'You can call that an..': LeBron James Leaves Strong Comment on Luka Doncic's Ruthless 45-Point Game Against Former Franchise Mavericks

Luka Doncic registered an exceptional performance on Wednesday on his return to Dallas. The star guard received a rousing reception at the American Airlines Center and was rendered an emotional tribute by his former franchise, where he spent seven seasons. Doncic could not hold back his tears after watching the clip. While he was overwhelmed with emotions, it did not affect his on-court performance. The Lakers superstar notched 45 points on the day and inspired his team to victory. The LA Lakers won the game with a scoreline of 112-97.

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LeBron James Comments on Luka Doncic's Return to Dallas

Following the culmination of the game, Luka Doncic expressed what he felt receiving the heartfelt welcome from Dallas.

"After that video, I was like, 'There's no way I'm playing this game,'" Doncic said. "It was so many emotions." Doncic mustered up the strength to play and dominated the game from start to finish, helping the Lakers win by a final score of 112-97. 

LeBron James, who poured in 27 points, praised his co-star during his postgame media session with reporters. "You can call that an out-of-body experience then," James said. "Because he was locked in from start to finish. It was an unbelievable moment, something I'll probably never forget to be a part of that moment. The kid had seven amazing seasons here and went from a kid to a man. So, for all those moments to just come together today, it's pretty cool."

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Luka Doncic Delivered a Performance for the Ages

Luka Doncic was exceptional throughout the game. Aside from breaching the 40-point mark, he contributed eight rebounds and six assists in the game. LeBron James was the second-best scorer on the day. He managed to register 27 points, with eight rebounds and three assists. With the win, the Lakers have solidified their No.3 spot in the west. However, to reiterate, it was one of the rare occasions when a player was more in the spotlight rather than the team. What Luka Doncic produced on the day will be remembered for ages. Moreover, it will also remain a stark reminder for the Mavericks' decision-makers of the mistake they committed by sending their talisman away. As for the Mavericks faithful, Doncic's exploits will go down as bitter-sweet.