Unlike some other NBA superstars, Luka Doncic apparently wants to have a mutually beneficial relationship with the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are putting young star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ahead of 21-time All-NBA power forward LeBron James, per a new report. Doncic, 26, and Reaves, 27, have far more NBA life in front of them than the 40-year-old James, who has been the league's oldest active player for the past two seasons.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has gotten his way this summer. The Lakers have catered to the five-time All-time Star by selling a majority stake of the franchise to Mark Walter, upgrading their frontcourt with the addition of Deandre Ayton, and signing a defensive-minded 6-foot-3 former Boston Celtics star in Marcus Smart.