“James Worthy Says What Everyone’s Thinking: The Lakers Need to Go All-In for Nikola Jokić — He’s the Best Center in the Game and Deserves to Play with the Best, Like Luka Dončić in L.A.”
James Worthy Calls for the Ultimate Lakers Superteam: “Jokić Belongs in Los Angeles with Luka — Give Up Everything to Make It Happen”
Lakers legend James Worthy isn’t holding back on what he believes could define the future of the NBA. The Hall of Famer, Finals MVP, and three-time NBA champion has made it loud and clear: Nikola Jokić needs to wear purple and gold — and play alongside Luka Dončić in Los Angeles.
In a passionate segment on Spectrum SportsNet, Worthy spoke candidly about what every fan and analyst has been buzzing about lately: the idea of Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić teaming up with the Lakers.
“Let’s not sugarcoat this,” Worthy began. “Luka is already in L.A. and thriving. But the piece that completes the puzzle — the one that makes this a dynasty overnight — is Nikola Jokić. He’s the best center in the game, and honestly, it’s time he plays with the best.”
“Give Up Everything — The Lakers Have to Go Get Him”
Worthy didn’t shy away from the cost it might take to land the reigning MVP and two-time NBA champion.
“I don’t care what it takes. Draft picks? Young talent? You do it. You go all-in for Jokić. You give up everything. You don’t pass on the chance to pair two basketball minds like Luka and Nikola in a Lakers jersey.”
He compared it to the Showtime era, where chemistry and IQ were just as important as raw talent.
“Luka sees the game two plays ahead. Jokić plays it three ahead. You put those two together and you’re watching history every single night at Crypto.com Arena.”
A European Duo with Showtime Flair
For Worthy, the allure of Luka and Jokić goes beyond just numbers — it’s about how they play the game.
“People think it’s all about dunks and speed, but Luka and Jokić? They slow the game down and dissect you. It’s Showtime, just with a European twist. It’s beautiful basketball.”
Worthy emphasized that Los Angeles is the stage that suits stars like Jokić, who has often been criticized for being under-marketed despite his dominance.
“The world would finally give Jokić the respect he deserves if he’s doing it with the Lakers. And Luka? That’s his running mate. That’s your dynasty. That’s five years of banners.”
The Message to Lakers Management
In his final words, Worthy issued a direct call to Lakers executives.
“You pulled off magic before. You got Kareem. You got Shaq. You got AD. Now go get Jokić. Do whatever it takes. The future of the franchise depends on it.”
With Dončić already dazzling in L.A., adding Nikola Jokić would not only make the Lakers instant championship favorites — it would create one of the most cerebral, dominant, and creative duos the game has ever seen.
And if James Worthy — a man who’s seen true greatness — is calling for it, the Lakers should be listening.
