Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

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Another thing to consider. Luka has been an absolute offensive monster this season. Better than ever before. If teams don't double him, it is basically an efficient 40 point or more game on most of the nights. If they double him, Mavs are playing 4 vs 3 and players that can do more than just catch and shoot (Exum especially, DJJ to an extent) are thriving in this. When doubling Luka, they need to double him mostly above the three point line, because he has become such a good shooter both from three as well as from mid range. You can't just guard him one on one on the perimeter and pack the paint. The double needs to go higher, which is giving huge space for everyone else. That is why catch and shoot has become imho less important than in the past. Making a quick read with a pass or attacking a close-out has become imho more important.