Lakers Seeking Luka Doncic's Feedback On Trades Wasn't Lost On LeBron James

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When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, they knew they would need to add depth in their frontcourt. The team approached Doncic for his thoughts on the type of center that he would like to play with. That, in part, motivated the now-rescinded trade for Mark Williams.

That the Lakers approached Doncic for feedback wasn't lost on LeBron James. It's now clear that Doncic will have a say in personnel, including influencing the team to trade draft picks. That's an approach James has wanted Los Angeles GM Rob Pelinka to take for years.

James was said to have understood the decision behind trading Davis for Doncic. Pelinka also knew that James was a fan of Doncic, and believed his veteran star would see it as a basketball move, beyond a long-term business decision.