When the Dallas Mavericks decided to send Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans were left in shock.
Swapping a young star expected to be the foundation of the team for years to come in exchange for Anthony Davis, a talented yet injury-prone veteran, raised more than a few eyebrows. For some, the move bordered on the disastrous.
Fast forward less than 25 games into Doncic’s stint with the Lakers, and he’s already making headlines by setting new franchise records with his incredible shooting performance that’s capturing the attention of basketball enthusiasts across the NBA.
“Luka Doncic just had the most [3-pointers made] in a single month in Lakers franchise history (64),” announced StatMamba on the platform X.
Doncic isn’t just making waves with his long-range skills; his overall performance is shaking up the league. Averaging an impressive 27.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game over just 22 outings, Doncic has become the driving force behind the Lakers’ resurgence.
His shooting accuracy, hitting 41.5 percent of his shots from the field and 36.1 percent from three-point range, has turned what many thought would be a precarious situation in Los Angeles into a genuine bid for championship glory.
On the other side, the Mavericks are feeling the impact of his absence more with each game that passes.
Doncic has delivered the exact boost the Lakers needed, propelling them into the Western Conference’s top tier.
Now, with a promising playoff position, the Lakers face a crucial test against the formidable Golden State Warriors. The stakes couldn’t be higher, as securing a place among the conference’s top six teams is essential to sidestep the nerve-wracking play-in tournament.
With teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves also jostling for position, the Lakers must hold on to their standing to ensure a smoother path through the postseason battles.
