The Lakers are 31-19 without Doncic this season and have proved that they can compete, with or without him. Now, adding Doncic truly changes the dynamic for the better. However, Windhorst saying that they should have a “free pass” this season simply doesn't make sense.

Los Angeles Lakers fans are still in shock about acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. It sounds like the front office is also still in shock. But even though they have one of the best players in the league on their roster now,

While that seems to be the narrative around the league, NBA insider Brian Windhorst offered a different view on the Doncic-Lakers relationship.