WWE legend Rick Flair goes on wild rant about Luka

WWE legend Ric Flair bizarrely set his sights on Luka Doncic as soon as again after the All-Star missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest playoff loss with an injury.

Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring pressure early last month and confronted a race to be slot in time for the playoffs. He missed the Lakers’ first-round win over the Houston Rockets and was swiftly dominated out of the second-round sequence against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

On Saturday night time, the Lakers entered Game 3 down 0-2 in a sequence that noticed another ugly injury, however without Doncic again, JJ Redick’s team may do little. LeBron James scored 19 factors with eight assists and 6 rebounds, however the Lakers misplaced 131-108 at dwelling to the Thunder.

The Lakers are now in peril of being swept by the ruthless Thunder. Flair is inserting the blame at the toes of the injured Doncic, taking to social media to vent his frustration.

“@lukadoncic, There Is Only One Word That I Can Possibly Say, And That’s DISAPPOINTED. 46 Million Dollars, And You Can’t Play,” Flair posted on X. “OMG, I Would Jump Off The Empire State Building With A Parachute For 46 Million Dollars A Year, And I Don’t Even Know How To Pull The Cord To Open It— But I Would Take My Chances.”

Fans instantly flocked to Doncic’s protection, highlighting the severity of the hamstring injury he sustained. Some pointed out how the injury is especially painful in terms of basketball, with one fan posting: “Ric, there is running and stopping in basketball, this isn’t wrestling. Hamstring injuries aren’t a toughness thing or a take some painkillers and get out there thing.”

“So he should risk ruining his career & health long term by playing with an injury, just because he’s paid 46M?” quipped another.

Flair has been extremely outspoken about Doncic and his failure to return from injury during the Thunder sequence. In Game 1, Flair posted: “Luka @lukadoncic, Please Get In The Game! Take A Shot Of Cortisone And Deal With The Pain! They Are Paying You 50 Million A Year, And You’re Not There! WTF! I Hope @JeanieBuss Trades You Next Year. Nobody Wants A Lame Duck On Their Team!”

He ultimately backed down from his claims, acknowledging Doncic’s spectacular season, which noticed him common 33 factors per game. Flair referred to Doncic as the Lakers’ “future” however still expressed disappointment he wasn’t playing.

Then, ahead of Game 2, Flair posted: “With Or Without @lukadoncic, I’m So Confident That @KingJames Will Prevail Tonight! You Can Sit On The Sidelines Or Be In The Game. WOOOOO!”

The Lakers take on the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Monday, May 11, making an attempt to keep away from a sweep.