Since making his debut in the league in 2018, Luka Doncic has captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world. LeBron James is one of them, and sent him an unprecedented offer a few months ago!
Despite a slightly different build, game, and even personality, comparisons between them have been rife for over three years. It must be said that, due to its precocity, Luka Doncic does everything to see his name mentioned alongside that of LeBron James. The records he has set since his debut with the Mavericks are indeed often the property of the King.
However, this does not push the leader of the Lakers to feed any animosity with him. Quite the contrary. Admiring in front of the exploits of the Slovenian prodigy, he never hesitates to share his wonder about him on networks. In December 2020, he even confessed in the Road Trippin’ Podcast having tried to make it a privileged business partner, with a deal… of sneakers!
I wanted to start “Team LeBron” and make Luka my first signing with Nike. I don’t think my guys at Nike were up to this. Obviously they weren’t, since he (Luka) ended up joining Jordan. But I don’t know if he knows about this.
Bad luck for LeBron, who arrived slightly too late in the race for Luka’s signing.
Landed without an official sponsor in the league, Doncic ended up giving in to the advances of Jordan Brand, just a few weeks after his first steps across the Atlantic. Today, he still places himself as a proud brand ambassador for His Airness, and even recently unveiled his signature logo with the brand. Guest for the occasion of the show dedicated to the sneakers of Complex, he was able to come back to the beautiful proposal made by LBJ.
Dredged by LeBron, Luka Doncic flattered … but faithful
It was really nice to hear. It was special. He wanted me to be the first, but at the time, I was already at Jordan, and I’m very happy to be there. And I have to say it’s great, because I get a lot of shoes. It’s incredible.
Having failed to enlist Luka, LeBron therefore seems to have abandoned his “Team LeBron” project. He was nevertheless able to console himself, by teaming up with the Dallas star on the last two editions of the All-Star Game!
Coveted by LeBron James in person to sign a sneakers deal, Luka Doncic preferred to maintain his confidence in Jordan Brand. A choice that he still assumes today, without the slightest regret!
