The trade for Luka Doncic and immediate connection he made with LeBron James has transformed the Lakers into legitimate title contenders.

Fortified by acquisitions of various degrees, the lords of the rings find themselves back in the hunt for title No. 5, leaving us wondering how deep LeBron James and Stephen Curry can pull from their respective reservoirs to make it to June — one more time.

The Los Angeles Lakers increased the anticipation for their first postseason with the tandem of Luka Dončić and LeBron James playing together by releasing a hype video prior to Game 1 of their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.