During his post-game interview, the 40-year-old veteran offered insights into Dončić's performance and the emotional challenges of playing against old teammates.

Did Pat Riley and Nico Harrison's concerns about the diets of NBA superstars LeBron James and Luka Dončić really lead to their ousters?

Dončić, who went off for 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals on Saturday in his best game with the Lakers, says the duo is only "going to get better" as they log more minutes on the floor together and become more accustomed to each other's game.