Luka Doncic helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-98 victory over the Houston Rockets. The five-time NBA All-Star has now played his first full month with the Lakers (after the trade in February).

“I’ve always loved the players that breathe so much confidence into his teammates,” James said, describing the kind of influence Doncic now brings to the locker room. “That make them believe they’re actually better than what the f— they really are.”

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with sprained right ankles when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles’ sixth game in eight days.