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That surge suggests the NBA continues to thrive even without its biggest name.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is getting up there in age, entering his 23rd season at the age of 40 years old.

LeBron James jokingly credited Stephen Curry for changing the game of basketball with his incredible three-point shooting.

Luka Doncic puts on another dazzling offensive display, scoring 38 points as the Lakers bounce back from a blowout loss with a 121-111 win over Charlotte.

When factoring in that LeBron James has yet to play a game, it’s impressive that the Lakers are one of the better teams not only in the Western Conference, but the entire NBA. A lot of that falls on the shoulders of what Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have been able to do on both sides of the basketball.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121–111 on Monday as Austin Reaves returned from injury and made an immediate impact with 24 points.