Mark Cuban on Luka Doncic: 'He has the ability to be top 2, top 3 of all time'
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expressed high praise for Luka Doncic, stating that the young star has the potential to rank among the top 2 or top 3 players of all time. Cuban emphasized Doncic’s exceptional ability to control every aspect of a game, highlighting his impact on the court. “I don’t think there’s any question, he has the ability to be top 2, top 3 of all time,” Cuban said on FanDuelTV’s Run It Back.
Source: TalkBasket
Source: TalkBasket
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Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
What’s different for Luka Doncic, Mavericks this time around vs. Clippers? ‘We have Kai’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:50 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
What’s different for Luka Doncic, Mavericks this time around vs. Clippers? ‘We have Kai’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The 2021 series between the Mavericks and Clippers changed significantly when Tyronn Lue canceled the Luka/Zu minutes and put Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup.
Nico isn’t here, and PJ Tucker is not the same kind of defender. But Russell Westbrook is here. pic.twitter.com/7UmVWkezFv – 6:46 PM
The 2021 series between the Mavericks and Clippers changed significantly when Tyronn Lue canceled the Luka/Zu minutes and put Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup.
Nico isn’t here, and PJ Tucker is not the same kind of defender. But Russell Westbrook is here. pic.twitter.com/7UmVWkezFv – 6:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The postseason is here, and so is Luka prep
I vote Kobe Brown to be scout team Luka pic.twitter.com/YAKGwR7w2K – 5:39 PM
The postseason is here, and so is Luka prep
I vote Kobe Brown to be scout team Luka pic.twitter.com/YAKGwR7w2K – 5:39 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked if it’s fun playing against Luka Doncic, Terance Mann said definitely not because he’s a great player. But he loves the challenge. He also says from the start, the two have talked trash to each other on the court but he describes it as friendly. Mann has nothing but respect – 5:07 PM
Asked if it’s fun playing against Luka Doncic, Terance Mann said definitely not because he’s a great player. But he loves the challenge. He also says from the start, the two have talked trash to each other on the court but he describes it as friendly. Mann has nothing but respect – 5:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
“Do I like playing against Luka Doncic? The answer is no… he’s a great player… we’re excited to play them for a third time. That’s fun.”
-Terance Mann – 5:04 PM
“Do I like playing against Luka Doncic? The answer is no… he’s a great player… we’re excited to play them for a third time. That’s fun.”
-Terance Mann – 5:04 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dallas Mavericks, Doncic: “The difference with last series against the Clippers? Kyrie Irving” @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 3:50 PM
Dallas Mavericks, Doncic: “The difference with last series against the Clippers? Kyrie Irving” @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 3:50 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka and Co. go through their first practice in advance of the first round of the playoffs against the LA Clippers. pic.twitter.com/OeG3PGNQax – 2:40 PM
Luka and Co. go through their first practice in advance of the first round of the playoffs against the LA Clippers. pic.twitter.com/OeG3PGNQax – 2:40 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic speaks for the first time ahead of the playoffs. He kept it simple when asked what’s different about this team compared to the last two playoff matchups with the Clippers:
“We have Kai.” pic.twitter.com/9blPTS3qJG – 1:58 PM
Luka Doncic speaks for the first time ahead of the playoffs. He kept it simple when asked what’s different about this team compared to the last two playoff matchups with the Clippers:
“We have Kai.” pic.twitter.com/9blPTS3qJG – 1:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked Doncic what it means to have to have @DereckLively back around the team and on the court following the passing of his mother, Kathy. pic.twitter.com/7YtOwk9g6A – 1:58 PM
I asked Doncic what it means to have to have @DereckLively back around the team and on the court following the passing of his mother, Kathy. pic.twitter.com/7YtOwk9g6A – 1:58 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Single game leaders this season:
PTS — Luka (73)
REB — Nurkic (31)
AST — Haliburton (23)
STL — AD, Herb, Shai, Mann (7)
BLK — Wemby (10)
FGM — Brunson, Luka (25)
3PM — K. Murray (12)
FTM — Giannis (24)
MIN — Maxey (54) pic.twitter.com/OMQFxDxRFP – 12:39 PM
Single game leaders this season:
PTS — Luka (73)
