{
  "id": 4794732,
  "title": "Lance Stephenson Boldly Lists Luka Doncic As A Top 5 All-Time Point Guard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/lance-stephenson-boldly-lists-luka-doncic-as-a-top-5-all-time-point",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T05:38:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lance-stephenson-boldly-lists-luka-053821397.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On March 25, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lance Stephenson, a former NBA player, appeared on the show \"3's and Ones\" and listed Luka Doncic as one of the top five point guards in NBA history. The hosts and viewers were taken aback by this statement, as Doncic, currently 27 years old, has yet to prove himself as an all-time great. However, Stephenson's statement did get some support from Russ, a popular rapper and songwriter, who said that if Doncic maintains his current pace, he will definitely be in the top five. Despite the controversy, Doncic's potential as a point guard cannot be ignored. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to score and create opportunities for his teammates. However, he still has a long way to go before he can be considered an all-time great. Some argue that other players like Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul deserve a spot on the list before Doncic. Westbrook, known for his explosive athleticism and rebounding skills, averaged a triple-double for an entire season in his prime. Chris Paul, on the other hand, is credited with the second-most assists in NBA history and has an impressive basketball IQ. While both players have made their mark in the game, it remains to be seen whether Doncic will be able to surpass them in the near future. Nonetheless, with the Lakers' hopes hanging on his shoulders, Doncic has the opportunity to prove his worth and join the ranks of the NBA's all-time great point guards.",
  "summary": "While listing his top five point guards of all time, Lance Stephenson boldly mentions Luka Doncic ahead of some all-time greats.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lance Stephenson ranked Luka Doncic among top 5 point guards.",
    "Doncic, 27, still needs to prove all-time greatness.",
    "Russ supports Doncic's potential if he maintains current pace."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lance Stephenson's endorsement of Luka Doncic as a top-five all-time point guard puts pressure on Doncic to live up to his own potential and validates his trajectory among some in the basketball community.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}