With the #3 pick (!) in the 2018 draft, the Mavs get Luka Doncic

[dirt_dobber]

Most likely offseason click bait - but here is the story...
Report: Luka Doncic Snapped at Mavs Exec, Team Concerned over Star's Future in DAL
by - JENNA CICCOTELLI, JUNE 14, 2021
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-future-in-dal

Are Luka Doncic's days with the Dallas Mavericks numbered?

According to Tim Cato and Sam Amick of The Athletic, "multiple team sources" are concerned about Doncic's long-term future in Dallas, though he "has a healthy relationship with the Mavericks organization at large."

But things aren't perfect, according to the report. In February, Doncic "snapped" at director of quantitative research and development Haralabos Voulgaris after a turnover, saying, "Don't f--king tell me to calm down" after he interpreted a gesture as Voulgaris telling him to do so.

Later, Voulgaris said his gesture wasn't directed at Doncic alone, but the incident "only worsened an already inflamed relationship between the two."

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by dirt_dobber

Most likely offseason click bait - but here is the story...
Report: Luka Doncic Snapped at Mavs Exec, Team Concerned over Star's Future in DAL
by - JENNA CICCOTELLI, JUNE 14, 2021
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-future-in-dal

Are Luka Doncic's days with the Dallas Mavericks numbered?

According to Tim Cato and Sam Amick of The Athletic, "multiple team sources" are concerned about Doncic's long-term future in Dallas, though he "has a healthy relationship with the Mavericks organization at large."

But things aren't perfect, according to the report. In February, Doncic "snapped" at director of quantitative research and development Haralabos Voulgaris after a turnover, saying, "Don't f--king tell me to calm down" after he interpreted a gesture as Voulgaris telling him to do so.

Later, Voulgaris said his gesture wasn't directed at Doncic alone, but the incident "only worsened an already inflamed relationship between the two."

Does anyone remember the article posted about Luka snapping at Carlisle a few times this year on the bench.

Some said that was nothing but I'm starting to think Luka has a short temper and he could very well be frustrated with the Mavs overall

All these reports aren't just falsely made made up.....

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Originally Posted by Dallas41

Does anyone remember the article posted about Luka snapping at Carlisle a few times this year on the bench.

Some said that was nothing but I'm starting to think Luka has a short temper and he could very well be frustrated with the Mavs overall

All these reports aren't just falsely made made up.....

Luka has a sensitive/fiery temperament for sure. It's pretty common for people with a competitive and perfectionist personalities. I think he will manage it better as he matures and I don't think we need to overreact when he snaps at referees, Carlisle, Voulgaris etc.

It's hard to tell whether Luka legitimately dislikes Voulgaris or if this article was driven by someone else in the Mavs front office (turf war). Interesting read though. I've followed Voulgaris on Twitter for years before he joined the Mavs. He can be arrogant and abrasive but he is incredibly hard working and talented. I know he is exceptionally fond of Luka and I expect he will take this on board and be more diplomatic going forwards.