By signing Luka Doncic to a three-year, $165-million deal, it's clear that LeBron James may have to adopt a lesser role on the Lakers moving forward.
Doncic talked about his offseason conditioning and chasing a ring with the Lakers after signing his contract extension
Pelinka said the Lakers want to respect James making a decision about his future on his own timetable.
The Lakers are on the clock with extreme urgency. They have no time to waste if they wish to maximize Dončić's prime and keep him happy.