However, when it comes to Luka, I'm not seeing his usual numbers anymore, so I guess his production might drop and his individual records could be affected. Still, I'm optimistic that the trade will work out for the Lakers too, and maybe after a few more games, Luka can blend well with the team since it seems to be just a minor chemistry issue.
Luca Doncic is still on minutes restriction under 30 minutes due to his recent calf injury. It’s understood that he will play less aggressive since he is still adjusting to Lakers Roster. You can see the repercussions on playing hard after recently recovering to injury with Davis case which is now injured again.
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https://hoopshype.com/2025/02/13/luka-doncic-on-a-minutes-restriction-in-the-30-minute-rangeLakers still have a weak center while Jazz center dominates the paint. Clarkson and Markkanen is a beast on the recent game that’s why Lakers is badly lose.
Yeah, let's not expect anything from Luka Doncic right now because of the restriction coming from the injury. Then, there's also the chemistry building, he needs to know his teammates first before all those passes will be successful. He needs to know the plays too on where his teammates will be.
I am more concerned with the ball hog problem. Lebron is a ball hog and so is Luka. The ball mostly takes time in their hands before they run a play so who is going to do that now? If both Lebron and Luka are on the floor, what would the other one do while the ball hog is making his play?
I think this was the same dilemma when Kyrie arrived at the Mavs, but I was wrong in thinking it was a big mistake putting two ball hogs in one team because they became the top backcourt duo that defeated the Timberwolves and went on the 2024 Finals.
However, Kyrie stepped back and handed the ball-handling to Luka. Will Lebron do the same? I doubt that.