NBA icon opposes Doncic joining the Lakers: Take the beer out of his hand. He is a failure
Ten days ago, “The Ringer” reporter Kevin O’Connor disclosed that Luka Doncic was on the Los Angeles Lakers’ schedule.
“Luka is on their minds for the future. Let’s see whether it turns out. With their supporting group, Dallas, which recently advanced to the Finals, appears stronger than ever. That could not work out, but it’s obvious the Lakers are still thinking long term because they aren’t trading their future picks,” he said.
When it comes to selecting the top players of every generation, the Los Angeles club has always had high expectations. And if it hasn’t always been able to, it has frequently succeeded and done so well. LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are a few of the notable individuals. One of the greatest players in the world, Luka Doncic, would fit right in with this group of legendary athletes. That being said, not everybody thinks a signing like this is appropriate.
Due to his championship record and the fact that his heart still beats in purple and gold, seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry (94 and 95 with the Rockets, 00, 01, and 02 with the Lakers, and 05 and 07 with the Spurs) is a very authoritative voice on the subject. During an interview with the ‘Big Shot Bob’ Podcast, Horry expressed his belief that Luka does not meet the requirements of the Los Angeles Lakers once LeBron retires.
You need to consider this: how old will Luka be when his present deal ends? 31, 32,? Before teasing the former Real Madrid player, Horry stated, “He’s not the best defensive player right now and that’s the problem with the Lakers. Luka isn’t an athletic player who can play good defense; you need to bring him in. He can score like the greatest, but we also know that he’s not the appropriate guy to stay in shape, therefore you have to take the drink out of his hand. Although he won’t be what we need, he will be fine.
Horry’s concerns are moot because Doncic, should he choose to forego his player option for $48.9 million for the 2026–27 season, could become a free agency in 2026, at the age of 27. Teams would be lining up to sign him if he were to become available, even at the age of 29. He is that talented.
Doncic quiets his detractors
of the cliched critique of his protective vulnerability and obesity. Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals the previous season, taking it upon himself to defuse the situation. Additionally, he guided them to the Western Conference Finals two years prior. The claim that you can’t fight for a ring with a guy like him isn’t persuasive enough.
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