Luka Doncic Articles - Page 113

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoWhich NBA star has improved the most this season?

Every year, the NBA will produce players that take the step from benchwarmer to role player or from role player to starter or from starter to All-Star. But, what we’re looking at here are players that have already established themselves as stars but have once again, elevated their games to a whole new level. When […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoThe reason Carmelo Anthony won West Player of the Week over James Harden, Luka Doncic

Many across the league were puzzled as to why Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony won the Western Conference Player of the Week Award over Houston Rockets superstar James Harden and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports has the answer for you: The league office decides its weekly honorees based […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoAnnoyed Trae Young claims only 'retirement' will stop comparisons to Luka Doncic

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has been compared to draftmate Luka Doncic since the two were swapped as part of the opening stretch of the 2018 NBA Draft. The Dallas Mavericks acquired the third overall pick, which they used to select the eventual Rookie of the Year. The two went head-to-head for the award, and […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Rick Carlisle unlocked Luka Doncic by shifting lineup around him

Luka Doncic has quickly evolved from standout Rookie of the Year to a triple-double machine vying for the Most Valuable Player race — an emergence that is quite unprecedented. A lot of that credit goes to Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, who quickly tapped into Doncic’s full potential by pairing him with a lineup […]

Milwaukee Bucks · 5 years agoESPN's straw poll has Giannis Antetokounmpo early leader for MVP over LeBron James, Luka Doncic, James Harden

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was given the NBA’s MVP award for his outstanding play in the 2018-19 season. Remarkably, The Greek Freak is the early favorite to win the award again, according to a recent media poll from ESPN — even over players like LeBron James, Luka Doncic and James Harden. Via ESPN: ESPN […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic reacts to grabbing a career-high 18 rebounds

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic gobbled up a career-high 18 rebounds in their 118-97 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Asked about his achievement, the Mavs guard simply attributed it to how the ball just found him as he just stood beneath the basket, via Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com. Luka Doncic to TNT […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic ties LeBron James with highest scoring average in 20 games ever by a player age 20 or younger

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic continues to dazzle this season with yet another impressive performance against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Mavs’ sophomore guard finished with 33 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists in the team’s 118-97 victory. Moreover, Doncic ties four-time MVP LeBron James for yet another NBA record. Including his 33-point effort tonight, […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoBehind Luka Doncic, the Mavs are putting the Western Conference on notice

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the big surprises this NBA season, amassing a record of 14-6 with wins against the likes of the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, and, most recently, the league-leading Los Angeles Lakers. They’ve accomplished this thanks in large part to the sensational play of their sophomore superstar Luka […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic is first player to put up 33-18-5 with 5 3-pointers in a non-OT game

Luka Doncic has been putting up absurd numbers across the board for the Dallas Mavericks this season while playing just 33.8 minutes per game. The Mavs star hit another personal milestone in the team’s 118-97 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, as he became the only player to notch 33 points, 18 rebounds […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVideo: Mavs' Luka Doncic pays homage to Dirk Nowitzki with the one-leg fade at the post

Dirk Nowitzki no longer plays for the Dallas Mavericks, but the team’s current European superstar Luka Doncic made sure to honor the retired star by using one of his moves on Tuesday night. In the second quarter of the Mavericks’ road game versus the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center, Doncic posted up […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoTimberwolves’ Jeff Teague says Mavs' Luka Doncic is ‘probably the best player in the NBA right now’

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has taken the NBA over by storm this season. His performance earned him the first Western Conference Player of the Month honors for the 2019-20 season. With the Minnesota Timberwolves facing the Mavericks on Wednesday, Jeff Teague was asked about trying to stop Doncic. Teague stated that he’s ‘not really […]

Milwaukee Bucks · 5 years agoBucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavs' Luka Doncic named NBA Players of the Month for October and November

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic have been named the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November. Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mavericks guard Luka Dončić have been named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for […]

NBA · 5 years agoCan Zion Williamson follow Luka Doncic's footsteps and win Rookie of the Year?

