LeBron James was asked about those challenges after Wednesday's loss to the Hornets, but is understanding of how difficult it can be to pick things up mid-season. READ MORE: Lakers under 'immense pressure' to sign Luka Doncic after Mavericks trade "He still doesn't know all the plays.

"He obviously didn't see this coming. He invited me to come out to his first game in L.A. and I felt like I had to support him."

The Dallas Mavericks took the NBA by storm earlier this month with a massive trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 14-year-old (2029 first-round pick).

Luka Doncic and former Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki texted each other after Doncic was traded, and Nowitzki talked about the support he offered.