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.

Luka Dončić wants to see LeBron James finish his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from DallasHoopsJournal.com. James is set to make $52.6 million in the final year of his contract next season.

James has made been very public about his goal of one day owning an NBA team. He's even targeted a city: Las Vegas. He's publicly lobbied for control of an expansion franchise in the desert for years, and for years, his odds of getting that team looked very strong. But two things have changed of late, and neither work in his favor.

NBA superstars LeBron James and Nikola Jokic would form a dominating duo, which is why there was so much interest in their recent get-together in France.