Zion Williamson entered the NBA with more fanfare than any player since LeBron James in 2003, but will the former Duke standout be able to claim Rookie of the Year honors, as Luka Doncic did in his debut season? Williamson and Doncic took far different paths to the NBA. Luka, who hails from Slovenia, began […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoDirk Nowitzki believes Mavs are ‘set up to be good for a long, long time’

The future is certainly bright for the Dallas Mavericks organization, especially with Rookie of the Year-turned-blossoming superstar Luka Doncic leading the charge for the Mavs. The young Mavs squad displayed just how good they can be on Sunday, when they defeated the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers and snapped their 10-game winning streak in the […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Dirk Nowitzki admits he thought Luka Doncic would struggle in Year 2

Luka Doncic has taken an unprecedented leap into superstardom in his second year in the league, going from reigning Rookie of the Year winner to potential MVP contender. Even Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki, who played with Doncic last season, can attest to how much of a surprise it is to see him thrive this […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis believe win over Lakers prove Mavs can compete with the top dogs

For Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, the Mavs’ 114-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday prove that they can compete with the NBA’s top teams. Doncic and Porzingis echoed each other’s thoughts in a post-game interview. It’s a big win for a Mavs team that has been performing relatively well […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic reacts to getting the win over idol LeBron James

After their 114-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic shared his thoughts on facing his idol LeBron James for the second time this season. Per George Efkarpides of Eurohoops.net, Doncic will never lose his admiration for James, noting that the four-time MVP was his idol growing up. Luka […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVideo: Lakers' Rajon Rondo caught giving Mavs' Luka Doncic a weird stare

The Dallas Mavericks ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ 10-game winning streak in a blowout that was virtually decided as early as the third quarter — thanks largely to the monster quarter by Mavs point guard Luka Doncic who scored 16 of his 27 points and half his 10 assists in that period. The 20-year-old then […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs star Luka Doncic ties LeBron James for most consecutive 20-5-5 games

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic not only beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, but he also joined “The King” in the record books. Doncic tied James’ mark for the most consecutive games (15) with at least 20 points, five assists and five rebounds. Only Michael Jordan and Russell Westbrook have more […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVIDEO: Mavs' Luka Doncic shares heartwarming moment with fan with rare muscle condition

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles. Prior to the Mavs’ matinee against the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic had the chance to meet the 22-month-old Slovenian boy that he helped raise over $2.2 million. . @luka7doncic meets 22-month-old Slovenian boy, Kris, for whom Luka helped […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVIDEO: Mavs' Luka Doncic pulls off signature step-back 3-pointer right in front of LeBron James

The Dallas Mavericks snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ 10-game winning streak with ease, as they came away with a 114-100 victory at Staples Center. Luka Doncic had another monster performance as he flirted with a triple-double against the Purple and Gold. He had 27 points in the game, 21 of which came in the second […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoKristaps Porzingis acknowledges Mavs teammate Luka Doncic has that 'it' factor

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been playing extremely well this season. He’s averaging almost a triple-double right now with 30.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9.6 assists. He’s also started to draw comparisons to four-time MVP LeBron James with how phenomenal he’s been playing despite being just 20 years old. Doncic has earned praises from […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoComparing LeBron James and Luka Doncic's rookie seasons

Deservedly so, LeBron James burst onto the NBA scene in 2003 with an immense amount of fanfare. He was “The Chosen One” and “The Kid from Akron” who was drafted by his hometown team. Luka Doncic, on the other hand, took a far different path to the NBA, having played professionally in Europe since the […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoDanny Green compares Mavs' Luka Doncic to a ‘bigger Lou Williams’

There are plenty of comparisons being made to Luka Doncic as the league tries to make sense of what the Dallas Mavericks star really has to offer. Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Danny Green, however, offered a unique take on who the Mavs’ point-forward reminds him of. Put simply, Green sees a “bigger Lou Williams” in […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoRockets' Nick Young takes shot at Mavs' Luka Doncic after James Harden's 60-point explosion

James Harden is making rounds on social media as the Houston Rockets guard scored a historic 60 points at the expense of the Atlanta Hawks. In fact, his performance was so impressive that even Nick Young had to get on Twitter to shower him with some love and include Luka Doncic of the Mavs in […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoRick Carlisle reacts to Luka Doncic's bounce-back game vs. Suns

It didn’t take Dallas Mavericks rising star Luka Doncic too long to get his groove back following a sub-par shooting effort against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. The Mavs youngster had another tremendous outing on Friday, as Doncic led his team to a 120-113 victory against the Phoenix Suns. Doncic torched the Suns a […]

Phoenix Suns · 5 years agoPhoenix planned on selecting Luka Doncic and making a FA run for Clint Capela prior to 2018 NBA Draft

