Luka Doncic on Saturday signed a whopping three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the LA Lakers. Many of Doncic’s Lakers teammates were present at the team’s training facility to rally behind their superstar during his big moment. However, there was one notable absence, as LeBron James was nowhere to be found.In a picture shared by NBA reporter Rachel Nichols on X (formerly Twitter), general manager Rob Pelinka, coach JJ Redick, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and a few other Lakers players are seen standing next to Doncic. There were a few other notable absences as well, including LeBron and Austin Reaves.Social media lit up once the picture surfaced, as several fans took note of LeBron James skipping Doncic’s massive Lakers moment. Fans dropped candid reactions, with many slamming the four-time NBA champion for not attending the event."LeBron is salty of Luka getting crazy money isn’t he," a fan said.Has Messi scored more than Cristiano? @GOALSEqualsGOATLINKLeBron is salty of Luka getting crazy money isn’t heSaid another:Brain @BigBrain99999LINKWhere are the two players with the last name James?A user wrote:WinnersGroup @winnersgroup100LINKKick rocks already pls @KingJames pls just leave dude with ur son we want to start winning againWrote another:Casey Markovic @cmarkforthewinLINKThis is the first time in Lebrons LIFE BY FAR, where he isn’t the DUDE on his team. Ultimate teammate? Hmmm learning a lot here.A user commented:Tony Two Bets @tonytwobetsLINKBron nowhere near bc it isn’t about him….Another commented:Anthony M. Johnson @Real_AJohnsonLINKNo longer Queen James team so he doesn't show up. If it's not about him, he's not interested. Typical.Lakers GM speaks on LeBron James during Luka Doncic's presserLakers GM Rob Pelinka was asked about the future of LeBron James with the franchise during Luka Doncic’s presser on Saturday. Pelinka gave a candid answer, affirming that the decision on whether LeBron retires as a Laker rests solely with the superstar himself."All the interactions we've had with LeBron and his camp, Rich, in particular, have been positive and supportive," Pelinka said. "We want to respect his ability to come up with his timetable. If he had a chance to retire a Laker, that would be great."The current NBA offseason has been dominated by trade rumors surrounding LeBron. The veteran forward, who is preparing for his 23rd season, opted into his $52.6 million player option after the Lakers bowed out of the 2025 NBA playoffs with a 4-1 first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.