James and Doncic team up with the Lakers: Can the super offensive combination subvert the Western Conference?

February 19th, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George analyzed the latest lineup of the Los Angeles Lakers in a podcast, focusing on the combination of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. He believes that the combination of these two top ball handlers will greatly enhance the Lakers' offensive system and bring huge pressure to the defense .

As the trade deadline approaches, the Lakers made a decisive move to trade for Doncic, providing James with a super guard who can share the responsibility of organizing. This move has sparked heated discussions: Can this new combination really change the Lakers' offensive style and get them back to the championship?

George pointed out that both James and Doncic are very creative ball handlers who are good at reading the game and mobilizing teammates. Their cooperation is aimed at reducing the pressure of holding the ball for James and looking for opportunities through running without the ball, while Doncic leads the offensive organization.

Although both are ball-handling players, George believes there will be no role conflict. James has shown great adaptability in recent years, while Doncic's off-ball ability is improving. In addition, Doncic's three-point shooting is not top-notch, but it is enough to open up space and complement James.

This season, Doncic played 24 games for the Mavericks and Lakers, averaging 27 points, 8 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 46% shooting and 34.8% three-point shooting. Although injuries have affected his appearances, his offensive firepower remains stable.

After joining the Lakers, Doncic's playing time was limited. He played for 23 minutes and 24 minutes in the past two games, respectively, and failed to fully demonstrate his personal ability. However, with the rest of the All-Star Weekend, he is expected to recover and play a greater role in the Lakers system.

The combination of James and Doncic has undoubtedly improved the Lakers' offensive strength, but there are still hidden dangers on the defensive end. Doncic is not good at defense, and James' defensive coverage has also declined as he ages.

The Lakers' current defensive efficiency is in the middle of the league. If they want to improve their competitiveness in the playoffs, they need to make adjustments in perimeter defense and basket protection. How to balance offense and defense will be the next key task for coach Darwin Ham.

The combination of James and Doncic gives the Lakers a stronger offensive firepower, but it will take time to test if they want to hit the championship. If Doncic can stay healthy and integrate into the system smoothly, and James can still stand up at the critical moment, the Lakers will become one of the most threatening teams in the West.

As the season enters the sprint stage, whether this new combination can realize their talents will become the focus of fans.