Luka Doncic has played 12 games for the Los Angeles Lakers since getting traded (via the Dallas Mavericks) last month. In that span, they have gone 8-4. Right now, Doncic is playing without his new co-star LeBron James (who is dealing with an injury).

One former NBA player feels LeBron James' injury will be a blessing in disguise for the Lakers because it will force Luka Doncic to elevate his game.

The Nets beat the Lakers 111-108 in a game in which Los Angeles was missing one of its best players in LeBron James, but still had Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves available to make