LeBron James and Luka Doncic unlock special ‘Brady to Moss’ connection as Lakers beat Nuggets curse

LeBron James and Luka Doncic's dominance against the Denver Nuggets prompted Skip Bayless to make a Tom Brady-Randy Moss connection.

LeBron James and Luka Doncic unlock special ‘Brady to Moss’ connection as Lakers beat Nuggets curse

LeBron James and Luka Doncic compared to Tom Brady and Randy Moss by Skip Bayless

LeBron James and Luka Doncic finally made their mark together on the Los Angeles Lakers in what was easily Doncic’s best game in purple and gold. The duo orchestrated a dominant 123-100 victory, finally breaking the Denver Nugget’s hold over the Lakers. Their seamless connection brought about parallels from Skip Bayless to some of the deadliest duos in all of sports.

James and Doncic connected on three first-half plays that led to easy baskets. The most electrifying moment came when Doncic, fresh off grabbing a defensive rebound, launched a 94-foot pass over two defenders, perfectly placed for James to catch in stride and hammer home. It was a play that reminded veteran analyst Skip Bayless of Tom Brady launching deep bombs to Randy Moss in their prime.

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Luka to LeBron on fly patterns is right up there with Brady to Moss.

Skip Bayless tweeted

Bayless isn’t often one to heap praise on LeBron James, making this comparison even more significant. Tom Brady is one of Bayless’ favorite athletes of all time, and the Brady-Moss connection was one of the most unstoppable duos in NFL history. The same could be said about Luka Doncic and James, who, despite being in the early stages of their partnership, already appear to be reading each other’s movements with pinpoint accuracy.

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The Lakers have struggled in recent years against the Denver Nuggets, being eliminated from the playoffs by Nikola Jokic and Denver for two consecutive seasons. But Saturday night was different. The duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic were pivotal in the Lakers’ 23-point victory, with Doncic scoring 32 points, his highest score in a Lakers jersey.

LeBron James dishes on his ‘Football’ chemistry with Luka Doncic

Everything clicked for the first time on Saturday since the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, and the chemistry between him and LeBron James was on full display. After the game, James was asked about his budding on-court chemistry with Doncic, and he couldn’t help but confirm Skip Bayless’ words by making a football analogy.

I’m a natural-born wide receiver, and he’s a natural-born quarterback, so it fits perfectly.

LeBron James told reporters postgame

It’s an apt comparison, for sure. James, with his size, speed, and leaping ability, could have easily played in the NFL had he chosen that path, and he has often spoken about his stints as a Wide Receiver while playing in high school. Doncic, on the other hand, has the perfect arm to throw dots and dimes on the hardwood and on the Gridiron. The Tom Brady and Randy Moss comparison between the two might just be a perfect analogy of their gifted skills.

This newfound connection between LeBron James and Luka Doncic could be the key to the Lakers’ success as they push toward the postseason. Since acquiring the Slovenian superstar, they’ve looked rejuvenated, with Doncic alleviating some of the playmaking burden James has shouldered for years.

In Saturday’s win, Doncic finished with a game-high 32 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals. James added 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks, proving that even in Year 22, he’s still one of the most dominant forces in the league. All eyes now turn to Tuesday, when Luka Doncic is bound for a revenge game against the Dallas Mavericks.