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Anyone who has watched the Lakers this season, if they’re being honest, will tell you:- Luka Doncic has been a good to great defender all season- He’s been a better one on one defender than Shai (not debatable— We have the numbers)- He has been a better defender than Jaylen… https://t.co/y5b4D9KRsW pic.twitter.com/luiVfrE4Pk— HeroOfTheDay (@Hero_OfThe_Day) March 26, 2026
Read MoreAnyone who has watched the Lakers this season, if they’re being honest, will tell you:- Luka Doncic has been a good to great defender all season- He’s been a better one on one defender than Shai (not debatable— We have the numbers)- He has been a better defender than Jaylen… https://t.co/y5b4D9KRsW pic.twitter.com/luiVfrE4Pk— HeroOfTheDay (@Hero_OfThe_Day) March 26, 2026
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LAKERS ADV STATS LAST 15 GAMES:TOP 5 OFFENSE, TOP 10 DEFENSE121.1 Offensive Rating – #3112.6 Defensive Rating – #9 +8.5 Net Rating – #6 pic.twitter.com/dHhDE0eWRv— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 26, 2026
Read MoreLAKERS ADV STATS LAST 15 GAMES:TOP 5 OFFENSE, TOP 10 DEFENSE121.1 Offensive Rating – #3112.6 Defensive Rating – #9 +8.5 Net Rating – #6 pic.twitter.com/dHhDE0eWRv— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 26, 2026
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Honestly, I never saw this team when looking at the roster back in late February when we lost 3 in a row including two clutch games. What a pleasant surprise to have happen. Thought we were going to have to wait until next year to enjoy the Lakers.
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LakerTom wrote a new post
Most lob dunks this season:1. Lakers 1572.Spurs 1373. Blazers 117Lakers had 5 last night vs Pacers, Jaxson Hayes had 4 of them. https://t.co/i7yZRawyIK— Iztok Franko (@iztok_franko) March 26, 2026
Read MoreMost lob dunks this season:1. Lakers 1572.Spurs 1373. Blazers 117Lakers had 5 last night vs Pacers, Jaxson Hayes had 4 of them. https://t.co/i7yZRawyIK— Iztok Franko (@iztok_franko) March 26, 2026
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LakerTom wrote a new post
THIS IS MAMBA MENTALITY!!!!!!!!First time I ever saw or heard this great interview with Kobe. Pure Mamba Mentality. Kobe must be enjoying LeBron, Luka, and Austin. Everything coming up Lakers. I can imagine Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kobe Bryant at… https://t.co/Ys4CGzxJ9h pic.twitter.com/aEznRfzwQA— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 26, 2026
Read MoreTHIS IS MAMBA MENTALITY!!!!!!!!First time I ever saw or heard this great interview with Kobe. Pure Mamba Mentality. Kobe must be enjoying LeBron, Luka, and Austin. Everything coming up Lakers. I can imagine Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kobe Bryant at… https://t.co/Ys4CGzxJ9h pic.twitter.com/aEznRfzwQA— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 26, 2026
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KOBE BRYANT’S 10 RULES:Get better every single dayProve them wrongWork on your weaknessesExecute what you practicedLearn from greatnessLearn from both wins and lossesPractice mindfulnessBe ambitiousBelieve in your team/yourselfLearn storytelling pic.twitter.com/RC7MnvEkjZ— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) March 26, 2026
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LakerTom wrote a new post
why are the lakers the best clutch team in the league?
dabbled in film breakdowns for @BleacherReport pic.twitter.com/kKPYZkW4OJ— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) March 26, 2026Read Morewhy are the lakers the best clutch team in the league?
dabbled in film breakdowns for @BleacherReport pic.twitter.com/kKPYZkW4OJ— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) March 26, 2026-
Great post and video, Molly.JJ and his staff are big reason Lakers are so 'clutch'.First one to make the smart connection. Bravo!— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 26, 2026
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Luka’s conditioning and following LeBron’s lead has been why he’s been so much better this season and why we’re going to go a lot deeper in the playoffs this year. Conference finals is probably our ceiling but you never know until you play.