"They'd come out there and destroy you, win games, but with a big smile" - Tyson Chandler calls Luka Doncic modern-day Magic Johnson originally appeared on Basketball Network.

However, according to one of James' top critics, Stephen A. Smith, there are at least a couple of reasons why LeBron should not be offended by being left out of the Lakers loop this summer.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak as How Much The Los Angeles Lakers Will Pay Luka Doncic Next NBA Season. Luka Doncic is going into his first full season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Following a whirlwind season, he will now be able to start fresh.

While signing autographs, a Lithuanian kid handed him a 20-euro bill for a signature. Luka Doncic pretended to slip the cash into his pocket.

The Basketball Federation of Slovenia also made an announcement about Doncic’s status on Sunday, confirming that the Lakers guard is not injured. He is expected to join the team as they prepare for another friendly, this time against Great Britain.

On Saturday, Lakers guard Luka Dončić took the court for his native Slovenia in a EuroBasket warm-up game against Latvia. During the game, a Slovenian teammate was pushed into Dončić, temporarily forcing him from the game.

After being criticized for his shortcomings on defense all offseason, Luka Doncic showcased incredible defensive discipline during a recent friendly matchup against Latvia.