Perkins: Doncic is the worst defense superstar I have ever seen

On the extremely competitive NBA playoff stage, the Lakers and the Timberwolves had a thrilling showdown. In the end, the Lakers lost with a score of 96-103 and were eliminated in the first round, which undoubtedly brought a heavy and unbearable blow to many Lakers fans with great anticipation. This game is like a nightmare for Lakers fans.

In this game, Lakers player Luca Doncic fought hard on the field for 39 minutes. He made only seven shots with 18 shots, including eight of them, and only two of them. This data clearly reflects his poor shooting feel. For example, when facing the Timberwolves' tight defense, his several forced three-pointers ended in a blacksmith. However, he showed some stability in free throws, hitting 12 of 15 free throws. In the end, his personal data was frozen at 28 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal. Although the overall data looks pretty good, the performance in shooting percentage is indeed not satisfactory. After the game, the well-known commentator Perkins talked about Doncic, and he bluntly said: "Luca Doncic is the worst defense superstar I have ever seen in the history of modern basketball." You should know that in the development of modern basketball, superstars usually have excellent abilities in many aspects, and defense is often one of the important indicators for measuring their comprehensive strength. Perkins's comment is undoubtedly based on his long-term observation and in-depth research on the performance of many superstars on the defensive end. For example, he has analyzed in detail the outstanding performance of legendary stars such as Jordan and Kobe on the defensive end, and how they can win the team through excellent defense.

A-Smith then quickly responded: "This is too cruel... You can completely change to a more euphemistic term." A-Smith's response may be out of respect and protection for the players, and he believes that evaluating a superstar should be more cautious and gentle. After all, in a competitive and challenging field, players are under tremendous pressure on the field. In every game, they need to give their all to deal with powerful challenges from their opponents. Each performance and evaluation can have a profound impact on their career and psychological state. Just like some former stars, they fell into self-doubt and career troughs due to excessively harsh evaluations from the outside world.

From a historical perspective, the evaluation criteria of superstars have been constantly changing and developing. In the past, defensive ability may not have been taken seriously as much as it is now. For example, in early basketball games, more focused on offense performance, and the requirements for defense were relatively low. But with the increasing complexity and diversification of basketball tactics, the role of defense in the game is becoming increasingly critical. The team's tactical system is increasingly dependent on overall defensive cooperation. A player's excellent defensive ability can effectively limit the opponent's score and create more opportunities for the team to counterattack.

From a social perspective, the public's evaluation of stars often has a strong subjective color, which also makes similar controversial evaluations prone to arouse widespread discussion and attention. In today's era of highly developed social media, fans can easily express their opinions, and the power of public opinion can sometimes have a huge impact on players. For example, some stars suffer from cyber violence due to negative comments on social media, which even affects their daily lives and game status. At the same time, fans' love and expectations for stars have also made them pay special attention to the performance of stars, and any flaws may be amplified and discussed.