Pressure is something Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic doesn't feel anymore. The Mavs' floor general, who is already one of the best players in the NBA despite being only a second-year pro, has been playing high-level basketball since he was 14, so pressure doesn't faze him.
.@luka7doncic isn't phased by the pressure.
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— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 8, 2020
Doncic has taken the NBA world by storm. The youngster is racking up triple-doubles with ease and torching opponents with his crafty skills.
The reigning Rookie of the Year said last season he was surprised how well he played during his rookie campaign with the Mavs. Now, Doncic is an MVP candidate and the new face of the Mavs franchise in the post-Dirk Nowitzki era.
With that said, it's a good thing Luka doesn't feel pressure because most young guys in the league would have a hard time dealing with all of this on their plate.
In 32 games this season, Doncic is averaging 29.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 8.9 assists. He's shooting 47.4 percent from the field, 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line.
The Mavs star has 22 double-doubles and 11 triple-doubles on the season. More importantly, Doncic is leading Dallas to wins, as the team is currently 23-13 on the season, good for sixth place in the rugged Western Conference.
Derrick Rose is the youngest MVP in NBA history. He won the award during the 2010-11 season with the Chicago Bulls at the age of 22. Luka Doncic turns 21 in February. It will be interesting to see if Luka can break Rose’s record this season.
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