NBA Trade Idea Gives Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Doncic New All-Star Teammate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers were the third seed in the Western Conference this season. They faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs and had home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series.

Los Angeles fell in a swift five-game first-round defeat against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves, possibly ushering in a new era for the franchise with LeBron James set to enter his 23rd campaign and ex-Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić preparing for his first full season as a Laker.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has put together a career that places him on the "GOAT" list to many. At the very least, he's a legitimate contender to the title and the only other name on that list is Michael Jordan.