Luka Doncic's defensive stats over the month of March show the concerns around him being a defensive liability were overblown.

Since signing a two-way contract with the Lakers, Goodwin has averaged 6.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 47.0% shooting across 19 appearances. Goodwin also has recorded at least one offensive rebound in 18 out of his 19 games played with the Lakers, showing the grit and hustle he displays on a nightly basis ( via ESPN ).

T.J. McConnell isn't considered much of a 3-point threat, so Luka Doncic didn't bother closing out on him late in the first quarter Wednesday night. McConnell drained a 3 from the left wing, then patted Doncic on the butt on the way down the court to remind Doncic that he's capable from long range.