Breaking news: Larry Bird Says Lakers Must Go All-In on Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić: “If You Want a Title and Legacy, Give Luka a Dominant Center Like Jokić”.
NBA legend Larry Bird has made waves with his latest bold take: the Los Angeles Lakers need to go all-in to acquire Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić if they want to return to championship glory. In a candid interview, Bird emphasized substance over style, pointing to Dončić’s elite basketball IQ and Jokić’s all-around dominance as a duo that could reshape the league.
“If you’re serious about winning, you don’t chase the flash. You build around brilliance,” Bird said. “Luka is brilliance. You put someone like Jokić next to him, and not only do you win—you dominate. That’s legacy-building.”
Bird’s comments come at a time when the Lakers are seeking a clear direction after a string of inconsistent seasons. While stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis have delivered a title, age and injuries have raised questions about the team’s future. Bird sees Dončić, with his generational playmaking ability, as the next great Laker if the front office is bold enough.
“Luka is one of the smartest players I’ve ever seen—reminds me of Magic with that vision,” Bird added. “But he needs a partner who can handle the paint, stretch the floor, and create when it counts. Jokić is that guy.”
Pulling off a move for either player would be complicated, let alone both. But for Bird, the reward outweighs the risk.
“You want titles? You want a dynasty? You go get the smartest players in the game and let them work.”
Whether or not the Lakers can pull off such a blockbuster remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: Larry Bird knows what greatness looks like, and he sees it in Luka and Jokić.
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