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Cornheiser, on the other hand, suggested these struggles are part of normal development and pointed out Luka Dončić’s extraordinary start to the season, comparing him to legendary figures like Will Chamberlain. Dončić has scored over 200 points in his first five games—something only Chamberlain has achieved in NBA history—highlighting how Luka is making the Mavericks look formidable despite missing key players. The Lakers, meanwhile, are flourishing without LeBron James and Austin Reaves, largely due to Dončić's performances, which have kept the Mavericks competitive.