# Mark Cuban on Luka Doncic's Lakers Challenge

> Mark Cuban believes Luka Doncic can handle Lakers' pressure without LeBron James.
- Title: Mark Cuban on Luka Doncic's Lakers Challenge | Shortify
- Summary: Mark Cuban believes Luka Doncic can handle Lakers' pressure without LeBron James. Mark Cuban thinks Luka Doncic and the Lakers will make the playoffs without…
- Keywords: lakers, luka doncic, mark cuban, lebron james, nba, preseason, sports, Mark, Cuban, Luka, Doncic's, Challenge
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-mark-cuban-gets-honest-about-luka-doncic-facing-the-lakers-pressure-without-lebron-james
- Author: Prit Chauhan
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:24:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lakers, luka doncic, mark cuban, lebron james, nba, preseason, sports
## Lakers without LeBron
The Los Angeles Lakers start their first season without LeBron James in eight years.
## Cuban's faith in Luka
Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban still has faith in Luka Doncic's ability to handle on-court pressure.
## Cuban's playoff confidence
Mark Cuban believes Luka Doncic and the Lakers will make the playoffs without LeBron James.
## Lakers' starting lineup
The Lakers' starting lineup struggled during their 106-121 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
## Luka's playoff challenge
Luka Doncic faces pressure to carry the Lakers without LeBron James in the NBA season.
## Key takeaway

Mark Cuban thinks Luka Doncic and the Lakers will make the playoffs without LeBron James.