Luka Dončić’s Emotional Announcement: “We Lost Our Greatest Star” — LeBron James Bows Out After Final Game Sunday, April 27, 2025 — 1:23 PM will be a time basketball fans remember forever.

Luka Dončić’s Emotional Announcement: “We Lost Our Greatest Star” — LeBron James Bows Out After Final Game

 

Sunday, April 27, 2025 — 1:23 PM will be a time basketball fans remember forever.

 

In a powerful and emotional moment after the Lakers’ 104-116 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Luka Dončić stood before the media and fans, his voice heavy, his words measured. With millions watching, he uttered a sentence that hit harder than any stat line:

“We lost our greatest star.”

 

Just minutes earlier, LeBron James, the face of the NBA for over two decades, played what is now confirmed to be the final game of his legendary career. At 40 years old, LeBron showed he still had something magical left, dropping 38 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists — a vintage performance from the King, even in defeat.

 

Luka Dončić, who faced off against LeBron for the last time on Sunday, added 17 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds for Dallas, but after the game, basketball was no longer just about numbers. It was about legacy. It was about emotion. It was about saying goodbye.

 

“I grew up watching LeBron,” Luka said, eyes slightly misty. “He was the reason so many of us picked up a basketball. He was more than a player — he was the blueprint. Competing against him all these years has been an honor. Today, the game didn’t just lose a legend — we lost our greatest star.”

 

The crowd at Crypto.com Arena gave LeBron a 10-minute standing ovation as he exited the court one last time. Fans wept. Players hugged him. Coaches, referees, and even Timberwolves opponents lined up to pay their respects. As he walked off the hardwood, he waved to the crowd, tapped his chest, and pointed to the sky — a silent salute to the game that defined his life.

 

Throughout his 21-season career, LeBron amassed a résumé that remains almost mythical:

 

4× NBA Champion

 

4× MVP

 

All-time leading scorer in NBA history

 

20× All-Star appearances

 

Countless moments that will live forever in basketball lore

 

 

But perhaps the most important part of LeBron’s career wasn’t just what he did — it was how he did it. With class, leadership, and unshakable confidence. For players like Luka Dončić, who grew up idolizing him, LeBron was the North Star — the ultimate example of what it means to be great.

 

“Basketball will never be the same,” Luka continued. “We’ll keep playing. We’ll keep chasing greatness. But there’ll never be another LeBron James.”

 

LeBron didn’t give a postgame press conference. He simply tweeted later:

“Thank you. Forever grateful. Love you all — The Kid from Akron.”

 

As the NBA prepares to move forward, Luka’s words will echo in arenas and locker rooms around the world.

“We lost our greatest star.”

And no matter who rises next, there’s a crown that will never be worn the

same way again.

 

Long live the King.