James will be entering year 23 of his NBA career, but he is still playing at a very high level. Last season, the former league MVP averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game.

The Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February. The purple and gold's new "Big 3" of Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves helped the team finish with the third-best record in the Western Conference.

A valuable member of the 2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers has undergone surgery this offseason to address a lingering injury.