Luka Dončić has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that may have raised eyebrows considering his impressive track record and young age. The Slovenian superstar will join LeBron James on the purple and gold team.
Dončić’s stats are impressive:
– He is third all-time in points per game with 28.6 points over 422 career regular-season games.
– His 33.9 points per game last season was the sixth-highest scoring average for any player in the last 50 years.
– He averages 30.9 playoff points per game, second only to Nikola Jokić.
Dončić’s unique skillset makes him a triple-double threat and shot creator:
– He is the only player averaging at least 25 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists throughout his career.
– His 80 career triple-doubles rank seventh all-time.
Dončić’s efficiency and ability to score from outside have improved significantly:
– His true shooting percentage of 61.7% last season was a career best, with a significant increase in 3-point shooting.
– He made 54 more pull-up 3-pointers than any other player.
Despite his exceptional skills, Dončić has struggled with defense and clutch shots:
– Opponents have shot worse than expected on shots he defends.
– His 58-for-219 (26.5%) record on clutch 3-pointers is relatively low compared to other players.
Source: https://www.nba.com/news/luka-doncic-15-key-stats