Dorian Finney Smith knows exactly what he needs to do for Luka Donsic in the playoffs.
After an eventful regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the 2025 NBA playoffs.
They begin their journey in the opening round with the sixth seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are a higher species, but the Timberwolves are by no means a bad team.
In fact, the Lakers need Luka Doncic, Lebron James, Austin Reaves and more in the best possible form to eliminate Minnesota.
Doncic is currently preparing for his first-ever postseason run as a member of Purple and Gold and as a member of his fifth overall playoff trip.
Speaking of which, veteran Dorian Finney Smith dropped his predictions about what the Laker nation should expect from the postseason Don.
“If you know him, you’ve calmed him down because he’s probably going to bare. Everyone knows that and it’s going to be a sight,” DFS said.
Even before the La Lakers stint, Finney-Smith shared the courtroom with Dallas Mavericks and Doncic.
The DFS is sure Doncic will be very vocal in the playoffs, but it is his job to restrain him in order to avoid unnecessary technical fouls.
Last season, Donsic led the Dallas Mavericks to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011, but lost to the Boston Celtics.
But it was enough to show the fans what he could do in the postseason. Now Doncic definitely has a better supporting cast.
Nevertheless, some have expressed doubts about Donsic’s ability in the playoffs. Udonis Haslem denounced Doncic for being a defensive responsibility.
This could add fuel to the fire and give Luka an additional incentive to guide the Lakers to the 18th NBA Championship in franchise history.