Jokić to the Lakers? Coaching Shakeup Sparks Wild Superteam Rumors with Luka, LeBron, and Malone Reunion
The firing of Mike Malone might seem like just another NBA coaching change on the surface — but in the ever-dramatic world of basketball, it could be the first domino in something much bigger. And strangely enough, the biggest winners might just be the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sounds ridiculous, right? Just a few months ago, the idea of Luka Dončić ever joining the Lakers felt like fantasy. Now, people are starting to whisper about a different European superstar: Nikola Jokić.
Fresh off an MVP campaign and still in his prime, Jokić is reportedly no longer “untouchable” in Denver, according to Bovada odds. And guess who sits at the top of the list as favorites to land him? The Lakers, at +500.
Think about the possibilities: Jokić, reunited with his trusted coach Mike Malone—this time as an assistant or co-strategist under newly minted head coach JJ Redick. LeBron James still has gas in the tank and would love nothing more than to pass the torch to a duo of Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić—two of the best playmakers the game has ever seen. The Lakers would boast three players capable of triple-doubles on any given night, anchoring one of the most unselfish, intelligent offenses in NBA history.
Jokić wouldn’t just be joining a team—he’d be entering a legacy. From Mikan to Wilt, Kareem to Shaq, the Lakers’ center tradition is unmatched. Jokić could elevate that lineage to a new level and go down as the greatest to ever wear purple and gold.
Wild? Yes. Impossible? Not anymore.
