Lakers Believe Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves Pairing’s Defensive Issues Are Being Exaggerated

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Lakers Believe Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves Pairing’s Defensive Issues Are Being Exaggerated

Dan Woike stated that one team source believes that as long as the Lakers' "other needs on the wing and at the rim" are addressed, Reaves and Doncic's defensive issues are not an issue. "Reaves was also one of the most important voices inside the Lakers’ locker room a season ago," Woike added, highlighting how important Reaves has become.

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