Luka Doncic praises Stephen Curry during Lakers media day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Luka Doncic expressed his respect for Stephen Curry when asked about the toughest players to guard at the Los Angeles Lakers media day. Doncic named Curry as his top choice, highlighting the challenges of defending him due to Curry's movement and ability to create space. Their history includes a pivotal matchup in the 2022 Western Conference Finals, where Curry’s performance was instrumental in the Warriors' success against Doncic’s Mavericks. As the season approaches, both players are expected to play crucial roles for their respective teams amid ongoing challenges.
- •Luka Doncic named Stephen Curry as hardest player to guard.
- •Doncic spoke at Lakers media day on September 30, 2026.
- •The two have faced each other in high-stakes matchups before.
- •Curry is nearing 40 years old but remains a key figure in the league.
- •Both players will lead their teams amid expectations for the season.
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic Offers Massive Compliment To Stephen Curry
"The questions on NBA media day often force superstars to show respect to others around the league. Luka Doncic received a question at the Los Angeles Lakers media day event about the toughest players to guard in the league. The Lakers superstar wasted no time and had Stephen Curry ready as his answer before the […] The post Luka Doncic Offers Massive Compliment To Stephen Curry appeared first on HEAVY.
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