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Max Kellerman Exposes ‘lazy’ Luka Doncic’s Alleged Trick To Avoid Playing Defense

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Nobody can deny that Lakers star guard Luka Dončić is one of the NBA’s best offensive players.

Dončić’s defense doesn’t earn the same acclaim.

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Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Getty Images

Max Kellerman did not mince words about this during a recent episode of his “Game Over Podcast” with Rich Paul.

“Do you know why Luka Dončić complains to the refs on every offensive possession? It’s very obvious: Because if you’re complaining to the refs, you don’t have to run back down the floor on defense! And that’s the No. 1 reason he’s a bad defensive player. It’s No. 1,” Kellerman said.

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Max Kellerman speaks during the announcement for the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight at The British Airways Arc in London, England, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Getty Images for Netflix

“Beyond not moving his feet, and everything. It’s 5-on-4 on the other end of the floor because he thinks he’s being slick, complaining as though everyone can’t see!” Kellerman, who was wearing a Knicks jersey while making these comments, continued.

“No, you’re just being lazy! Get up and run your a– back on defense,” he added.

Lakers fans know there’s some truth to these comments, as Dončić has earned a reputation of often arguing with referees.

And while the Slovenian superstar often has a fair case, his gripe often bleeding into playing defense does Los Angeles harm.

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Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images

Perhaps Dončić can prove Kellerman wrong when the Lakers take on the Warriors on Friday night.