Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is always bending the defense to his will, and Caitlin Clark named him as the NBA player she is most trying to learn from. The face of the WNBA pulled no punches about what makes Luka special. Nobody can manipulate the defense like number 77, and Lakers fans have quickly grown to love it.
Doncic is leading the NBA in scoring for the second time in three years, but he is not just a bucket getter. The 6’8 star is an offensive maestro. He makes plays for his teammates, gets buckets, runs the offense, and does it all for LA. Luka just keeps getting better, and the best is still yet to come.
Clark’s game is similar to Luka’s. She could lead the W in scoring and assists per game. Clark is breaking assists records left and right, along with being an elite shooter and scorer. The 24-year-old is still growing her game, and Lakers fans know that Doncic is the ideal point guard to learn from.
Caitlin Clark praises Luka Doncic’s ability to bend the defense
Clark gave Luka a shout-out as the NBA player she watches to take things from to add to her game.
“I think Luka. Luka is amazing and incredible. I think the way he cannot only score the ball, but also the way he passes. I think the thing about him is he’s not the fastest or the most athletic, but he can get the defender to move where he wants him to go. He takes up that space, and he does a really good job of keeping the defender behind him or keeping him to the side. I think that is something I can certainly learn from.”
She went on to say Doncic makes it look much easier than it is to average a 30-point triple-double.
Clark was not wrong about any of this. Luka has a devastating first step, but doesn’t have traditionally elite speed or athleticism. He is otherworldly at getting the defense exactly where he wants.
It is not always easy being a role player working off Doncic. They may go full quarters without touching the ball, especially if number 77 is rolling. It is on Luka to get everyone involved and run an elite offense. He is arguably the best pick-and-roll creator in the world and always quarterbacks one of the best offenses. That is where Clark wants to get better, and she picked the perfect man to learn from.
Lakers fans know just how special Doncic is. The franchise instantly shifted their entire plan to building around him the moment they acquired him. This is an organization that employs LeBron James, but it doesn’t matter. The Lakers are Luka’s team because of his otherworldly offensive ability.
The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans know all about Luka Doncic. They are not surprised Caitlin Clark chose him as the player she is taking things from to add to her already incredible game. It is a natural fit. They are soon to be the two best creators in the world, and the rest of both leagues should be terrified. Fans can bet Luka was hyped by Clark’s comments, and the best is still to come from both stars. Stay tuned for that beautiful sight.