After 308 Points in Eight Games, Lakers’ Luka Doncic Responds to Kobe Bryant Mentality Comparison
A comparison to Bryant
Doncic was asked about Perkins’ assessment after scoring at least 40 points in three consecutive games. Perkins had described him as the player whose mentality most closely resembled Bryant’s.
In comments shared with the media, Doncic said the comparison meant a great deal because Bryant had been an idol to many. He expressed appreciation for being mentioned alongside the late Hall of Famer.
A landmark scoring pace
Wednesday’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings marked Doncic’s 100th game in a Lakers uniform. He reached 308 points over his first eight games of the season, an average of 38.5 per game.
That total was the highest through eight games since Wilt Chamberlain scored 418 in the same span in 1962-63. Lakers public relations also said Doncic joined Chamberlain as the only players since 1960-61 with five 40-point games in their first eight games of a season.
Chasing Lakers history
Doncic’s scoring has drawn comparisons with Bryant and other great scorers, including Michael Jordan and Chamberlain. Bryant spent 20 years with the Lakers and became known for his drive to win championships and improve his game.
The article describes Bryant as arguably the greatest Lakers player and says Doncic is building a case to become another franchise icon. It also notes that Doncic is pursuing a third scoring title and his first NBA MVP award during an 82-game season.
Key points
- Doncic said being compared with Bryant was an honor because Bryant was an idol to many.
- He scored 308 points in his first eight games, the most since Chamberlain’s 418 in 1962-63.
- Doncic reached 100 games in a Lakers uniform during Wednesday’s matchup with Sacramento.
- He joined Chamberlain as the only players since 1960-61 with five 40-point games through eight games.