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TMZ Sports recently caught up with NBA legend Scottie Pippen to ask him about recent comparisons between former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan and second-year Mavs star Luka Doncic. Pippen famously served alongside Jordan on the Bulls teams that dominated the ’90s. Together, the two icons won six championships. Moreover, they became close friends. If […]

Luka Doncic is having a historic sophomore campaign in leading the Dallas Mavericks to the upper echelon of the Western Conference. However, the Mavs’ 20-year-old phenom is still hesitant to put his name in the same breath as Michael Jordan. ESPN’s Tim McMahon and several members of the media talked to the Slovenian superstar after […]

Luka Doncic has quickly become a name in the conversation for the Most Valuable Player, but his rise to superstardom has also come with plenty of chirping at the officials — something that has become a trend this season. The Dallas Mavericks superstar had some choice words for the referees at the end of a […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic believes that becoming the Sports Illustrated’s “Breakout Star of the Year” is something special that inspires him to do even better. “When I heard about it I was happy, it was something special,” the Mavs star told DallasBasketball.com. “I appreciate everyone from ‘Sports Illustrated’ awarding that to me. It’s something […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is unsure about what to feel after passing Michael Jordan’s record for most consecutive 20-5-5 games. Per Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, the Mavs youngster was a little overwhelmed by the record. It’s not just because of the countless statistical records broken every single season, but being mentioned […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic has broken the record of Michael Jordan for the most consecutive 20-5-5 games in league history. Per Mavs PR, Doncic has now 19 straight games with at least 20 points, five, rebounds, and five assists. Doncic claimed the record in Sunday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings. He ended the game […]

In their second years in the NBA, Luka Doncic is a legitimate MVP candidate and Trae Young is lighting up the league with 28.7 points per game. This is not the same reality for Marvin Bagley III. Despite both players rising to a higher level from the 2018 NBA Draft, Kings power forward Marvin Bagley […]

The build-up to the 2018 NBA Draft was rather fascinating. Most reputable NBA Draft analysts believed that Luka Dončić was going to be as sure of a thing as you can find. The Sacramento Kings were among the teams that apparently didn’t feel the same way. The Kings appear as if they had written off […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has tied Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan for the longest streak of games with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists since the NBA/ABA Merger with 18 straight games. The Mavs’ floor general joins Jordan and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with such […]

During the first quarter of the Dallas Mavericks’ early afternoon matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans, Luka Dončić was dishing out some serious dimes to teammates. The first pass was a behind the back pass to Dwight Powell in the pick-and-roll between two defenders. Another great assist also went to Powell but this time was […]

Last year, Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Dončič burst onto the scene with one of the best rookie season we’ve seen in a long time. The 20-year-old Slovenian star was immediately viewed as one of the future faces of the league. What most didn’t realize is how quickly Dončič would become that kind of player. The […]

As part of a recent interview with NBA Cafe Barcelona, retired All-Star Steve Nash noted his affinity for Mavs star Luka Doncic. Several talented players have come through the NBA at a young age, but Nash feels that Doncic might be the best 20-year-old the league has ever known. Via EuroHoops: “I think he’s maybe […]

Luka Doncic is having an incredible 2019 so far as he’s quickly become a superstar for the Dallas Mavericks in only his second year. In fact, he’s performed so well that respected sporting publication Sports Illustrated is naming him as the Breakout of the Year. According to the Sports Illustrated staff, this award is given […]

Not a lot of NBA players can claim that they are in the Most Valuable Player conversation at just 20 years old. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is already at that stage in just his second year in the league, but he’s not letting the adulation get to his head. The Slovenian wunderkind recently opened […]

Former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov washed his hands on the Luka Doncic snub, noting that he has no regrets that the team opted to select Deandre Ayton instead. Kokoskov actually coached Doncic in the Slovenian national team. He didn’t reveal if he had any output on the Suns’ possible draft choices. But Suns […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]