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Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoScout compares LaMelo Ball to Mavs' Luka Doncic

The hype for LaMelo Ball has greatly increased since the teenager broke into Australia’s National Basketball League, now a likely top-five draft pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. Ball is even already drawing comparisons to Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic, according to a scout. Ball’s tight handle at 6-foot-7 and his court vision at […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs coach Rick Carlisle not surprised by Luka Doncic's 40-point triple-double

Most pundits saw great things ahead for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic after a stellar rookie campaign, but not a lot of people could have predicted him making such a huge leap in just his second season with the Mavs. The 20-year-old Slovenian guard dropped his 14th career triple-double performance in their game against the […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLakers star LeBron James reacts to Luka Doncic's historic 40-point triple-double for Mavs

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made it known that he wasn’t surprised by Luka Doncic’s 40-point triple-double for the Dallas Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs. LeBron quickly took it to Instagram to react to Luka’s big performance, posting a photo of him and Luka on his IG stories and captioning it with “He’s […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavericks' Luka Doncic joins LeBron James as only players with 40-point triple-double before turning 21

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has forged his named beside LeBron James as the only players with a 40-point triple-double before turning 21 years old. The 20-year-old Slovenian phenom dropped 42 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in Monday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs, 117-110. This is Doncic’s sixth triple-double in the young […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoWarriors star Stephen Curry reacts to Luka Doncic wearing Curry 7s

With the way he is playing, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has become a hot commodity not only in the league, but also in the sneaker free agent market. Currently without a shoe deal, the Slovenian sensation has been rocking plenty of options to start the 2019-20 season, donning everything from Kobe 4 Protros to […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoSpurs' Dejounte Murray says Mavs' Luka Doncic is already a 'star'

Ahead of their matchup on Monday, San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray shared his thoughts on Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. According to the Spurs guard, the Mavs’ point-forward is already a “star” in just his second year in the league. Per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Murray recalled the early impressions […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavericks' Luka Doncic matches LeBron James with most recent statistical feat

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic has been making statistical history nearly every time that he takes the floor in his second NBA season. Following his 26-point, 15-rebound and seven-assist outing during Saturday’s win over the Toronto Raptors, Doncic matched LeBron James by being the first player 21 years of age or younger to record […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVIDEO: Mavs' Luka Doncic goes behind the back to split two Raptors defenders

The Dallas Mavericks managed to bounce back from a disappointing loss against the New York Knicks as they took down the Toronto Raptors. Luka Doncic was his usual terrific self, leading the Mavs to a win with his sheer presence alone. Doncic finished the 110-102 win with another near triple-double of 26 points, 15 rebounds […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoKendrick Perkins says Luka Doncic 'is a baby LeBron James minus the athleticism'

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is very impressed with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, so much so that he’s calling the new Mavs franchise player “a baby LeBron James minus the athleticism.” Even though the Mavs lost to the New York Knicks on Thursday, Doncic once again etched his name in NBA […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoDennis Smith Jr. admits he's a big Luka Doncic fan 'and that ain't changing'

Following the hotly-contested matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks on Thursday — a result that went in the favor of the latter, 106-103 — Knicks young guard Dennis Smith Jr. spoke out about his admiration for Mavs sophomore stud Luka Doncic. According to Smith himself, he is a self-confessed Doncic supporter. […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic declares intention to play for Slovenia in 2020 Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Dallas Mavericks second-year man Luka Doncic has recently announced his intention to represent his home nation of Slovenia for the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournament in 2020. According to Doncic himself, while his focus remains with the Mavs, he is still very much willing to play for his country’s national side as they continue to pin […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs star Luka Doncic is youngest player in NBA history to post 30-point triple-double at Madison Square Garden

The legend of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic just continues to grow. Even though the Mavs lost to the New York Knicks on Thursday, Doncic once again etched his name in NBA history. Doncic recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists versus the Knicks. By doing so, the reigning Rookie of the Year became […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs star Luka Doncic doesn't think Kristaps Porzingis deserved to be booed by Knicks crowd

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic doesn’t think Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis deserved to be booed by New York Knicks fans on Thursday. Porzingis was loudly booed by the Knicks crowd in the player introductions and every time he touched the ball. Chants of “KP sucks,” “Go back to Latvia” and “Traitor” were also screamed. […]

NBA · 5 years agoGM Donnie Nelson knew Luka Doncic would be best player in 2018 NBA Draft