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic dropped 42 points and 11 assists against the Phoenix Suns last night. The Suns were one of the three teams that passed on selecting the Slovenian Sensation on draft night. According to Marc Stein of The New York Post, the Suns, which then had the first overall pick, apparently had […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoDwyane Wade in disbelief of Luka Doncic's 40-10 game

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic had quite a November to remember, averaging a 30-plus point triple double throughout the whole month. He was spectacular once more in the Mavs’ 201-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, going one-rebound shy of yet another triple-double, finishing with 42 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds in 38 […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic becomes 3rd player in NBA history to average a 30-point triple-double in a calendar month

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is truly a special basketball player, as he recently joined the ranks of Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook as the third player in NBA history to average a 30-point triple-double over the span of a calendar month. The Big O achieved the feat five times in his career, while Westbrook […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoSuns coach Monty Williams speaks on Luka Doncic's hot start to 2019-20 season

The accolades keep on piling on for Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic in just his second season in the NBA. His brilliance no longer takes opposing players and coaches by surprise, as the 20-year-old Slovenian guard still continues to rack up impressive numbers even with defenses now paying closer attention to him. Ahead of the […]

Sacramento Kings · 5 years agoThe weird story on Vlade Divac maybe not discounting Luka Doncic because of his dad

The Sacramento Kings passed up the opportunity to draft a talisman in Luka Doncic, but not due to a personal agenda. Despite rumors that general manager Vlade Divac refused to draft the Rookie of the Year due to a prior history of disliking his father Sasa, there are factors that point to other reasons for […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic explains why he avoided the media and immediately left after Mavs' loss to Clippers

After the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday at home, Mavs star Luka Doncic didn’t meet with the media and immediately left the arena. Doncic was very upset about the loss and explained his decision to leave the Mavs stadium early on Wednesday: “I was feeling sad yesterday,” Doncic said, via […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoPaul George admits Mavs star Luka Doncic is 'going to be scary' when he hits his prime

In just his second year in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic is already turning the heads of his colleagues. Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George — one of the league’s top defenders — is one of those who are impressed by the rapid rise of the Mavs’ youngster. In George’s opinion, Luka is […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoClippers' Paul George, Kawhi Leonard speak on slowing down Luka Doncic

After their win over the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard shared their strategy on how they tried to contain Luka Doncic. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, George shared that the strategy was to keep multiple bodies on Doncic and to make sure that he doesn’t get […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic avoids media after crushing defeat, poor night vs. Clippers

Dallas Mavericks’ young star Luka Doncic was clearly frustrated on Tuesday night, so much so that he decided to skip the mandatory post-game press conference. The usually accommodating 20-year-old avoided the media in the Mavs’ 99-114 defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers at home – snapping their five-game winning streak in the process. Luka Doncic […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoLuka Doncic reacts to Clippers snapping Mavs' 5-game winning streak

The LA Clippers snapped the Dallas Mavericks’ five-game winning streak on Tuesday. Star guard Luka Doncic flocked to Twitter to express his thoughts on the tough loss. Bounce back! — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) November 27, 2019 In the 114-99 loss, Doncic put up 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. He was 4-of-14 from the […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoDoc Rivers calls Mavs' Luka Doncic a combination of James Harden, Larry Bird, LeBron James

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers believes that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is a combination of James Harden, Larry Bird and LeBron James Before the Clippers played the Mavs on Tuesday, Rivers was asked about a comparison for Doncic’s playing style. In response, the veteran champion coach said he sees some LeBron, Bird […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoVideo: Mavs' Luka Doncic appears to yell 'f**k you!' after offensive foul

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic wasn’t too pleased with the call against him by the referees. As he headed to the bench, Doncic appeared to yell some foul words to the referee. Peep the clip below and be the judge. Did he drop the F-word? Or was he cursing in Slovenian? Luka Doncic appears to […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoRockets' Russell Westbrook assessed a Flagrant 1 foul on Luka Doncic shove 2 days after

The NBA has assessed a Flagrant 1 foul on Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook two days after he shoved Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic. The said showing happened in the third quarter of the Mavs’ 137-123 win on Sunday. HOU’s Russell Westbrook assessed Flagrant 1 upon league review for his contact against DAL’s Luka Dončić […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoDoc Rivers says Luka Doncic 'plays too well to be whatever age they say he is'

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers doesn’t think Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is 20-years-old because the Mavs’ point-forward is playing too good. Rivers says Doncic “plays too well to be whatever age they say he is.” Doc Rivers on Luka Doncic: “He’s not young. … He plays too well to be whatever age […]

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