A day after the Lakers were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul Pierce suggested on FS1’s Speak that the team must move on from LeBron James to return to championship contention, advocating for a focus on building around new star Luka Dončić. Pierce emphasized that while LeBron has greatly contributed to the organization, it’s time to transition to the “Luka era,” as playing both together may hinder the team’s ability to win. This sentiment comes amidst discussions about LeBron’s future and contract decisions involving Doncic.