Luka Doncic has developed into a bona fide star since breaking into the league last season, but one man had the vision to scope him out of the bunch before trading up to get him. Dallas Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson envisioned Doncic as the best player in the draft well before the Mavs traded Trae […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs owner Mark Cuban admits Luka Doncic 'does stupid s**t and that's a good thing'

The Dallas Mavericks took yet another loss to the lowly New York Knicks as Luka Doncic’s 33-point triple-double went to waste against Kristaps Porzingis’ former team. Mavs owner Mark Cuban admits his new prodigy is very different from the 21-year staple he had in Dirk Nowitzki, showing a completely different demeanor, including doing a whole […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoKnicks' David Fizdale predicts Mavs' Luka Doncic will challenge Dirk Nowitzki for 'greatest European to ever play'

After their win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale predicts that Luka Doncic will challenge Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki for ‘the greatest European ever to play” the game. David Fizdale on Luka Doncic: "He's definitely going to push Dirk for the greatest European to ever play when it's […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavericks' Luka Doncic gets the foul and the crazy off-balanced one-leg flip shot to go

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks was fouled yet managed to drain an off-balanced one-leg flip shot against the New York Knicks. Check out Doncic’s crazy shot below per Dime: Luka… what? https://t.co/4etrGgSAVT — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) November 15, 2019 In the 106-103 loss, Doncic finished with a triple-double: 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavericks' Luka Doncic joins Magic Johnson as only player to put up a triple-double at MSG before turning 21

Though the Dallas Mavericks fell to the New York Knicks on Thursday night for the second time of the season, Luka Doncic continues to look inspiring in his second season after winning Rookie of the Year in his first. According to ESPN, Doncic became just the second player in NBA history to put up a […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoVideo: Knicks' RJ Barrett freezes Luka Doncic with the spin move and finishes with the dunk

R.J. Barrett, the No. 3 overall pick of the New York Knicks, sauced up the reigning Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic during the Knicks/Mavericks game on Thursday night: RJ's spin move on Luka 😳 pic.twitter.com/Sy6cMt1GSD — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 15, 2019 Barrett left Doncic in the dust with a nifty spin move and […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs star Luka Doncic shows support to Kristaps Porzingis amid struggles

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic made it clear that he has Kristaps Porzingis’ back despite the latter’s early season struggles. Porzingis, who has been way off in the Mavs’ past few games, is also facing the biggest game of his career as he returns to the Big Apple to face his former team. This […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic doesn't care about MVP race, only wants to focus on playoffs

Luka Doncic was an enigma before he even played his first NBA game. He entered the league as a teenager and Euroleague MVP, and they hype around his rising star at last year’s draft was matched only by the questions as to how his game would translate to the NBA. Doncic answered those questions by […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic praises Celtics' Jaylen Brown, says he deserved contract extension

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had some tall praise for Jaylen Brown, who defended him the majority of the game during Monday’s game against the Boston Celtics. Doncic put up 34 points, but he had to work for every one of them, along with his six rebounds, and nine assists — as Brown competed at […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVideo: Mavericks' Luka Doncic channels inner Michael Jordan with the MJ shrug

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic can’t seem to do no wrong these days. In just his second year in the league, the 20-year-old has turned a lot of heads this season and has already emerged as the franchise player for the Mavs. He channeled his inner” MJ” on Monday night against the Boston Celtics when […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoVIDEO: Mavs' Luka Doncic accidentally kicks Marcus Smart in the nuts, still gets the And-1

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart got inadvertently hit in the nether regions by Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic in their teams’ match-up on Monday. Adding insult to injury, Smart was the one who got flagged for the foul. The Slovenian sensation received a dribble hand-off from Maxi Kleber and drove hard to the center of […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoCeltics coach Brad Stevens says Mavs' Luka Doncic is 'the best young player I’ve ever seen' in the pick-and-roll game

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is “the best young player I’ve ever seen” in the pick-and-roll game. Doncic and the Mavs are 6-3 on the season. They will take on Stevens and his Celtics squad on Monday. Doncic, added Stevens, “is the best young player I’ve ever seen” […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic slap during timeout was merely retaliation from Mavs' assistant coach

Mavs assistant coach Jamahl Mosley gave Luka Doncic a light slap on the cheek during a timeout in Saturday night’s 138-122 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. This sort of behavior might seem a bit strange, but there is apparently a good explanation. A look at the incident: Did Jamahl Mosley just slap Luka in the […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavericks' Luka Doncic on pace to make NBA history

