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“He Can Make All the Plays”: Lakers Legend Issues Bold Statement on Luka Doncic After His 53-Point Performance

Averaging 40.1 ppg through his first 9 games of the season, Luka Doncic has cemented his place in history. He is now only the second player ever to average 40 ppg through the first 9 games – and one NBA…

By Pranay Mukherjee · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:36 PM

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Derek Fisher praised Luka Doncic's complete offensive versatility following his 53-point game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Fisher compared Doncic to legendary Lakers figures Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West.
Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Blazers.

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Lakers legend Derek Fisher praised Luka Doncic following his 53-point display in a 124-118 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. Fisher stated that Doncic can make every necessary play offensively and expressed full confidence in his ability to lead the team.

Fisher compared Doncic's skillset and competitive mentality to iconic Lakers greats Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West. The performance contributed to Doncic averaging 40.1 points per game across his first nine games while helping the Lakers reach an 8-2 record.

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“He Can Make All the Plays”: Lakers Legend Issues Bold Statement on Luka Doncic After His 53-Point Performance

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