“He looks bored, to be honest,” the scout said when asked his impressions of James' play. “I think he’s bored with the process. I think it’s hard for him to muster up and summon what he’s used to doing. If he’s interested, he can still get 25 [points] and do his thing. But I wouldn’t say he’s impacting winning.”

This isn't the first time the prominent agent has criticized the Lakers or questioned their championship aspirations this season.

Although Doncic and James are still honing their in-game chemistry, they continue to exhibit flashes of sublime teamwork. Just look at Tuesday’s road matchup versus the New Orleans Pelicans. The five-time All-NBA First-Team selection delivered a lob to the all-time great,