With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in still-shocking trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lone Star State, L.A. has now paired two of the most clutch players to ever slip on an NBA uniform.

The Lakers initially agreed to send Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap to the Hornets in exchange for Williams. His physical raised some red flags, though, and Los Angeles ended up backing out of the deal. When asked about what it was like to face off against Williams, James kept it 100% real.

Get insights into the Lakers' challenges with LeBron James and Luka Dončić as they prepare for critical matchups ahead.