Fast-forward six years, Doncic is now a part of the Los Angeles Lakers, the team for which Bryant played all 20 seasons of his career. In the most Bryant way possible, the superstar clearly ...

Now, with Luka Doncic arriving in a blockbuster trade, the Lakers appear to be continuing that legacy. The Lakers' history is marked by generational guards who have shaped the franchise’s identity.

Despite the first-round exit against the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers superstar had a strong five-game outing in that series.

Look at it as the same thing that James faced when he returned to Cleveland for his second stint. The Warriors were nuclear, and it was all about legacy for the 4x NBA champion. Doncic now wades ...