LeBron James Sends Strong Message Amid Luka Doncic's Physical Change originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While Luka Doncic's new physique took the NBA world by storm on Monday, LeBron James made it clear that his Los Angeles Lakers teammate was not the only player putting in extra hours in the gym this offseason.

The message is simple: this is not a rivalry, it’s a partnership. Luka Doncic wants LeBron James to retire as a Laker, and as long as he’s leading the franchise, that wish might just come true. This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.