Luka Dončić's max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers makes him the new front-facing star of the team -- not LeBron James, an aging superstar playing the final years of a future Hall of Fame career. Still, James remains "supportive" of the franchise's move to lock in Dončić at three years and $165 million, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

While James made sure to call Luka Dončić after the deal was signed, he continues to be absent from other team activities.

Lakers superstar Luka Doncic doesn't want to see legendary teammate LeBron James leave the NBA in a different uniform.