Since entering the NBA in 2019, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been exceptional on the offensive end of the basketball court.
On the other hand, the Dallas Mavericks star’s defensive prowess, or lack thereof, has always left a lot to be desired.
Apparently, Paul George has figured out Doncic’s defensive responsibilities. The eight-time All-Star didn’t hold back when he recently intervened in Doncic’s game.
On the latest edition of the «P with Paul George Podcast,» the Los Angeles Clippers forward admitted that he enjoys watching Doncic play, but not when he’s defending.
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Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers comforts Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 126-111 during Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference First Round at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday June 6, 2021. The LA Clippers won 126-111 to advance to the second round. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
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«Some people just can’t play defense, and that’s okay,» George said of Doncic. «As great as he is offensively, some people just don’t have defensive talent and vice versa… Dennis Rodman, great on defense. That’s not his defense.»
LA Clippers’ Paul George #13 drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 15, 2022 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Mavs closed out the NBA regular season in disappointing fashion. After making a trade for point guard Kyrie Irving, Dallas went 10-18 down the stretch.
Last week, Doncic called attention to the team’s general lack of defensive execution.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a call during the second half against the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA basketball playoff Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 22. May 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
«I don’t think offense is the problem,» Doncic said after a team practice on April 4. «I’ve always said this. It’s our defensive end. I think anybody can score us. Whoever it is, anybody can score.» About us».
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While the team’s defensive shortcomings undoubtedly played a role in the Mavs’ failures this season, injuries and the inability to execute in difficult situations also took a toll on the team.