‘Closest Thing to Kobe (Bryant) That I’ve Seen,’ ‘An All-Time Great’ — Lakers Star Luka Dončić Draws Bold Comparison From NBA Champion

Amid Luka Dončić’s scorching start to the season, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins compared the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s mindset to Kobe Bryant’s, drawing on his own experience facing the late Lakers legend in the NBA Finals. Dončić entered Wednesday’s road matchup against the Sacramento Kings riding a five-game streak of 35-plus points, tied for the longest by a Laker since Bryant.