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“At 41 I’ll be limping around”- Luka Doncic praises LeBron James’ ageless brilliance while comparing himself with the NBA icon in his 40s

“At 41 I’ll be limping around”- Luka Doncic praises LeBron James’ ageless brilliance while comparing himself with the NBA icon in his 40s
LeBron James and Luka Doncic (Image via AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
As LeBron James officially steps into his 40s, the NBA icon clearly defies time. The Los Angeles Lakers’ star went on to shut down his critics with his excellent athletic skills. The Lakers went on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans with an overall score of 111-103. James went on to dominate the Pelicans with his 30 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds, along with Luka Doncic’s 30 points with 10 assists. Luka Doncic revealed being impressed with his beloved teammate LeBron James’ agility at 41. The Slovenian athlete even revealed that he would start limping around by the time he would turn 41.

Luka Doncic reveals being impressed by LeBron James’ ageless brilliance

After dominating the New Orleans Pelicans during a recent game on Tuesday, LeBron James and Luka Doncic stole the show with their terrific athletic skills. The NBA icon proved that age is still a number at 41. During a press conference, Luka Doncic revealed being impressed with LeBron James’ great basketball skills. On being asked about LeBron James, he said, “Oh, for sure! It’s insane. Probably me at 41 I’ll be limping around, no but all jokes aside it’s incredible to watch that everyday.”
Doncic further mentioned, “He’s been absolutely amazing, just helping me out, helping others out, being super efficient on the field goals. … That’s Bron. He can do anything. Just really appreciate him. … We are playing better with each other, game by game. And this is just going to be improving more.”However, the Lakers’ duo share great camaraderie not only on the court but also off the court. This is not the first time the Slovenian basketball athlete praised Luka Doncic. Not only did Luka Doncic and LeBron James lead the Los Angeles Lakers, but even Deandre Ayton showed effort in the well-balanced approach of the team with 18 points and 10 assists. Reportedly, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves have been sidelined and are off the bench due to their injuries. Also Read: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James distances himself from Damon Jones amid insider-betting scandal


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About the AuthorSonam Prasad

Sonam Prasad is a sports journalist with a specialisation in NBA. With a bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics, she dives into the analytical aspect of her work. A full-time bookworm with a great interest in Hollywood & pop culture, Sonam likes curating entertainment angles related to NBA, making them interesting for readers. An ambivert by nature, Sonam's zest for learning has taken her to places she had never imagined.

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