Doncic set for Lakers debut vs Suns

Superstar finally laces up in purple and gold

Luka Doncic will make his preseason debut for the Lakers on Tuesday against the Suns, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. After his EuroBasket run, the team’s easing him in before Opening Night on Oct. 21.

LeBron’s sidelined, so it’s ‘next man up.’ And really, when the ‘next man’ is Doncic, that’s like swapping your bike for a spaceship.