Dončić and 21-time All-Star LeBron James will lead the way for a team looking to bounce back after a demoralizing first-round elimination at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 postseason, but the Lakers' lack of three-point shooting assistance might eventually spell disaster.

When the monumental trade of Luka Doncic from the Mavericks to the Lakers went down back in February, legendary Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki was on the road. He learned of the deal much the same way the rest of us did, when stunning reports of the very hush-hush trade finally leaked out.