The pair spent just two years as teammates but it's clear a strong bond that goes "deeper than basketball" remains.

The Lakers have found their groove, and with the latest addition of superstar guard Luka Dončić, things seem to be trending upward for Los Angeles. L.A. acquired Dončić on Feb. 1 in a move that no one saw coming,

Kyrie Irving has stayed in touch with Luka Doncic since the trade, checking on his emotional state more than anything. He feels protective of Dončić. “I don’t think he expected the