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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Gary Payton questions Luka Doncic's commitment to play defense
Gary Payton questions Luka Doncic's commitment to play defense Many people have criticized Luka Doncic lately for not only his lack of fitness but also his lack of defensive prowess. He has trouble staying in front of his man when the man he's trying to guard has the basketball, and his lack of conditioning may be somewhat to blame. But there is also a feeling among some that perhaps Doncic simply isn't putting enough effort or focus into the defensive end of the floor. He's such a phenomenal offensive player that perhaps he's one of those superstars who simply takes shortcuts on the other end, much like his teammate LeBron James. Back in the 1990s, Gary Payton was one of the NBA's most tenacious defenders, and he earned nine All-Defensive team selections and won the Defensive Player of the Year award during the 1995-96 campaign. At a BUDX NBA House event, he didn't hold back when talking about what Doncic needs to do in order to improve his defense (h/t Fadeaway World). "You have to be dedicated to play defense," Payton said. "You have to be dedicated. Maybe that's not for him. "He's a scorer. He can do it. Now, if he gets his mind to it, I tell every kid that I go and do camps with, I say there's a mindset to play defense. Not just say you want to play defense. You can't do that unless you have a mindset to do that." "You have to have great hands and feet to do that. You have to be able to move. You have to be willing to take sacrifices to do things. And that's just the way it goes. I don't think Luka is a defensive player. I think he's a scorer. He's not one of that. But now, if he wants to, yes, he can get his mind to it to do it. But does he want to do it?" After being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 1, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists a game. Interestingly, when he was on the court, the Lakers had a 111.5 defensive rating, which was higher than their 113.8 defensive rating for the entire season. With James and Austin Reaves alongside him, and possibly some more defensive help next season if the team addresses its roster needs this summer, Doncic should be able to expend a little more energy on the defensive end, instead of mostly looking to get steals and deflections. It would be one way L.A. can get closer to winning its 18th NBA championship next year.
Global News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
NBA House to be set up in Calgary for league finals in June
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada in downtown Calgary. The exhibit will be held June 5 through June 8 at the same time as the NBA Finals. NBA House will be at The Rooftop YYC, Calgary's largest climate-controlled rooftop patio. 3:18 NBA House appearance in Vancouver raises basketball fans' hopes It will host viewing parties for Game 1 and Game 2 on June 5 and June 8, respectively. Story continues below advertisement There will also be meet-and-greets with three-time NBA champion Danny Green and 2010 NBA champion Metta World Peace. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Green most recently won an NBA championship in 2019 as a member of the Toronto Raptors.
Calgary Herald
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
NBA House to be set up in Calgary for league finals June 5-8
Article content CALGARY – NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada in downtown Calgary. Article content The exhibit will be held June 5 through June 8 at the same time as the NBA Finals. Article content
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
NBA House to be set up in Calgary for league finals June 5-8
CALGARY – NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada in downtown Calgary. The exhibit will be held June 5 through June 8 at the same time as the NBA Finals. NBA House will be at The Rooftop YYC, Calgary's largest climate-controlled rooftop patio. It will host viewing parties for Game 1 and Game 2 on June 5 and June 8, respectively. There will also be meet-and-greets with three-time NBA champion Danny Green and 2010 NBA champion Metta World Peace. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. Green most recently won an NBA championship in 2019 as a member of the Toronto Raptors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
Global News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
NBA House to be set up in Calgary for finals
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook CALGARY – NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada in downtown Calgary. The exhibit will be held June 5 through June 8 at the same time as the NBA Finals. NBA House will be at The Rooftop YYC, Calgary's largest climate-controlled rooftop patio. Story continues below advertisement It will host viewing parties for Game 1 and Game 2 on June 5 and June 8, respectively. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy There will also be meet-and-greets with three-time NBA champion Danny Green and 2010 NBA champion Metta World Peace. Green most recently won an NBA championship in 2019 as a member of the Toronto Raptors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
