James had a solid performance of his own, finishing with 27 points, including 13 in the 4th quarter, to bring the win home for the Lakers. But he was proud of Doncic for playing how he did on such an emotional night. READ MORE: Luka Doncic's 45 points lead Lakers over Mavericks in his Dallas return, 112-97

LeBron James has never been traded but he knows what it’s like to go back and play against the team he started with. Sometimes these emotions can get the best of a player and lead to a poor performance but that wasn’t the case for Doncic, who scored 45 points in the Lakers’ 112-97 win.

This Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Dallas Mavericks, and there’s high anticipation surrounding Luka Doncic’s return. LeBron James shared his thoughts on the situation, drawing a comparison to his own return to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.