Luka Dončić’s arrival at the Los Angeles Lakers was unexpected. No one imagined that the Slovenian would leave the Dallas Mavericks to join the franchise and play alongside LeBron James, but it finally happened, and now number 77 wears yellow and purple. In that context, sharing the court with the King raises the curiosity of whether the point guard considers the multi-champion as the greatest of all time, or if he has another favorite. Here’s the answer…

At the end of 2023, Luka was asked in a press conference to create a top 5 list of the greatest players in NBA history and reveal who he would place in the number one spot. However, Dončić chose to be brief and to the point in his response, stating decisively: “For me, it’s M.J.”

Michael Jordan was placed as the best in Luka’s opinion, and this isn’t surprising, as the Chicago Bulls legend is an idol to millions of basketball fans. What remains to be seen now is whether sharing the daily grind with LeBron will change his mind, seeing firsthand how a 40-year-old figure continues to maintain his elite status and compete at the highest level with the new stars of the league, including the Slovenian.

Michael Jordan was chosen as the greatest of all time by Luka Dončić. (GETTY IMAGES)

The point guard has a long road ahead, as he is only 25 years old with a full career ahead of him. He has already shown that he has what it takes to dominate the sport, and if the stars align in his favor, he could enter the conversation as one of the top figures in modern NBA history.