“Those two guys work” — Brian Scalabrine backs LeBron James and Luka Doncic combo and shrugs off Lakers drama

Boston Celtics great Brian Scalabrine just revealed something big on SiriusXM NBA Radio — "Those two guys work," talking about LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Their midseason trade has definitely shaken up the NBA, leading the Lakers to a 20-12 finish and earning them the No.

3 seed in the West. Still, there are whispers in the locker room about LeBron's mood.

Scalabrine isn't buying into that. He's all about the on-court connection that has returned L.A. to elite status.

Why Brian Scalabrine is sold on the Los Angeles Lakers’ new star duo

Once they snagged Luka Doncic in a major mid-February deal for Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the Lakers went on a 20-12 run to grab the third seed in the Western Conference. That late-season push sparked Scalabrine's thrilled endorsement on SiriusXM.

— “Those two guys work.” He went on to highlight how Luka grabs boards and fires outlet passes while LeBron punishes in transition—a combo he calls “nasty”.Despite the flashy fireworks, the Lakers’ early playoff exit—losing 4‑1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves—revealed some serious flaws. Scalabrine highlighted their difficulties defending the rim; they "couldn’t defend Rudy Gobert," a concern they attempted to tackle by signing DeAndre Ayton—but it’s still uncertain if he can compete against the best big men.

LeBron is on record saying he’s “analyzing” the Lakers’ offseason moves. His super agent Rich Paul confirmed the tension: “LeBron knows the Lakers are building for the future, and he also wants to compete for championships… he wants to make every season he has left count.” The battle between immediate title goals and long-term planning could influence whether he remains or pursues other options.Scalabrine isn't into the off-court scene —“I don’t care if LeBron’s not happy… I just know from a basketball standpoint, those two guys work.”To him, chemistry seems solid. But for those who are keeping the Lakers in check, it boils down to this: can the front office's decisions align with top-tier stars—or will Star Power not be enough in the playoffs?Also Read: Skip Bayless sparks outrage after calling LeBron James a “con artist” over Cleveland Cavaliers facility visitAccording to Brian Scalabrine, the magic is definitely there, and he believes that "Those two guys work"—but the Lakers really need to back that up with some roster changes and improved chemistry throughout the season. If they don’t, LeBron’s championship hunger could lead him to leave, and LA would be left wishing for what seemed like a dream team.