Draymond Green surrenders to the great moment of the Lakers: "It's Doncic's magic"
The Warriors player claims that the reason for LA's level is that the Slovenian makes all his teammates better.
Draymond Green's analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers reflects a mix of admiration and doubts. The player from the Golden State Warriors acknowledges the impact of Luka Doncic and LeBron James, but questions whether the team has what it takes to win the ring, especially on the defensive end.
The statements came after Golden State extended their winning streak to eight consecutive victories by defeating the Miami Heat. In his podcast, Green analyzed the recent growth of the Lakers, highlighting how Doncic's presence has elevated the team's collective performance.
Draymond Green focused on the influence of the Slovenian point guard on his teammates.
“Luka has been playing absolutely incredibly. The Lakers have been playing incredibly, Deandre Ayton better, Marcus Smart better... that's the magic of Luka Doncic. At his best, he makes everyone around him better,” he explained.
According to Green, that offensive impact completely changes the team's perception in a playoff context.
“If you have Luka Dončić and LeBron James on the court at the same time, you always have a chance against anyone”.
An intimidating offense
The recent growth of the Lakers is directly linked to the performance of their two stars. Doncic has taken control of the pace of play, generating constant advantages, while James continues to provide direction, rebounding, and leadership.
This combination has turned Los Angeles into one of the most dangerous offensive teams heading into the final stretch of the season, solidifying their position in the Western Conference.
The big question: defense
However, Green was clear in pointing out the team's main weakness.
The forward questioned the defensive consistency of the Lakers, noting that they resort to unconventional schemes, like zone defenses that switch to man-to-man, something that could be problematic in a long playoff series.
“They are not a great defensive team at all,” he stated. “In a series, you might surprise for a game or two, but then you have to go back to basics, and that's when the problems they've had all season reappear”.
A contender... with uncertainties
Green's diagnosis summarizes the current debate surrounding the Lakers. Their offensive potential is unquestionable, with two of the league's most impactful players leading the project.
But the question remains whether they can maintain that level defensively against the top teams in the West over a seven-game series.
For now, Los Angeles continues to grow at the key moment of the calendar. With Doncic and LeBron at the helm, the team heads into the playoffs with momentum... although with doubts that could define their real ceiling in the title hunt.
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