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Staff members in the Lakers organization say Luka treats everyone from drivers to arena workers with 'warmth and kindness,' making them feel like 'part of the team.' 🥺 "If people knew what Luka is like for all of us, they would have the highest possible opinion of him. Whether it’s representatives of minorities or people who get a job despite some physical handicap... Luka as a person and on the human side is a story that is even bigger than what he represents as a basketball player. What he gives us with his kindness, warmth and understanding is worth the most. We feel like we are his. When he wins or his team wins, it’s not just an expression. I really feel that way. Because we are his and we win with him, he lets us know that every day." (ekipa.svet24.si/clanek/kosarka…)

@NotLikeBrick Yes

This a real photo?

Luka Doncic is currently averaging 33.4 PPG through 58 games and has scored 113 more total points than SGA (31.5 PPG) despite playing the same amount of games. ​Who is your MVP? 🤔

History: Luka Doncic has officially passed D’Angelo Russell (226) for the most three-pointers made in a single season in Lakers franchise history with 232.

The Lakers lead the NBA in clutch defensive efficiency, holding opponents to a league-low 35.1% FG in the final 5 minutes of close games. Despite the narratives surrounding LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Luka Doncic’s defense, the numbers tell a different story.

Former Laker James Worthy on Luka Doncic: “Historically The Lakers have had clutch players. Kareem with the sky hook. Magic with his play. Kobe, Shaq. But I don’t think we’ve ever had one as consistent and dominant as Luka Doncic” 🤯 (Via @SpectrumSN h/t @NBA__Courtside )

A brutal 24 hours for the Los Angeles Lakers: - Tip-off in Houston at 8:30 PM last night - Arrived at Miami hotel after 5 AM today - Tip-off vs. the Heat tonight at 8 PM Scheduled loss? (Via @DanWoikeSports )

Landed at 5 AM. Dropped 60 by 10 PM. Sleep is for the weak. Luka Doncic is just different. 🪄🪄🪄

Wemby’s teammates were chanting “MVP” during his postgame interview tonight. The Alien’s response: “LETS GOOOOO!” (🎥 @BalaPattySZN )

@lukaglazer1 I swear, if Luka sees these Xeets, he will block you

Wish I could smell Lukas sperm

Staff members in the Lakers organization say Luka treats everyone from drivers to arena workers with 'warmth and kindness,' making them feel like 'part of the team.' 🥺 "If people knew what Luka is like for all of us, they would have the highest possible opinion of him. Whether it’s representatives of minorities or people who get a job despite some physical handicap... Luka as a person and on the human side is a story that is even bigger than what he represents as a basketball player. What he gives us with his kindness, warmth and understanding is worth the most. We feel like we are his. When he wins or his team wins, it’s not just an expression. I really feel that way. Because we are his and we win with him, he lets us know that every day." (ekipa.svet24.si/clanek/kosarka…)

Luka Doncic’s last 16 games: 60 PTS - 7 REB - 9 3PM 40 PTS - 10 AST - 7 3PM 36 PTS - 6 REB - 4 AST 30 PTS - 11 REB - 13 AST 51 PTS - 9 AST - 9 3PM 31 PTS - 11 REB - 11 AST 35 PTS - 8 REB - 4 AST 44 PTS - 9 REB - 7 3PM 27 PTS - 11 REB - 7 AST 27 PTS - 10 REB - 7 AST 28 PTS - 5 REB - 9 AST 26 PTS - 6 REB - 8 AST 41 PTS - 8 REB - 6 3PM 22 PTS - 9 REB - 15 AST 25 PTS - 5 REB - 3 AST 38 PTS - 11 AST - 8 3PM MVP?

There is "healthy skepticism" regarding the Pelicans’ willingness to invest in their medical staff this summer, per @FearTheBrown ​Ownership is reportedly looking to "cut corners" as most of the medical staff are on the final years of their deals.

The Pelicans reportedly view Trey Murphy III as a "perfect" fit next to Yves Missi and have set his trade price "intentionally high" to deter teams from asking, per @FearTheBrown "I think they view him as a guy that pairs perfectly with their star draft pick, Yves Missi... Trey is someone that pairs perfectly with anybody because he's an off-ball, highly efficient offensive player that can shapeshift into whatever offensive role you really need him to... the price is set intentionally high for guys like Herb Jones and Trey Murphy... they're set to deter teams from asking."

@FearTheBrown Link: hoopshype.com/story/sports/n…

Zion Williamson is expected to receive a contract extension from the Pelicans this summer, per @FearTheBrown "I think Zion's going to get extended... When Joe Dumars got here, there were some tough conversations had with Zion about what the expectation is for professionalism. And to Dumars's credit, Zion really took that to heart... He really wants to be in New Orleans, and he really, really wants the narrative on him to flip... I would model it after Julius Randle's extension... around three years, $100 million or so. Around 30 to $35 million a year. I think it's a good sweet spot for Zion."

Zach Lowe on the Giannis/Bucks situation “If I were a player, and I wanted to get traded but I didn’t want to look like the bad guy, this feels like a really good, manufactured way for that to happen.” 😬 (Via open.spotify.com/episode/1ScYHX…)

Victor Wembanyama was asked if he would vote for himself for MVP ​“Of course.” 👽 (Via @sam_amick )

Former Laker Lou Williams says Luka Doncic HAS NOT outplayed SGA, Cade Cunningham, or Jaylen Brown this season ​“I don’t feel like he has outplayed SGA, Cade, or JB at this point of the season... It just comes down simply to numbers to me. Not the impact that he’s had, not the way that he’s played and the way that he’s been able to put the Lakers back in the third seed... None of those things are of more importance than it just being a simple number game.” (Via @RunItBackFDTV )

Jalen Johnson says Jonathan Kuminga is "like a dog" ready to be unleashed 😤 “JK's just like a dog ready to be unleashed. You can tell, just how he's working out, how he's approaching his days. He’s ready to go. He's ready to do what it takes to win. And show the rest of the world that.” (Via @JakeLFischer )