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The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for their first season without LeBron James in nearly a decade, with Luka Doncic now taking over as the face of the franchise.

Ahead of the new campaign, the six-time All-Star shared an encouraging update on his condition, saying he is fully recovered after spending the early part of the offseason focusing on rehabilitation.

“I took a real break from basketball the first few weeks after the season ended to rehab my body. My recovery went great and I’m 100% healthy again.

“Taking some time away from basketball is something I do at the start of every offseason. It’s a different way to do things, but it works for me.

“When I let myself miss the game a little bit and try some new things, it only makes me more excited and motivated to get back to playing.”

With expectations soaring in Los Angeles, Doncic enters the season as the centerpiece of the Lakers’ new era.

Luka Doncic sent a message to the fans: “My recovery went great, I’m 100% healthy again” https://t.co/xR5NFa0eo3