Doncic was criticized for the worst defender: 65.4% chance of being overtaken by one step + losing 41 points + being deducted for a single game

On the fiercely competitive and ever-changing NBA playoff stage, every player's performance is placed in the spotlight and is being scrutinized by fans and experts. Doncic, this talented young star, has recently fallen into the center of a storm of public opinion and has been labeled as the "worst defender". This controversy is like a huge rock thrown into the calm lake, causing layers of ripples.

Doncic averaged 41.6 minutes per game in the first five games of the playoffs, like an indefatigable soldier who continued to fight on the court. He was able to score 30.2 points, 7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1 steal, and 0.6 blocks, and 4 turnovers. From a data perspective, his offensive data such as scoring, rebounds and assists are quite impressive, with a shooting percentage of 45%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 34.8%, showing strong offensive firepower. However, when we focus our attention on the defensive end, the situation is very different.

TNT commentator Perkins bluntly pointed out: "He is the worst defense super giant I have ever seen in modern basketball history." This remark was like a thunder, causing an uproar in the basketball world. A Smith felt that Perkins' words were too straightforward and hoped that he could use a more euphemistic expression, but Perkins ignored it and insisted on his point of view. So, why did Perkins say that about Doncic?

Let's turn our attention to the battle of G5. In this game, Doncic's defensive performance was a disaster. He lost 16 rebounds on his head, as if his defense was a defenseless vacuum where his opponent could easily pick up rebounds over his head. What's even more shocking is that he was dunked nine times on the head by the Timberwolves player, becoming the player with the most dunks in the playoffs. These scenes are like a mirror, clearly reflecting his powerlessness on the defensive end.

According to APHoops data analysis, the probability of Doncic being passed in one step when facing all Timberwolves players is as high as 65.4%. This amazing data means that in one-on-one defense with the Timberwolves, he has difficulty keeping up with his opponent's pace most of the time, like a half-beat dancer, looking at his jerk in front of his opponent's fast pace. This poor defensive performance also directly affected the team's overall defensive efficiency, and the Lakers ranked third from the bottom in the playoff defensive efficiency ranking.

The Lakers blogger's video analysis intuitively shows Doncic's defensive end problems. In the case of single defense, the Timberwolves player easily scored 41 points. When defending, Doncic is like a lost person without direction, unable to effectively limit his opponent's offense. The opponent is like entering a no-man's realm under his defense and easily scores. He has made almost no achievements on the defensive end, as if he is a useless line of defense.

Let's take a look at Doncic's performance in the last quarter of the offensive end. In the final quarter of the five games of the playoffs, he made 6 of 20 shots, 1 of 7 three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of only 30%, and a three-point shooting percentage as low as 14.3%, an effective shooting efficiency of 32.5%, and a real shooting percentage of 46.3%. Such data contrasts sharply with his strong offensive reputation. His offense was inefficient in the final quarter, like a sports car that lost power at a critical moment, unable to provide enough firepower to the team. In addition, he made three turnovers and only three assists. The instability on the offensive end and the serious problems on the defensive end make the Lakers' winning path extremely difficult.

The Warriors media have put forward different views on the reasons for Doncic's poor defense. They believe that Doncic's problem is caused by LeBron's existence. In their opinion, LeBron's decline is the crux of this Lakers. This view is like a fierce debate, triggering more discussions about team tactics and player performance.

Judging from Doncic's growth background, he is a very talented player. Before entering the league, he showed basketball skills beyond his peers. His dribbling skills are skilled, as if the ball is integrated with him and can freely shuttle through his hands. His shooting feels soft, and he has a certain shooting percentage whether it is mid-range shots or three-point shooting. However, basketball is not just a battle of offense, defense is also crucial. Doncic has obvious advantages on the offensive end, but on the defensive end, he still lacks enough experience and skills.

In the game, we can see that Doncic often has slow foot movements when defending. When the opponent breaks through quickly, it is difficult for him to keep up with his opponent's pace in time, so he can only watch his opponent slip away from him. His defensive awareness also needs to be improved. When facing the opponent's pick-and-roll cooperation, he often cannot make correct judgments, resulting in loopholes in defense. In addition, although his physical ability to fight is not weak, he also seems a little overwhelmed when facing some strong opponents.

The Lakers' coaching staff are also actively looking for solutions to Doncic's defensive problem. They tried to make up for Doncic's defensive shortcomings by adjusting their tactics. For example, increase assisted defense and supplementary defense against him, so that other players can fill in time when there are loopholes in his defense. At the same time, the coaching staff is also strengthening their defensive training for Doncic, hoping to improve his defensive awareness and footwork movement speed through training.

However, solving Doncic's defensive problems is not achieved overnight. This requires time and patience, and also Doncic's own efforts. He needs to recognize his problems on the defensive end and be proactive in improving. He can watch game videos to analyze his mistakes in defense and learn from other excellent defensive players' experiences. At the same time, he also needs to strengthen his physical training and improve his physical fitness to better deal with confrontations in the game.

Among the fans, there are also differences in their views on Doncic. Some fans believe that Doncic is still young and has a lot of room for improvement. His offensive talent is enough to make up for his shortcomings on the defensive end. They believe that as time goes by and experience accumulates, Doncic will make progress on the defensive end. Another group of fans expressed disappointment with Doncic's defensive performance, believing that if he cannot solve the defensive problem, it will be difficult for the team to achieve higher achievements.

From the perspective of the entire league, Doncic's defensive issues have also sparked discussions about the development trends of modern basketball. In today's basketball game, offense and defense are equally important. If a team wants to succeed, it not only needs strong offensive firepower, but also a solid defensive system. For young players, they need to continuously improve themselves in both offense and defense in order to gain a foothold in a highly competitive league.

Doncic's performance in the playoffs, whether it is the glory of the offensive end or the dilemma of the defensive end, has become the focus of fans and media attention. His future is full of challenges and opportunities. Let's wait and see whether he can make progress on the defensive end and lead the Lakers to better results.