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LeBron James' reaction to Luka Doncic's new contract revealed

LeBron James was not at the Los Angeles Lakers’ press conference on August 2nd to celebrate Luka Doncic's massive new extension, but his presence was still felt.

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, “LeBron and son Bronny James were noticeably not in attendance at the news conference. But I’m told that LeBron FaceTimed Doncic on Saturday morning to congratulate him on the new deal.”

LeBron’s congratulatory FaceTime shows his support for Doncic

That is not nothing. Especially coming from someone who has spent over two decades navigating the spotlight, the expectations, and the weight of being the face of a franchise.