Luka Doncic has been talked about again… but not for his sporting exploits. This time, it was Eric Collins, the Charlotte Hornets commentator, who brought out the heavy artillery after seeing the Slovenian get angry (once again) with the referees. “This guy is a crybaby!” »he said, without filter, during the broadcast of the Lakers-Hornets match.
Doncic, frustrated by a whistle, launched into his usual routine – theatrical gestures, glares, and heated discussions with the referees. Enough to exasperate Collins, who did not hesitate to call him to order live. “He spends his time complaining, it’s exhausting”he added, to the knowing laughter of his teammates in the comments.
A classic of the genre
This is obviously not the first time that Doncic has been called out for his attitude. Even Jason Kiddhis former coach at the Mavericks, had already asked him to“stop behaving like that”. The player admitted in 2021 that “it was true, especially that year”before promising to calm down. A promise obviously forgotten…
Despite his excesses of anger, Doncic remains a phenomenon on the floor. Proof of this: he still scored 39 points during this same match, even if it was not enough to avoid the defeat of the Lakers. “He can complain as much as he wants, as long as he helps us win”summed up a fan on the networks.
If some, like former Mavs owner Mark Cuban, defend his “competitive temperament”others, like the commentators and some of the supporters, are starting to find the number a little worn out.
Will Doncic finally listen to the criticism and focus on the essentials? Or will it continue to fuel memes and comments from commenters? One thing is certain: the NBA would not be the same without its little excesses of anger…
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