Miami’s already tough road three-game Western swing got much more complicated on Friday when Lakers star Luka Doncic was cleared to return from a finger sprain

Doncic returned to the Lakers on Friday as they took on the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite missing the last three games due to injury, Doncic wasted no time in getting back on his scoring ways. He dropped 44 points on the Grizzlies, becoming the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to average 45 points through his first three games, per Dave McMenamin.

It only took a few plays during practice before Real Madrid legend Joe Arlauckas was astounded by a young Luka Doncic 's elite all-around game. But while everyone hyped young Luka up, Arlauckas wanted the then-17-year-old Luka to prepare not only for the tough competition that awaits him but also for the outside dangers that come with greatness.

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to turning a new page as they settle into head coach JJ Redick's second year at the helm and Luka Doncic's first full