With the #3 pick (!) in the 2018 draft, the Mavs get Luka Doncic - Page 26 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

KillerLeft · 02-06-2020, 08:44 PM

I can't decide what makes me happier, that Harden was picked 2nd to last, or that Trae Young was picked last.

mac222b · 02-06-2020, 10:37 PM

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I can't decide what makes me happier, that Harden was picked 2nd to last, or that Trae Young was picked last.

Oh Harden all day. Trae has done nothing to diminish the integrity of the game, to my knowledge. Only guy I hate more is Wade. Rondo is maybe 3rd most hated. Chris Paul and then Jimmy Butler amongst current guys.

Underdog · 02-06-2020, 10:34 PM

Team LeBron by a mile.

saclare · 02-07-2020, 05:52 PM

Gotta feel that if Luka were healthy and had played to his level, he would have been drafted earlier. Watched a clip of it and seemed Giannis was more honoring Embid and Siakam with his choices. What was cool is you could tell he knew Luka was going next, but really wanted him.

EricaLubarsky · 02-10-2020, 05:06 PM

Luka expected to play Wednesday in the last game before the break. One game on and then the break.

Almost hope he just takes Wednesday off to get another few days of rest.

BPo001 · 02-10-2020, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Luka expected to play Wednesday in the last game before the break. One game on and then the break.

Almost hope he just takes Wednesday off to get another few days of rest.

Mark Followill: Luka update from Rick Carlisle: “He scrimmaged 5-on-5 yesterday and today. The hope is he’ll play Wednesday. It depends on how he feels and how he tolerates the last two days.”

Luckily they play the Kings on Wednesday, so hopefully he won’t play the whole game.

Underdog · 02-11-2020, 04:15 AM

The fire in his eyes... I pity whoever we play against when he comes back.

Underdog · 02-11-2020, 03:27 PM

@espn_macmahon: “I’m ready,” Luka Doncic told reporters after practicing today. He’ll play tomorrow night vs. Kings and in the All-Star Game. (The All-Star Game was never really in question. Sorry, Devin

@ESefko: Luka Doncic said he intends to play both the rising stars game and the All-Star game this weekend in Chicago.

Underdog · 02-12-2020, 09:14 PM

@FOXSportsSW: Luka discusses what it means to the @dallasmavs for him to be an All-Star starter. https://twitter.com/home

Underdog · 02-18-2020, 07:26 AM

Dirk Nowitzki hopes Luka Doncic spends his entire career with the Mavs
https://clutchpoints.com/mavs-news-d...mpression=true

Underdog · 02-28-2020, 09:41 PM

Scoobay · 06-22-2020, 10:28 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHIwGyr3QMc

10 things about Luka

Scoobay · 06-22-2020, 10:28 AM

double post

dirt_dobber · 07-10-2020, 04:28 AM

I get the Tatum hype - but look at our guy Luka!

Games played to reach
3,000+ PTS, 1,000+ REB, and 150+ 3PM
before age 22:
Jayson Tatum: 209
Kevin Durant: 239
Kobe Bryant: 266
LeBron James: 266

LUKA!!!!
Luka at 21 with only 126 games:
•3,075 points
•1,065 rebounds
•324 3PM

dirt_dobber · 07-10-2020, 04:28 AM

I get the Tatum hype - but look at our guy Luka!

Games played to reach
3,000+ PTS, 1,000+ REB, and 150+ 3PM
before age 22:
Jayson Tatum: 209
Kevin Durant: 239
Kobe Bryant: 266
LeBron James: 266

LUKA!!!!
Luka at 21 with only 126 games:
•3,075 points
•1,065 rebounds
•324 3PM

DunkYardDaze · 07-12-2020, 05:47 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpXH6XrXeuE

dirt_dobber · 08-03-2020, 12:01 PM

Tommy Beer@TommyBeer
Most games with more than 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists this season:
Luka Doncic: 21
James Harden: 21
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 17
LeBron James: 12
It's hard to believe the mind-boggling numbers Luka is posting as a 21-year old.
The kid is special.

dirt_dobber · 08-03-2020, 12:01 PM

Tommy Beer@TommyBeer
Most games with more than 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists this season:
Luka Doncic: 21
James Harden: 21
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 17
LeBron James: 12
It's hard to believe the mind-boggling numbers Luka is posting as a 21-year old.
The kid is special.

sefant77 · 08-04-2020, 05:41 PM

Lol Kangz

MFFL · 08-08-2020, 07:46 PM

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic may collect another award to add to his growing collection. Saturday, it was announced that he’s a finalist for this season’s Most Improved Player.

