Luka Doncic Receives Strong Characterization From Clippers Guard

It's no secret that Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA

Mar 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a play during the third quarter against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

If there's one player who could be considered the arch-nemesis of the LA Clippers, it would be Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.

In the last six seasons alone, Doncic has somehow faced off against the LA Clippers in three separate playoff series. Somehow, someway, Luka Doncic always seems to find his way to the Clippers and typically has a monster game.

Yet despite the rivalry between Doncic and the Clippers, one Clippers guard had massive praise for the Lakers' superstar.

During an interview with Eurohoops, Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic shared his thoughts on playing against Doncic.

"He can kill anyone in a tournament. He can go for 50, 60 points… that’s what makes him special," Bogdanovic said of Doncic.

Among the other topics Bogdanovic spoke about in his interview included Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

How Will the Clippers Look Against Doncic This Season?

Apr 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Both the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers will be much different teams entering this season. For the Clippers, they've added John Collins, Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, and Brook Lopez. However, they've also lost Norman Powell and will likely lose Ben Simmons. For the Lakers, they've added Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, and Jake LaRavia, but also lost Dorian Finney-Smith.

Based on the personnel, it does not feel like the Clippers will switch up how they cover Doncic next season. They'll likely throw in a combination of Kawhi Leonard, Kris Dunn, and Derrick Jones Jr. at the Lakers guard. However, Doncic will have a high chance of creating a switch against Ivica Zubac, James Harden, and Bradley Beal in the starting lineup.

Mar 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles against LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

As a member of the Lakers, Doncic has averaged 30 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2.5 steals in two games. Regardless of whether Doncic is on the Mavericks or Lakers, he'll find a way to get his points. The biggest difference is that on the Lakers, Doncic has a plethora of help.

Feb 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives against LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

For as much as the Clippers have dominated the Lakers in the last 10 years, they've actually lost six of the last eight games in the last two seasons. Hopefully, they'll have some new answers against Doncic and LeBron James, because what they're currently doing hasn't been working.

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