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Luka Doncic faces intensified criticism from Ric Flair as Lakers near playoff exit
TL;DR
Luka Doncic faces criticism from Ric Flair after the Lakers' playoff loss to the Thunder. Doncic is sidelined due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which has kept him out of the postseason.
Key points
- Luka Doncic criticized by Ric Flair on X
- Doncic missed entire postseason due to injury
- Lakers lost Game 3 to Oklahoma City Thunder
- Flair expressed disappointment over Doncic's absence
- Doncic's salary is $46 million this year
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Luka Doncic was once again on the receiving end of a Ric Flair rant on X. The WWE legend fired another shot at the Los Angeles Lakers guard on Saturday. It came after the team lost Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Doncic has missed the entire postseason as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He suffered the injury on May 2 and has since been rehabbing it.
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Flair highlighted the Slovenian star’s salary this year. He also expressed disappointment with Doncic continuing to miss games despite the Lakers badly needing him in action.
“Luka Doncic, There Is Only One Word That I Can Possibly Say, And That’s DISAPPOINTED. 46 Million Dollars, And You Can’t Play. OMG, I Would Jump Off The Empire State Building With A Parachute For 46 Million Dollars A Year, And I Don’t Even Know How To Pull The Cord To Open It- But I Would Take My Chances,” Flair wrote.
Luka Doncic and the Lakers on the verge of elimination
The defending champions are one win away from a sweep. Los Angeles dropped Game 3 on Saturday 131-108. The Lakers became the first team in NBA history to lead back-to-back playoff games at halftime but lost both by a combined 40-plus points.
Rui Hachumura led all five starters in scoring with 21 points. LeBron James and contributed 19 and 17 points, respectively. and recorded 10 points each.
Q&A
Why is Ric Flair criticizing Luka Doncic?
Ric Flair criticized Luka Doncic for missing games during the playoffs despite his high salary of $46 million.
What injury is Luka Doncic recovering from?
Luka Doncic is recovering from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which he suffered on May 2.
How did the Lakers perform in their recent playoff game?
The Lakers lost Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder.