Lakers’ Bold Bet on Luka Doncic Sparks Uncertainty Over LeBron James’ Future Role

AdvertisementSign up for our weekly newsletter on all things Lakers.Doncic accepted an offer from the Lakers to be their next headliner. That was an important development for them. But for them to be able to properly showcase their next act, they will have to close their previous one, whether it’s by him accepting a supporting role or deciding to take his talents elsewhere.The 40-year-old James will have a say in what happens, as his deal includes a no-trade provision.

The 40-year-old James will have a say in what happens, as his deal includes a no-trade provision.

The 40-year-old James will have a say in what happens, as his deal includes a no-trade provision.

The 40-year-old James will have a say in what happens, as his deal includes a no-trade provision.

AdvertisementIn other words, there wasn’t enough clarity for Pelinka to be able to say with any degree of certainty, yes, he thought James would retire a Laker.These weren’t garden-variety compliments.Pelinka’s words contained an indirect message: We will support you the way Mavericks didn’t. This is your team.Advertisement