This is an all-time great analysis that I am not reading elsewhere.
There are problems with DONCIC that most ignore. I am guessing his work ethic and conditioning and rehabs left a lot to be desired in Dallas.
Certainly his D, as Whicker pointed out, is an easy target for opponents. Just watch closely how often he gets beat off the dribble. Do you fight through the screens, or switch everything? It doesn’t matter much with Doncic - his D is that lacking.
How many times during games is a 5 on 4 going on while Doncic is laying on the court under the basket waving at a referee?
The Lakers in 2026/2027 will be worse off with Doncic as their leader than the Mavericks will be.
I still believe what I thought when this trade happened. Dallas was right in their conviction to trade luka , that he will never put in the work to manage his weight and be his best, and that the didn't get enough I'm return
This is an all-time great analysis that I am not reading elsewhere.
There are problems with DONCIC that most ignore. I am guessing his work ethic and conditioning and rehabs left a lot to be desired in Dallas.
Certainly his D, as Whicker pointed out, is an easy target for opponents. Just watch closely how often he gets beat off the dribble. Do you fight through the screens, or switch everything? It doesn’t matter much with Doncic - his D is that lacking.
How many times during games is a 5 on 4 going on while Doncic is laying on the court under the basket waving at a referee?
The Lakers in 2026/2027 will be worse off with Doncic as their leader than the Mavericks will be.
Great post Whicker.
I still believe what I thought when this trade happened. Dallas was right in their conviction to trade luka , that he will never put in the work to manage his weight and be his best, and that the didn't get enough I'm return