ESPN makes major broadcast changes as Luka Doncic closes in on Los Angeles Laker’s debut

The whole world is waiting.

Everyone will see Luka Doncic in the purple and gold.

Inglewood, California February 4, 2025-Lakers Luka Doncic smiles over a timeout against Clippers in the second half on the Intuit Dome Tuesday. (Wally Scale/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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Doncic has recovered after a calf injuryCredit: Getty

A thought that wasn’t on anyone’s mind last week.

Now that’s all everyone can think of, as one of the biggest and most amazing NBA dealers through the years went down last Saturday night.

Doncic is now a Los Angeles Laker and everyone is waiting for his debut.

He has breastfed a calf injury, but seems to be ready to take the court again.

And ESPN has reason to believe it will be this Saturday when Lakers hosts Indiana Pacers.

The network is so convinced that Doncic will debut in Lakers this weekend that they configured their entire national broadcast plan around the Slovenian star.

ESPN was set to send out the Utah Jazz-Phoenix Suns game on Friday night, but announced on Wednesday that they will now show the Lakers-Pacers game on Saturday afternoon.

LeBron James and Doncic together as teammates are as cash office office as it will be.

Doncic played in 22 games this season for Dallas, an average of 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists.

He comes out of a season where he led the Mavs to the NBA final, making the trade all the more amazing.

El Segundo, California - February 4: Luka Doncic (C) from Los Angeles Lakers holds his New Jersey while standing with General Manager Rob Pelinka (L) and head coach JJ Redick (R) during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center On February 4, 2025 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Doncic was introduced as Laker Tuesday MorningCredit: Getty

In just 25 years old, Doncic has already made the First Team All-NBA five times.

It was an inexplicable trade from Dalla’s General Manager Nico Harrison.

But you know what they say.

What is a man’s garbage is another man’s darling.

It just happens that in this case the ‘Recycle Bin’ is a treasure trove of gold and wealth.

And Lakers are once again, the lucky winners.

Doncic and LeBron are now teammates

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Doncic and LeBron are now teammates

Doncic talked about his blockbuster movement in his revealing press conference Tuesday.

He said, “You can imagine how surprised I was. I had to check if it was April 1st. I didn’t really believe it.

“They made a decision. I don’t know why. But that’s their decision, so I can’t do anything about it. “

“It was a big shock,” he continued. “(Dallas) was home, so it was a really tough moment for me.

“Now I get to play in the biggest club in the world and I’m excited about this new journey.”

LeBron has since expressed his enthusiasm about playing with the Slovenian when he debuted.

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“It will be special,” James said. “We attract many eyes.

“Listen, Luka is a big time player. 25-year-old, haven’t even reached his leader yet, and he has already done some amazing things in our league.

“I’m glad to have him, and LA is happy to have him. It’s still a little surreal to be honest.”