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“I Would Rather Play With Steph, KD, and Klay”- Three-time All-Star makes a major claim about Luka Doncic’s offensive play

“I Would Rather Play With Steph, KD, and Klay”- Three-time All-Star makes a major claim about Luka Doncic’s offensive play
Luka Doncic (Image via Mark J. Terrill/ AP)
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been diverting heads during the ongoing NBA season for all the wrong reasons. The popular Slovenian athlete’s shot selection and his whining attitude with the referees have caught the attention of a self-proclaimed Los Angeles Lakers fan, Gilbert Arenas. The Washington Wizards’ alum expressed his frustration with Luka Doncic’s dominant offensive play with respect to the current condition of the reputed NBA team. During a recent episode of his podcast, The Arenas, the former NBA star said the entire team of the Los Angeles Lakers needs to pull up their socks before it's too late. Arenas even pointed out the cracks in the Lakers team after the big three, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, failed to live up to the expectation.

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas rips apart Luka Doncic for his out-of-rhythm style

With the Los Angeles Lakers failing to perform according to the expectations of their die-hard fans this season, the pressure on the prominent names in the team roster has been mounting high. The recent loss against the Orlando Magic at their Crypto.com Arena has shifted the focus on the cracks in the popular NBA team. Recently, former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas reacted to Luka Doncic’s offensive gameplay and shot back on the impact it has on the team’s overall performance.
During a recent episode of his widely watched podcast, The Arenas, the former NBA star, did not hold back his words while talking about Luka Doncic’s approach on the court and how it has been obstructing the performance of the Lakers. Gilbert Arenas revealed he would prefer to play alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant instead of being a second option to Doncic. The Wizards’ alum said,
The Lakers Are In TROUBLE!!
“I would rather be the fourth option with the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors. I would rather play with Steph [Curry], [Kevin Durant], and Klay [Thompson] than play second option to some of these guys because of how slow they play. If you’re passing and taking shots -Klay scored 60 [points] with 11 dribbles. You know how many possessions he is putting in the game?”Luka Doncic’s tendency to shoot difficult shots while holding the ball for too long has diverted the attention of the critics for a long time. After his 8-for-24 against the Orlando Magic, frustration has mounted to another level.


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About the AuthorSonam Prasad

Sonam Prasad is a sports journalist with a specialisation in NBA. With a bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics, she dives into the analytical aspect of her work. A full-time bookworm with a great interest in Hollywood & pop culture, Sonam likes curating entertainment angles related to NBA, making them interesting for readers. An ambivert by nature, Sonam's zest for learning has taken her to places she had never imagined.

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