?If You?re Saying Me, There?s No Way?: 23-Year-Old Luka Doncic Plays Down Major LeBron James Comparison

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James turned 38 a week ago and is still going strong. James is in his 20th year in the league and is still managing to dominate, given his age. Very few players are able to play at such a high level at this age but James is a freak athlete who takes care of his body to stay in shape. But when asked Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic whether he?d want to catch up to James, his response was as humble as ever.

Luka Doncic is in his fifth year in the league. He has been selected to play the All-Star game thrice so far and has won the Rookie of the Year Award as well. But when he was compared to ?The King,? Luka gave an honest reply.

LeBron James still going strong

LeBron James is in the 20th year of his career in the NBA. He has won four NBA championships so far and is on his way to beating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points in NBA history.

But when reporters asked Luka Doncic whether he sees himself playing for 20-plus years in the league to catch up to LeBron, Luka said, ?It’s always a possibility, but it’s going to be really tough. You gotta have a guy that plays for 20yrs… If you’re saying me there’s no way [cuz] i’m not playing that much.?

It is a task on its own to play 20+ years in the league while contributing at such a high level. Father time catches up to everyone, no matter who it is. Even players like Kobe Bryant had age catch up to them with injuries.

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And even though Luka is only in his fifth year in the league, he does not see himself playing for 20 long years in the league.

Will Luka be able to catch up to LeBron?

LeBron James puts in a lot of effort to stay in shape for the NBA season. According to reports, James spends about $1.5 million a year to stay fit and healthy in order to compete at a high level in the league.

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Despite being in the 20th year, James still plays like a young gun on the floor, throwing down jams and catching lob passes for monster dunks. Not only that but James? point average speaks volumes on its own.

But do you think if Luka played 20 years in the league, he?d be able to beat James? total points in the league? Let us know what you think in the comments section down below.