Luka Doncic isn’t just leading the Los Angeles Lakers; he is rewriting the franchise’s storied history. In a recent display of offensive brilliance, Doncic officially surpassed NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain for a remarkable scoring milestone, further cementing his status as the new face of the purple and gold.
The milestone occurred during the Lakers’ recent 117-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA Cup group play. Doncic exploded for 44 points, marking his third consecutive 40-point game to open the 2025-26 season. By achieving this, he joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record three straight 40-point performances to start a campaign.
While Chamberlain achieved the feat twice in the early 1960s, doing so in the modern era underscores the magnitude of Doncic’s dominance. Through the first few games of the season, the Slovenian superstar is averaging a staggering 45.3 points per game, along with 11.7 rebounds and 7.7 assists.
Doncic’s historic run comes at a critical time for Los Angeles. With LeBron James sidelined due to injury, the Lakers have leaned heavily on Luka’s scoring and playmaking. Despite facing constant double-teams and physical defense, Doncic has remained efficient, shooting over 50 percent from the field.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised the young star’s poise, noting that Doncic “continues to get where he wants to go” regardless of the defensive scheme. His ability to anchor the offense has kept the Lakers at the top of the Western Conference standings, proving that the blockbuster trade to bring him to LA was a franchise-altering move.
Despite the individual accolades and comparisons to icons like Chamberlain and Michael Jordan, Doncic remains focused on the team’s success. When asked about sustaining this historic scoring pace, Doncic remained humble, stating that winning is the “whole point.”
As the Lakers look toward a deep playoff run, having a player who can match the scoring output of the most dominant forces in basketball history makes them a terrifying opponent. If Doncic continues to shatter records at this rate, the record books in Los Angeles are going to look very different by the end of the season.
