01-14-2026, 11:06 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-14-2026, 11:06 AM by michaeltex.)
Some guy, Will Eudy, wrote this on "Lake Show Life"...
Doncic just hasn't looked like the kind of game-breaking talent that can take over games and will LA to victories all by himself on a nightly basis. The stats look nice, but they don't always match up with the eye test. The truth is that Luka needs more teammates that can mask his inconsistent defensive output and sometimes questionable shot selection if this team is to succeed.
We're seeing more and more why the Mavs may have just been on to something when they decided to move on from Doncic. He's still a high-end talent when he's at his best, but the problem is that his success is highly dependent on his surrounding environment, especially at this stage of his career.
We can't forget that Luka may only be 26 years old, but he's been playing professional basketball for over a decade at this point. That's a lot of wear and tear on his body, so it shouldn't be that much of a surprise that he's not looking nearly as quick or athletic as he did four or five years ago.
This doesn't mean Luka is washed, but it does make the situation more complicated than anyone wants to admit. The Lakers aren’t built to cover for his flaws right now, and until that changes, big scoring nights might just keep feeling hollow. Talent alone isn’t going to save this season.
Wonder if the LALs are open to a trade?
Doncic just hasn't looked like the kind of game-breaking talent that can take over games and will LA to victories all by himself on a nightly basis. The stats look nice, but they don't always match up with the eye test. The truth is that Luka needs more teammates that can mask his inconsistent defensive output and sometimes questionable shot selection if this team is to succeed.
We're seeing more and more why the Mavs may have just been on to something when they decided to move on from Doncic. He's still a high-end talent when he's at his best, but the problem is that his success is highly dependent on his surrounding environment, especially at this stage of his career.
We can't forget that Luka may only be 26 years old, but he's been playing professional basketball for over a decade at this point. That's a lot of wear and tear on his body, so it shouldn't be that much of a surprise that he's not looking nearly as quick or athletic as he did four or five years ago.
This doesn't mean Luka is washed, but it does make the situation more complicated than anyone wants to admit. The Lakers aren’t built to cover for his flaws right now, and until that changes, big scoring nights might just keep feeling hollow. Talent alone isn’t going to save this season.
Wonder if the LALs are open to a trade?
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