The Lakers are 31-19 without Doncic this season and have proved that they can compete, with or without him. Now, adding Doncic truly changes the dynamic for the better. However, Windhorst saying that they should have a “free pass” this season simply doesn't make sense.

He never said, 'I want to be a Laker,' this hit him outta the blue," Windhorst said. "He's gotta see how they build this team around him and what they do in June and July for when August 2 comes." On a different note,

NBA insider Brian Windhorst explains why the Los Angeles Lakers should be worried about Luka Doncic next summer.