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O'Neal Urges Doncic to Step Up as Leader
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- Shaquille O'Neal criticized Luka Doncic for needing more team leadership to elevate teammates.
- His comments come as the Lakers struggle and pressure Doncic to shift from individual success to playoff wins.
- Doncic's playoff record has drawn scrutiny after the Mavericks' 2022 Western Conference Finals exit.
- Analysts echo O'Neal, urging better ball distribution as the Lakers' legacy weighs on him.
