Other than the constant drama with Kevin Durant brooklyn netsnot much is happening in the NBA during Dog Day in August. When it’s discontinued, that all changes.
One such important date is Christmas Day. This year’s slate is still a mystery so far, but at least he’s got one clue about his matchup for Holiday. In the first draft of the 2022-23 NBA schedule, LeBron James and los angeles lakers Scheduled to face Luka Doncic Dallas Mavericks, According to longtime NBA reporter Marc Steinadded that things could still change before the schedule is officially released.
The matchup makes a lot of sense, considering James, who turns 38 just before Christmas, has been the face of the NBA for almost two decades. Doncic, 23, is one of the frontrunners to carry the torch for James if he somehow dies and decides to retire soon, given his great start to his career and his international appeal. 1 person.
However, aside from their superstar leaders, both the Lakers and Mavericks have big question marks going into next season. The Lakers have been a nightmare in his 2021-22 regular season, missing the playoffs and not getting much attention in the free agent or trade market this offseason. Matt Stafford commercials will become more ubiquitous than they were during the playoffs.
The Mavericks are looking to pull off Doncic’s first Western Conference Finals appearance, but lost a key cog in their machine when Jalen Brunson chose to sign him. new york knicks last month. Dallas added talented big man Christian Wood, but time will tell if Doncic will get enough backcourt help after Brunson leaves.
In career head-to-head, James has a 6-2 advantage over Doncic. According to Basketball CountryThe two met only once last season, with James scoring 26 points and Doncic 25 as the Mavericks won 109-104 in Los Angeles.
If the team were to play at Christmas, it would be a perfect opportunity to observe two of basketball’s most unique players. And it could be one of the last chances to see James as he enters the twilight of his greatest career ever.
