James was already sharing the floor with a marquee star in Anthony Davis, so teaming Dončić wasn't a dramatic change in that regard. Granted, Luka is one of the most ball-dominant players in the league, which is a distinction that doesn't apply to Davis.

Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic has spent a considerable amount of time in Los Angeles, and his tenure has been nothing short of remarkable. Along the way, he has already cemented his place in the franchise's storied history.

Doncic marked his 22nd game for L.A. with 20 points on 6-of-16 shooting, to go along with six rebounds, nine assists and two steals, as he helped the Lakers secure a crucial 104-98 home win against the No. 2 seed Rockets.