Luka Doncic’s defense used to be his biggest flaw. That is no secret to anyone who watches basketball. For years, he has dazzled on offense but often disappeared on the other end.
He has been known to be slow to rotate, late on closeouts, and sometimes just look checked out on that side of the floor. But that is changing, and fast.
Luka Doncic is transforming into a determined defender
This offseason, Doncic has committed to fixing the part of his game that critics hammered most. The result? A more energized, quicker, and focused defender who is finally starting to match his offensive brilliance with real impact on defense.