Ric Flair is not done firing shots at Luka Doncic. The WWE legend criticized the Los Angeles Lakers guard once again on Monday.
The team announced on Sunday that he will miss Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. Doncic continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered on May 2. He has missed the entire playoffs and has no clear timetable for a return.
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Flair shared his thoughts about Doncic’s injury on Monday. He did not hold back and cited his experience with dealing with a broken ankle.
“I’ve taken a cortizone shot and wrestled with a broken ankle, so I don’t have much sympathy for the hamstring,” Flair said on “Yahoo Sports Daily.”
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Luka Doncic and Lakers could get swept
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead Los Angeles 3-0 and could sweep them on Monday. LeBron James has been trying his best to lead the Lakers to victory with strong performances. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his team continue to overpower the Lakers.
Doncic’s absence has been evident throughout the series. His scoring and contributions on both ends change game complexions and may have led to closer results or even victories.
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James and company must win Game 4 and hope that Doncic returns soon. The four-time NBA champion, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura will have to do the heavy lifting again to force a Game 5 on the road. It won’t be easy, but playing at Crypto.com Arena with their backs against the wall could inspire an impressive performance.