The trade for Luka Doncic and immediate connection he made with LeBron James has transformed the Lakers into legitimate title contenders.

Fortified by acquisitions of various degrees, the lords of the rings find themselves back in the hunt for title No. 5, leaving us wondering how deep LeBron James and Stephen Curry can pull from their respective reservoirs to make it to June — one more time.

The Los Angeles Lakers secured the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, earning them a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the postseason. And superstar Luka Dončić believes the team has the goods to make a title run: The Dončić addition has certainly helped.

Luka Dončić became the first NBA player in 12 years to sell more jerseys than Steph Curry and LeBron James in a season.

This matchup is almost certain to draw big TV ratings thanks to a trio of superstars in the Wolves' Anthony Edwards and the Lakers' LeBron James and Luka Dončić, not to mention the Hollywood celebs in the stands.