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Ric Flair Calls Out Lakers' Luka Doncic for Missing Thunder Playoff Series

Ric Flair Calls Out Lakers' Luka Doncic for Missing Thunder Playoff Series

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are losing 3-0 in their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Doncic of the Lakers has been absent due to a hamstring injury, which many, including wrestler Ric Flair, have criticized. The Thunder look likely to sweep the Lakers in the series.

Key Facts

  • The Lakers trail 3-0 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second-round NBA playoffs.
  • The Lakers lost the recent home game by 131-109 despite strong efforts from players like LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.
  • Luka Doncic has not played since April 2 due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, sustained during a regular-season game versus the Thunder.
  • Ric Flair publicly criticized Doncic on social media for missing the games despite his high salary.
  • Doncic averaged 33.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game this season.
  • Luka has expressed frustration about watching games instead of playing.
  • Other star players like Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, and Kevin Durant have also missed playoff games.
  • Oklahoma City Thunder could finish the series with a sweep on Monday night.
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