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

[sefant77]

Yeah, Payne gets definately an erection talking about himself and his training.

Time for Luka to hit it up with Holger

[MavzMan]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Final votes are in...

Thank you for posting this as I was looking for it last night and couldn't find it. This kind of confirms my worry about Luka being a draw for free agents. He still ranked pretty low on that list, behind Steven Adams as a 3rd OKC player ahead of Luka.

I know there are a lot of ways to look at it, but I just feel like the Mavs are once again going to have to overpay to get a 2nd tier player to come here as a UFA. The Luka draw is not there with the players like it is when the fans.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by MavzMan

Thank you for posting this as I was looking for it last night and couldn't find it. This kind of confirms my worry about Luka being a draw for free agents. He still ranked pretty low on that list, behind Steven Adams as a 3rd OKC player ahead of Luka.

I know there are a lot of ways to look at it, but I just feel like the Mavs are once again going to have to overpay to get a 2nd tier player to come here as a UFA. The Luka draw is not there with the players like it is when the fans.

I wouldn't read too much into it -- the West is STACKED, and rookies rarely get the the nod right out of the gate (LeBron had similar stats in his rookie season and still came up short)... Plus, Adams is killing it this year; averaging over 15/10, his play has helped elevate OKC to the next level (not to mention that his Aquaman movie grossed over a billion dollars worldwide!)... And the players still voted for Luka over guys like Draymond and KAT, who probably both deserve a nod.

The curious thing to me is that Doncic was listed as a frontcourt player, which probably increased his overall odds of getting in since most of those backcourt players have better stats than him... That means the NBA loves him enough to give him whatever edge they can -- the players won't be able to ignore the hype for long.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by MavzMan

Thank you for posting this as I was looking for it last night and couldn't find it. This kind of confirms my worry about Luka being a draw for free agents. He still ranked pretty low on that list, behind Steven Adams as a 3rd OKC player ahead of Luka.

I know there are a lot of ways to look at it, but I just feel like the Mavs are once again going to have to overpay to get a 2nd tier player to come here as a UFA. The Luka draw is not there with the players like it is when the fans.

I'd say that has a lot more to do with him being a rookie than anything else...If he keeps it up I doubt he'll be behind guys like Adams and Aldridge next year tbh (a better record would also help).

Plus if we are being honest those 2 guys are really the only ones he could arguably be ahead of this year. All in all I'd say those were great resuts for a rookie on a bad team.

[sefant77]

Yeah, its like kind of a rookie treatment, not disliking

[MavzMan]

Originally Posted by Underdog

not to mention that his Aquaman movie grossed over a billion dollars worldwide!

Must spread rep

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: Sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The NBA issued a memo to all 30 teams today reminding players are prohibited from throwing/kicking items such as a basketball into the crowd. The league informed teams there have been increased number of such incidents this season.

@MavsDraft: Luka changed the nba

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@ShamsCharania: Sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The NBA issued a memo to all 30 teams today reminding players are prohibited from throwing/kicking items such as a basketball into the crowd. The league informed teams there have been increased number of such incidents this season.

@MavsDraft: Luka changed the nba

Cool...just waiting to hear the all star voting changes that are due any minute now...

[thewizard]

Per Shams: Luka is going to be in the Skills Challenge on All Star Weekend

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by thewizard

Per Shams: Luka is going to be in the Skills Challenge on All Star Weekend

File under: “no duh”

The NBA certainly isn’t sleeping on our boy!

[Skywalker]

Yeah, no brainer tbh.

[Underdog]

@tim_cato: Luka has his second career triple-double. here's the list of teenagers who have recorded multiple triple-doubles:

- Luka Doncic
-

that's the list

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@tim_cato: Luka has his second career triple-double. here's the list of teenagers who have recorded multiple triple-doubles:

- Luka Doncic
-

that's the list

All those guys are legends

[MavzMan]

If Lebron was still with Cleveland in the East, Luka would be the #1 fan vote for the Western Conference All-Star team. Yeah. As Mr. Hammer said, he's too legit to quit.

OK, it's a Monday and it was a very long weekend.

[Underdog]

[Bryan_Wilson]

Hope Dirk calls for one hack a Lonzo to showcase that 41% ft shooting.

[saclare]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Hope Dirk calls for one hack a Lonzo to showcase that 41% ft shooting.