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram are the other two finalists. Both are having standout seasons and were named All-Stars for the first time in their careers this season—like Doncic. However, their numbers haven’t taken the same leap that Doncic’s have.

The winner will be announced on TNT—Woj or Shams will break the news first on Twitter—during their coverage of the NBA playoffs.

MFFL · 08-09-2020, 10:23 AM

Luka the youngest player ever to lead the NBA outright in Triple-Doubles. He beat out Magic

EricaLubarsky · 08-25-2020, 06:37 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9CzjpX_H2k

One of the best analyses of the game 4s and Luka I've seen.

Bryan_Wilson · 08-31-2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9CzjpX_H2k

One of the best analyses of the game 4s and Luka I've seen.

Love his breakdowns. Big fan of all of his videos. And while I love his breakdowns I actually really like his delivery. His voice is... pleasing? He enunciates the right things and just overall has the best quality breakdowns for me personally.

EricaLubarsky · 09-16-2020, 02:19 PM

All NBA first team 2020

LeBron James F Los Angeles Lakers .493 25.3 7.8 10.2 0.5
James Harden G Houston Rockets .444 34.3 6.6 7.5 0.9
Anthony Davis F Los Angeles Lakers .503 26.1 9.3 3.2 2.3
Giannis Antetokounmpo F Milwaukee Bucks .553 29.5 13.6 5.6 1.0
Luka Doncic G Dallas Mavericks .463 28.8 9.4 8.8 0.2

DevinHarriswillstart · 09-16-2020, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

All NBA first team 2020

LeBron James F Los Angeles Lakers .493 25.3 7.8 10.2 0.5
James Harden G Houston Rockets .444 34.3 6.6 7.5 0.9
Anthony Davis F Los Angeles Lakers .503 26.1 9.3 3.2 2.3
Giannis Antetokounmpo F Milwaukee Bucks .553 29.5 13.6 5.6 1.0
Luka Doncic G Dallas Mavericks .463 28.8 9.4 8.8 0.2

No Clippers lol.

Well-deserved Luka.

tap2390 · 09-16-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

All NBA first team 2020

LeBron James F Los Angeles Lakers .493 25.3 7.8 10.2 0.5
James Harden G Houston Rockets .444 34.3 6.6 7.5 0.9
Anthony Davis F Los Angeles Lakers .503 26.1 9.3 3.2 2.3
Giannis Antetokounmpo F Milwaukee Bucks .553 29.5 13.6 5.6 1.0
Luka Doncic G Dallas Mavericks .463 28.8 9.4 8.8 0.2

Hell yeah!!!! Luka!!!!

Thespiralgoeson · 09-16-2020, 03:21 PM

1st team all-nba in only his second year. I'm trying to think of all the players in NBA history who've done that.

I know Duncan and Bird were 1st team as rookies. I think Jerry West and Oscar Robertson were as well. Wilt and Wes Unseld were MVP as rookies. I'm pretty sure Kareem was first team by his sophomore season. I don't know the others off the top of my head, but I know it's a short, short list. Among players who were NOT first team all-nba in their sophomore seasons- Jordan, Lebron, Magic, Shaq, Kobe, Durant, Hakeem, and pretty much anyone else you can think of.

KillerLeft · 09-16-2020, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

1st team all-nba in only his second year. I'm trying to think of all the players in NBA history who've done that.

I know Duncan and Bird were 1st team as rookies. I think Jerry West and Oscar Robertson were as well. Wilt and Wes Unseld were MVP as rookies. I'm pretty sure Kareem was first team by his sophomore season. I don't know the others off the top of my head, but I know it's a short, short list. Among players who were NOT first team all-nba in their sophomore seasons- Jordan, Lebron, Magic, Shaq, Kobe, Durant, Hakeem, and pretty much anyone else you can think of.

