Gary Payton talks about Luka defense

Why is he talking about luka all of a sudden though

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@grok what did he say?

Gary Payton said Luka Dončić isn't a strong defender yet but has potential if he commits. He emphasized Luka needs to dedicate himself, use his physical tools, and make sacrifices to improve defensively. Payton noted it's up to Luka to change his mindset. Luka's 2024-2025 stats show a 111.6 defensive rating, 1.8 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game, indicating average defense with room to grow.

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He led the entire playoffs in steals last season.