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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

As the Lakers Slump, Luka Dončić Draws More Scrutiny and Criticism

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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🗓️ 26 February 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

The honeymoon isn't exactly over -- Lakers fans are still overwhelmingly happy to have him -- but the part of the Luka Dončić Era where he's fairly immune to criticism seems to be ending. After arguably his worst game (as a scorer at least) against the Magic on Tuesday, one in which he rather inexplicably passed up an opportunity to take a game winning shot off an ATO drawn up for him, Luka was at the center of The Discourse in NBA circles on Wednesday. Both fans and media had plenty of criticism. But how much of it is deserved? Certainly the one point everyone agrees on: Luka complains too much to officials, and the Lakers simply don't have the margin of error to support it. They play shorthanded on too many defensive possessions because he's pulled himself out of a play. But what about the other stuff? Shot selection? His defense? Does he function as a truly multifaceted, complete player? Is that why it can be hard to put a running mate next to him? At what point do legitimate criticisms become a matter of losing the forest for the trees? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The criticism is coming for Luka as the Lakers slump. SEGMENT 2: The paradox of greatness in the NBA. SEGMENT 3: Floor and ceiling for LA's star. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA 5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelUse your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals.Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0

A rough February has Luca Donchich taking a lot of criticism from media and fans alike.

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How much blame does he deserve for L.A.'s February slump.

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That's next.

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You are Locked-on Lakers.

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Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast, part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team

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every day.

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Thanks to everybody for making Locked on Lakers.

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0:41.4

But no matter how you do it, it's up to you.

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You are a part of making the Lockdown Podcast Network, the number one sports podcast

0:47.3

network in this or any known universe.

0:50.0

I'm Brian Komeneski with Andy Kemanetsky, about 20 years.

0:52.8

We're nearly that covering the Lakers for ESPN,

0:55.9

for the LA Times, for the athletic.

0:59.9

And these, this type of years always,

1:03.9

it's always, can be a frustrating one where, you know,

1:07.2

everybody's getting excited with the playoffs.

1:09.0

You want to make that drive,

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