Rumors had long linked two teams as potential landing spots if Doncic ever left the Dallas Mavericks – the Lakers and the Miami Heat .

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

Luka Doncic said on Tuesday he was as shocked as anyone by the blockbuster trade over the weekend that brought him to the Los Angeles Lakers but is excited to join forces with LeBron James in a move that could shape the franchise for years to come.