Special.

mac222b · 09-17-2020, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

1st team all-nba in only his second year. I'm trying to think of all the players in NBA history who've done that.

I know Duncan and Bird were 1st team as rookies. I think Jerry West and Oscar Robertson were as well. Wilt and Wes Unseld were MVP as rookies. I'm pretty sure Kareem was first team by his sophomore season. I don't know the others off the top of my head, but I know it's a short, short list. Among players who were NOT first team all-nba in their sophomore seasons- Jordan, Lebron, Magic, Shaq, Kobe, Durant, Hakeem, and pretty much anyone else you can think of.

Wow! Thanks for posting this. Great to put it in context. Congrats Luka. Rarefied air for our wunderkind.

Biggest surprise to me is Magic not being all-nba by second season! I’m guessing Moses or Kareem, Bird, Dr.J, Gervin are locks. Who is the 5th guy? Alex English? Seems like it would have to be another guard, can’t think of any. Pistol Pete, Tiny, Barry and Westphal were all past prime.

Thespiralgoeson · 09-17-2020, 06:42 AM

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Wow! Thanks for posting this. Great to put it in context. Congrats Luka. Rarefied air for our wunderkind.

Biggest surprise to me is Magic not being all-nba by second season! I’m guessing Moses or Kareem, Bird, Dr.J, Gervin are locks. Who is the 5th guy? Alex English? Seems like it would have to be another guard, can’t think of any. Pistol Pete, Tiny, Barry and Westphal were all past prime.

It was Dennis Johnson. Phoenix version.

And yeah, I was kind of shocked to find out that Magic didn't make it by year two, considering he was Finals MVP as a 20 year old rookie.

Thespiralgoeson · 09-16-2020, 03:34 PM

^^ Just checked on Bill Russell. Wasn't all-nba first team until year 3. (Granted, it's harder for centers because there's only one spot, but still.)

MFFL · 09-16-2020, 03:50 PM

Very happy the NBA recognized Luka already

I really thought Leonard would sneak into the first team and drop Luka to second team

bulldogsjc · 09-17-2020, 12:36 AM

2020 New Green Jersey

Thespiralgoeson · 09-17-2020, 02:19 AM

Players who’ve made All-NBA First Team at age 21 or younger in NBA history...

Rick Barry
Tim Duncan
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Luka Doncic

MFFL · 09-18-2020, 08:19 PM

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Players who’ve made All-NBA First Team at age 21 or younger in NBA history...

Rick Barry
Tim Duncan
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Luka Doncic

Players Season Age (at end of regular season)
LeBron James 2004-05 21 years, 110 days
Max Zaslofsky 1946-47 21 years, 114 days
Luka Doncic 2019-20 21 years, 168 days
Kevin Durant 2009-10 21 years, 197 days
Tim Duncan 1998-99 21 years, 359 days
Rick Barry 1965-66 21 years, 359 days

If the 2019-20 season would have ended as per schedule on April 15th, Doncic, at 21 years and 47 days, would have been the youngest ever to receive an All-NBA First Team selection

Thespiralgoeson · 09-17-2020, 02:19 AM

double post

DevinHarriswillstart · 09-18-2020, 03:02 PM

Luka 4th in MVP voting behind Lebron, Harden, and Giannis. I'm pretty happy with that.

SMC0007 · 09-18-2020, 04:14 PM

F Harden. He should potentially be ahead of everyone besides Giannis.

Thespiralgoeson · 09-18-2020, 04:53 PM

I had Luka third behind Giannis and Lebron, but that's still not too shabby for a 21 year old sophomore.

KillerLeft · 09-18-2020, 05:20 PM

Yeah, I'm not trying to call anyone out, because we're fans - I know how it is.

But, if your favorite player finishes 4th in MVP voting and makes 1st team all NBA at age 21, in his second year, and you're upset about that...you might want to take a step back chew some perspective gummies.