LOS ANGELES – One of the bigger storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as they enter training camp is that this is Luka Doncic ’s first preseason with the team . Right before last season’s trade deadline, the Lakers acquired Doncic in arguably the most shocking trade of all-time. He fit in well with the team, helping lead the Lakers to the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference standings.

Following the Lakers’ disappointing elimination in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs , Luka Doncic is using his first preseason and training camp with the team to work on his leadership role. It’s something that he and head coach JJ Redick have had conversations about.

“When you get to a new team in the middle of the season, it’s kind of hard to get everything together. . .preseason h

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