Luka Doncic drained a difficult shot and immediately engaged in some playful trash talk with a Pelicans fan sitting courtside.

While some people might think that LeBron James was taking a shot at Luka Doncic, it's about perception. Doncic appears to be a master of playing iso ball, but he's a pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop master like James. He just takes some questionable shots due to his ability to make tough ones.

Even Rich Paul, who is LeBron James' agent and the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, would give the ball to Michael Jordan for the final shot of the game.

See today’s NBA same game parlay picks for the Tuesday, Jan. 6 Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans game.

The Los Angeles Lakers are poised for victory against the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on January 6, 2026. With key players like Luka Dončić and LeBron James leading the charge, the Lakers aim to extend their dominance over the Pelicans,