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is off to a historic start in 2019-20 — literally. At just 20 years old, the Slovenian wunderkind is on pace for the best single campaign in NBA history from a player his age. Though it’s early in the season — just nine games, in fact — Doncic has averaged […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic passes LeBron James for most 30-point triple-doubles before the age of 21

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic may have lost the epic matchup last weekend with LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers — punctuated by monster triple-doubles by each star no less — but the Mavs sophomore made up for it by beating a James record instead. The 20-year-old finished the game against the visiting New […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic joins Oscar Robertson as only players ever to reach 1500 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists in first 80 games

Every critic who said that the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic will have a huge sophomore slump is happily eating his words. The Mavs star has wowed analysts, fans, and players alike with his mature brand of basketball. He continues to defy the odds as he plays like a grizzled vet in a young body. He […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVideo: Mavs' Luka Doncic freezes Knicks' Julius Randle with the nasty fake

Julius Randle didn’t even know what hit him on Friday night. The New York Knicks forward got a dose of some “Luka Magic” in the New York Knicks’ away game versus the Dallas Mavericks, as he tried to defend Luka Doncic dow low. The sophomore sensation unleashed a couple of deceiving fakes to free himself […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic is first Dallas player to record 25+ points in 6 of Mavs' first 7 games in a single season

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has guided the Mavs to a 5-2 start to the season. While doing so, Doncic is putting up stellar numbers and establishing himself as one of the best players in the NBA. After putting up 27 points on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, Doncic became the first Mavs player to […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs coach Rick Carlisle calls Luka Doncic 'one of the best players on the planet'

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle isn’t surprised by what Luka Doncic does anymore. That’s because Carlisle expects greatness from Doncic, who has gotten off to a stellar start to the season for the Mavs. Carlisle says Doncic is “one of the best players on the planet” and the numbers and eye test back him […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs star Luka Doncic joins elite company after posting 150 points, 50 rebounds, 50 assists in 1st 6 games of 2019-20

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic joined elite company after amassing 150 points, 50 rebounds, and 50 assists in his first six games of the regular season, joining Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook, John Havlicek, and LeBron James as the only other four NBA players to ever accomplish such a feat, according to Jason Kubatko of StatMuse. […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic pokes fun at Dirk Nowitzki for tweet about him

Luka Doncic was surprised to see his former Dallas Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki praising him for a rousing start to the season, questioning whether it was the Mavs legend who pressed the tweet button. who made you post this tweet ? that ain’t you😂😂😂 — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) November 4, 2019 Doncic is coming off […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoKevin Love calls Mavs' Luka Doncic a 'magician' and 'the future of the league'

More and more NBA players are starting to take notice of Luka Doncic’s greatness at such a young age. After getting validation from LeBron James and earning the admiration of former Dallas Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki, last season’s NBA Rookie of The Year and Mavs rising star also received some praise from Cleveland Cavaliers star […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic sets multiple records with triple-double performance vs. Cavs

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has set multiple records in his triple-double performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. In the 131-111 win, Doncic finished with 29 points, 15 assists, and 14 rebounds. This marks the Mavs’ guard’s second consecutive triple-double, after his 31-15-13 performance on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Per NBA.com […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoHawks' Trae Young reacts to Mavs' Luka Doncic's second-straight triple-double against Cavs

Sensational sophomores Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young have a rivalry going on, but they still hold each other in high regard. The 2019 Rookie of the Year runner-up displayed his admiration for the Slovenian sensation on Sunday after Doncic recorded his second straight triple-double of the season in […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoDirk Nowitzki reacts to Luka Doncic's monster game against the Cavs

Luka Doncic continues to dazzle in just his second year as an NBA player. His brilliance at the start of the 2019-20 NBA regular season has certainly caught everyone’s attention — including the greatest player to ever don the Dallas Mavericks uniform. Dirk Nowitzki was in awe after the 20-year-old Mavs prodigy dropped yet another […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic reacts to Lakers' LeBron James calling him a 'bad motherf***er'

After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Lakers star LeBron James called Mavs youngster Luka Doncic a “bad motherf***er.” James and Doncic had a special duel. LeBron finished with 39 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists, while Doncic put up 31 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists. The Lakers defeated the […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoLakers superstar LeBron James calls Mavs guard Luka Doncic 'a great young talent'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks youngster Luka Doncic had a special duel on Friday in the Lakers’ road win against the Mavs. LeBron finished with 39 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists, while Doncic put up 31 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists. The Lakers defeated the Mavs by a final […]

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