Charles Barkley compares the current Lakers roster to the 2024 Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers have constructed a new roster centered around Luka Doncic in their pursuit of an NBA championship. While the organization views the lineup as a title contender, some observers have raised concerns regarding the team's ability to compete with top-tier opponents in the league. Charles Barkley stated that the current Lakers roster possesses a similar talent level to the Dallas Mavericks team that Doncic led to the 2024 NBA Finals. During that 2024 postseason run, Doncic helped guide Dallas to the Finals before the team fell to the Boston Celtics in five games. The Lakers aim to replicate that deep playoff success as they prepare for the upcoming season with their revamped core.

• 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — There are some who question this Lakers roster and …