My goodness I had to look that one up to make sure you weren't fooling. How embarrassing that must be as a guard.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by saclare

My goodness I had to look that one up to make sure you weren't fooling. How embarrassing that must be as a guard.

He's shooting 23% in January(10 games)... off just 13 fta's since he looks like he's avoiding any chance at getting a foul.

[Underdog]

Luka Doncic officially snubbed for being a rookie (just like LeBron was):

[Skywalker]

Klay had no business being an all star this year. Aldridge is arguable over Luka. Oh well. Maybe he gets some love in a injury replacement situation

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Klay had no business being an all star this year. Aldridge is arguable over Luka. Oh well. Maybe he gets some love in a injury replacement situation

Or somebody (AD?) gets traded to the East.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Klay had no business being an all star this year. Aldridge is arguable over Luka. Oh well. Maybe he gets some love in a injury replacement situation

I think an argument could be made that Russ doesn’t belong. He’s averaging a triple double, but his shooting numbers are atrocious.

[Underdog]

[MFFL]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Luka Doncic officially snubbed for being a rookie (just like LeBron was):

I wasn't that upset about it. The West is PACKED with great players.

He'll certainly make it next year

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by MFFL

I wasn't that upset about it. The West is PACKED with great players.

He'll certainly make it next year

I feel the same way, but it's still kinda lame. He was #2 overall in fan voting and the ASG is supposed to be an exhibition for the fans.

I get that bonuses, contracts, etc. come out of those selections, but as a fan I'm selfish.

[Underdog]

Luka Doncic is the second player in NBA history to record 1,000 points, 340 rebounds, and 260 assists through the first 50 games of their career... Oscar Robertson last did it back in 1960.

[Underdog]

@BillSimmons: The Kings blew it by passing on Luka but with that said... I really really really like Marvin Bagley.

[hayth.james.g]

I’m interested to see where Lukas RPG land now that box score warrior DeAndre Jordan is gone.

[sefant77]

Luka need to average 7 APG for the rest of the games to reach 6 APG over the season.

So there are solid chances he ends up as a 21/7/6 rookie

[MavzMan]

Originally Posted by Underdog

I feel the same way, but it's still kinda lame. He was #2 overall in fan voting and the ASG is supposed to be an exhibition for the fans.

I get that bonuses, contracts, etc. come out of those selections, but as a fan I'm selfish.

This is my biggest gripe about it. I feel like this is somewhat of a screw job for whatever reason and there is ton of possibilities, but think about these results:

- 8% behind #1 voted Lebron (4,620,809 vs 4,242,980)
- voted #3 overal (Giannis w/ 4,375,747)
- over 1 million ahead of WC forwards KD, Paul George, and nearly 2 million ahead of AD

[BPo001]

I haven’t watched, but it looks like episode 3 and 5 have Luka/Dirk. It’s espn +, so not sure if you have to pay extra?
http://www.espn.com/watch/series/51f...7/nba-year-one

[Underdog]

@DwainPrice: If Anthony Davis' injured finger keeps him out of the All-Star game, could his spot be filled by, I don't know, maybe Luka Doncic? Why not? Luka will already be in Charlotte for some other activities. And he was 3rd in the fan voting. Give the people what they want. @NBA

[Murphy3]

Originally Posted by Underdog

That's aweome... I hope the Mavs can lock Kleber up long term.. Definitely a player you'd like to have moving forward.

[Underdog]

@tim_cato: it's so obvious luka doncic is rookie of the year that sports betting sites have stopped taking money on it lol (via @betonline_ag)

[Underdog]

@All_Things_Mavs: They’re about to unleash Headband Luka. The league isn’t ready. https://twitter.com/All_Things_Mavs/...51015915880449

[MavzMan]

Please no. We just got rid of Samurai Wes.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

I still want his ghostbusters shoes.

[turin]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I still want his ghostbusters shoes.

I'm not a sneaker guy, but I'd buy a pair of those in a heartbeat if I could get them for under $100. Yeah, good luck with that. LOL

[j0Shi]

Much love for wonderboy from The Mismatch pod with Vernon and KOC. Said Luka would go #1 in a redraft and they wouldn't trade him for Zion.

[BPo001]

Interview with Luka
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-new...source=Twitter