Doncic also shut down rumors that have surfaced since the trade, including an unfounded claim from the Mavericks. Per ESPN's Tim McMahon, Dallas had 'major concerns' about his conditioning 'issues' and making a commitment to a supermax contract extension this summer.

On this glorious Lakers occasion, the introduction of the latest superstar addition to the franchise’s absurdly large, glittering-for-decades constellation, the most striking part was how rarely the man of the moment smiled.

The collected media, Lakers bigwigs and others waiting for L.A.'s newest superstar chatted, speculated and whispered. "Is LeBron here?" Some wondered if he