LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points, including both regular season and playoffs. The Lakers’ new addition, Luka Doncic, had the perfect one-word reaction to this incredible milestone.
Bron reached the 50,000-point milestone during the Lakers’ 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Luka Doncic, LeBron’s teammate, got excited to witness this historic moment. He quickly reacted to LeBron’s achievement.
Luka calls LeBron’s 50k milestone “Insane” via IG story pic.twitter.com/W8HCfBsLZG
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) March 5, 2025
To congratulate LeBron, Luka shared the Lakers’ post about the milestone on his Instagram story, writing, “Insane.” Luka also scored 30 points in the victory.
Fans are excited to see him playing alongside Lakers’ King, with some even thanking the Lakers’ GM for bringing the 25-year-old star to the team.
Lakers fan thanks Rob Pelinka for acquiring Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic’s arrival has been a game-changer for the Lakers. Teaming up with LeBron James, he has delivered incredible performances, pushing the Lakers to an impressive 39-21 record this season.
A handful of Lakers fans cheer on Rob Pelinka after he walks onto the court. A Lakers fan: “Rob! Thank you for Luka!” Rob smiled back and gave a thumbs up.
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 5, 2025
The credit for this bold move goes to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka, who decided to trade Anthony Davis for Doncic. With the trade turning out to be a massive success, Lakers fans haven’t forgotten to show their appreciation.
During a recent game, the crowd erupted with chants of “Rob! Thank you for Luka!“ as Pelinka walked onto the court. In response, he smiled and gave a thumbs-up, acknowledging the fans’ gratitude.
