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He's one of the greats, and he's unquestionably elevated the Lakers. More than that, his story captures the American Dream.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronted him at Thursday's Lakers game over slighting Bronny, with the NBA star 'making sure I mind what I say about his son.'

Luka Doncic scores the first five points of overtime and finishes with 32 points to help power the Lakers to a wild 113-109 overtime victory over the Knicks.

LeBron James becoming the first NBA player to reach 50,000 career points was meaningful because it created another way to appreciate his sustained excellence.

LeBron James has 34 points and Luka Doncic has 30 points and 15 assists in easy victory over New Orleans.