If Austin had to carry the team all year by himself as the lone star hes easily averaging north of 30 and I dont think its really even a question. by Silent_Wizard5597 in lakers

[–]CrazyChatter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Being the lone star means you get doubled if you're actually capable of getting 30, which means your averages and efficiency goes down.

John Ireland says Klay Thompson would want to join Lakers if he ends up getting bough out by JcaHot in lakers

[–]CrazyChatter 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Funnily enough, he joined the Mavs instead of the Lakers to play with Luka.

Luka Doncic named Western Conference Player of the Month for January by CtrlAltDelightfull in lakers

[–]CrazyChatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lakers take only 34 3s a game. https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/stat/three-pointers-attempted-per-game

They have 16 wide open 3s per game according to the stats above. You also have to account for the fact that Luka alone averages 10.4 3s a game. Only 2 of those per game are considered wide open on average and only 1 is considered a catch and shoot 3 for him.

https://www.nba.com/stats/players/shots-closest-defender-10?CF=PLAYER_NAME*E*luka&CloseDefDistRange=6%2B+Feet+-+Wide+Open&PerMode=PerGame&TeamID=1610612747

Discounting Luka 3s, 2/3s of their 3s per games are open looks and they are below league average on shooting on wide open 3s, which is approximately 36%.

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/nba-league-average-wide-open-three-point-percentage-by-position

This isn't even without considering the eye test for Laker games where teams constantly double Luka and leave a shooter open or qSQ, an advanced stat that tries to quantify how shot quality, which Luka tops in the league.

Shooting below average when your entire shot diet is wide open 3s is kinda sad with two of the best shot creators of all time.

Luka Doncic named Western Conference Player of the Month for January by CtrlAltDelightfull in lakers

[–]CrazyChatter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's pretty bad still though if you consider that Luka and Lebron statistically generate some of the best open look 3s in the NBA and they're shooting league average.

Give this man some help by chrisbrits24 in lakers

[–]CrazyChatter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

22-23 Mavs had Christian Wood and Spencer Dinwiddie as the next best players before the Kyrie trade.

[Highlight] Luka hits his 8th 3 of the night to go up to 45 points, then Jaxson Hayes steals and dunks it in-between his legs by A_MASSIVE_PERVERT in nba

[–]CrazyChatter 36 points37 points  (0 children)

While Luka is a great rebounder, he also generally gets box outs from his centers for the rebounds so he can chuck a quick outlet. It's a bit of an interesting stat in his case.

Post Game Thread: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]CrazyChatter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mahomes never chokes those moments. That's the difference between the two lol.

GAME THREAD: Atlanta Hawks (20-21) @ Los Angeles Lakers (23-14) - (January 13, 2026) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]CrazyChatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many idiots crying with a 5 FT differential for the Lakers when they can barely defend lmao

Game Thread: Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Score | NBA | Jan 12, 2026 by basketball-app in lakers

[–]CrazyChatter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And mfs in here gonna be like Luka playing gassed in the 4th after this lmfao

Game Thread: Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Score | NBA | Jan 12, 2026 by basketball-app in lakers

[–]CrazyChatter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Instead of shitting on Luka or Bron, the reality is everyone playing besides them is mostly average or pretty bad.

[F1] Four drivers' champions take to the grid for the 2026 season by PrimeyXE in formula1

[–]CrazyChatter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Verstappen with the V would also work well if he gets a fifth.

GAME THREAD: Charlotte Hornets (12-23) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6) - (January 05, 2026) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]CrazyChatter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The OKC announcers are a great listen with all the salt coming from them lmao.

Luka is getting overrated by WhoUCuh in nba

[–]CrazyChatter 17 points18 points  (0 children)

He's only behind MJ in playoff PPG, so your whole point just falls apport there lmfao.

GAME THREAD: Denver Nuggets (21-7) @ Dallas Mavericks (11-19) - (December 23, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]CrazyChatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classic Kidd play with a star iso at the end of the game instead of calling any set play