Luka Doncic knows he’s one of the best in the league, and like any superstar, he doesn’t think defenders have many ways to stop him. But when the refs let the game get overly physical? That’s when he starts feeling like he’s getting hacked with no whistle to bail him out. If you’ve watched him play, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
The frustration is written all over his face when he doesn’t get a call, and it’s no surprise he’s racked up his fair share of technicals. But let’s not act like he’s completely innocent—the Lakers star’s constant back-and-forth with officials is just as much a part of his game as his step-back three. But he’s taken to a different approach now.
With 2:34 left in the first quarter, Doncic drove into the lane and put up a floater but didn’t get the whistle he was expecting. Frustrated by the no-call, he quickly found himself on the other end of the court. Just nine seconds later, with 2:25 remaining, he committed a foul on Warriors youngster Brandin Podziemski—his second personal of the game.
This moment seemed to be a direct follow-through on a statement Doncic made just days ago. Back on March 23 against the Chicago Bulls, he voiced his frustration to the referees, saying, “If he hits me first, I’m going to hit him back, that’s bull—-“. Against Golden State, he lived up to that promise.
This is a developing story…
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