Last season was quite the ride for the Los Angeles Lakers when they snagged superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.
With all the talent on their roster, fans were buzzing with excitement, eager to see what this new lineup could achieve.
However, the postseason brought a surprising twist as the Lakers faced a tough defeat. They went out in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 4-1 series loss. It was a tough pill to swallow for coach JJ Redick and a team many believed had what it took to go far.
After the loss, the spotlight shifted to Doncic, and not in the way he would have hoped. Some fans expressed their frustrations, pointing fingers at his conditioning, defense, and speed.
Things turned interesting during Doncic’s recent chat on LeBron James’ podcast, ‘Mind the Game.’ When the great Steve Nash asked him about his speed, Doncic responded with a bold message for everyone.
“I have speed, I just don’t show it,” the Slovenian phenom said.
“I have speed, I just don’t show it.”
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 1, 2025
– Luka Doncic
(🎥 @mindthegamepod / h/t @LakersBetter )
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Known for his unique, composed playing style, Doncic often plays with a sense of control and balance, making his moves look effortless.
Yet, the criticism regarding his foot speed continues, especially as some feel he’s struggled to keep up with quicker opponents. And many fans also criticize him for his sluggishness after gaining some weight in recent years.
NBA Fans Troll Luka Doncic For His Comments On Speed
While Luka Doncic is an undeniable talent on the court, there’s always room for more.
Being a demanding fan base, Lakers fans on social media have a lot to say about his speed and agility.
“Bro just lying now,” a fan said.
Bro just lying now
— STEPHENSTURDY (@StephenSturdy30) June 1, 2025
“fawk he finna get cooked,” another fan commented.
fawk he finna get cooked💔
— Kvng™💫 (@KvngDKN) June 1, 2025
“the only thing this ni**a can do fast is shotgun a beer,” a third fan quipped.
the only thing this nigga can do fast is shotgun a beer
— Edot (@EdotHxncho) June 1, 2025
“Well we needed it during the playoffs,” a fourth one added.
Well we needed it during the playoffs
— 𝕂𝕖𝕟𝕪𝕒𝕟𝟚𝟛 (@AlwayzHIM8_) June 1, 2025
“Everyone knows Luka just doesn’t try. If he did he would be top 5,” a fifth fan said.
Everyone knows Luka just doesn’t try. If he did he would be top 5
— 🫀 (@Game7Ske) June 1, 2025
“He’s saving his energy for the second half of his career,” another comment read.
He’s saving his energy for the second half of his career. 🤣
— VFAM (@vfam_meta) June 1, 2025
We’ll see what Luka has in the tank for the coming season. Imagining him with all his talent and topped up with speed is already giving the Lakers fans butterflies.
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