Lakers Legend Marvels at Luka Doncic's Record-Tying Pace

James Worthy couldn't believe how quickly the Lakers star matched a milestone that took him 14 years to achieve.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 5:10am

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Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy was left in awe after Luka Doncic tied his franchise record for most 30-point games in a Lakers uniform. Worthy, who set the mark over the course of 14 seasons, joked that it was absurd how quickly the 27-year-old Doncic matched his long-standing achievement.

Why it matters

Doncic's rapid ascent to the top of the Lakers' record books underscores his transformative impact on the team since being traded from the Dallas Mavericks. At just 27 years old, the Slovenian superstar is rewriting the franchise's history in real-time, leaving even the most accomplished Lakers icons in a state of disbelief.

The details

Doncic tied Worthy's record of 52 30-point games in a Lakers uniform during a dominant week where he scored 51 points against the Chicago Bulls and recorded a 30-point triple-double against the Denver Nuggets. Currently leading the NBA in scoring at 32.8 points per game, Doncic has completely revitalized the Lakers' offense since the blockbuster trade that brought him to Los Angeles.

  • On March 12, Doncic torched the Chicago Bulls for a season-high 51 points.
  • On March 14, Doncic dropped 30 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds in an overtime win against the Denver Nuggets.

The players

Luka Doncic

A 27-year-old Slovenian superstar and the current leading scorer in the NBA, who was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks.

James Worthy

A Hall of Fame forward who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 14 seasons, establishing the franchise record for most 30-point games that Doncic has now tied.

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What they’re saying

“It took me 14 years!”

— James Worthy, Lakers Legend (Spectrum SportsNet)

What’s next

As the Lakers push for a top seed in the Western Conference, Doncic will continue to rewrite the franchise's record books, leaving even the most accomplished Lakers icons in awe of his rapid ascent.

The takeaway

Luka Doncic's ability to match long-standing Lakers records in a fraction of the time it took the franchise's legends to set them underscores his transformative impact on the team. At just 27 years old, the Slovenian superstar is cementing his place among the Lakers' all-time greats, leaving even the most accomplished icons like James Worthy in a state of disbelief.