REB — Nurkic (31)
AST — Haliburton (23)
STL — AD, Herb, Shai, Mann (7)
BLK — Wemby (10)
FGM — Brunson, Luka (25)
3PM — K. Murray (12)
FTM — Giannis (24)
MIN — Maxey (54) pic.twitter.com/OMQFxDxRFP – 12:39 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Just submitted my 1st Team All-NBA and here’s what it looks like
1. Jokic
2. Tatum
3. Brunson
4. Doncic
5. SGA
Carry on… – 9:52 AM
Just submitted my 1st Team All-NBA and here’s what it looks like
1. Jokic
2. Tatum
3. Brunson
4. Doncic
5. SGA
Carry on… – 9:52 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
My MVP Ballot is:
1- Luka
2- Jokic
3- SGA
4- Giannis
5- Brunson – 8:17 AM
My MVP Ballot is:
1- Luka
2- Jokic
3- SGA
4- Giannis
5- Brunson – 8:17 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
My All NBA Teams Are:
1st Team: Luka, SGA, Giannis, Tatum, Jokic
2nd Team: Brunson, Edwards, LeBron, KD, AD
3rd Team: Steph, Fox, Booker, Kawhi, PG
Toughest Omissions: Brown, Halliburton, Paolo, Wemby, Gobert, Sabonis, Zion. – 8:11 AM
My All NBA Teams Are:
1st Team: Luka, SGA, Giannis, Tatum, Jokic
2nd Team: Brunson, Edwards, LeBron, KD, AD
3rd Team: Steph, Fox, Booker, Kawhi, PG
Toughest Omissions: Brown, Halliburton, Paolo, Wemby, Gobert, Sabonis, Zion. – 8:11 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Europeans are proving their dominance in the NBA 😤
Regular season leaders in:
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic – PPG & FGM
🇱🇹 Domantas Sabonis – RPG
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama – BPG pic.twitter.com/ZEmyssxWcp – 2:25 AM
Europeans are proving their dominance in the NBA 😤
Regular season leaders in:
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic – PPG & FGM
🇱🇹 Domantas Sabonis – RPG
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama – BPG pic.twitter.com/ZEmyssxWcp – 2:25 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Jokic, Luka and Brunson are all deserving of the MVP… but Shai leading the second youngest team to the best record in an absolutely STACKED Western Conference while putting up numbers like MJ and Steph did during their MVP seasons is the reason HE is the MVP of the league!!!… – 7:38 PM
Jokic, Luka and Brunson are all deserving of the MVP… but Shai leading the second youngest team to the best record in an absolutely STACKED Western Conference while putting up numbers like MJ and Steph did during their MVP seasons is the reason HE is the MVP of the league!!!… – 7:38 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
2024 PBT NBA Awards: Nikola Jokic for MVP
I have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander second and Luka Doncic third, but fifth was the toughest spot on the ballot for me.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 5:45 PM
2024 PBT NBA Awards: Nikola Jokic for MVP
I have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander second and Luka Doncic third, but fifth was the toughest spot on the ballot for me.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 5:45 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @TimCowlishaw:
The arguments for and against Luka Doncic’s NBA MVP campaign dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:45 PM
From @TimCowlishaw:
The arguments for and against Luka Doncic’s NBA MVP campaign dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray averaged 33 points and 10 assists per 100 possessions this year.
Players to match or exceed those numbers (minimum 50 games):
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
LeBron James
Trae Young
A wonderful regular season hidden within several injuries. – 11:51 AM
Jamal Murray averaged 33 points and 10 assists per 100 possessions this year.
Players to match or exceed those numbers (minimum 50 games):
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
LeBron James
Trae Young
A wonderful regular season hidden within several injuries. – 11:51 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most points scored in the NBA in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: 1,384
2. Luka Doncic: 1,353
Highest +/- in the NBA in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: +481
2. Nikola Jokic: +397 – 11:42 AM
Most points scored in the NBA in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: 1,384
2. Luka Doncic: 1,353
Highest +/- in the NBA in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: +481
2. Nikola Jokic: +397 – 11:42 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
2023-24 for Luka Dončić:
Most pts created per game NBA history (57.2).
1 of 4 plyrs in NBA history to finish top 15 in ppg, rpg, apg & spg.
Most combined ppg, rpg & apg since 71-72 (52.9).
33.9 ppg, 4th highest ppg in last 35 yrs.
2nd most 30-point triple-doubles in a season… – 11:11 AM
2023-24 for Luka Dončić:
Most pts created per game NBA history (57.2).
1 of 4 plyrs in NBA history to finish top 15 in ppg, rpg, apg & spg.
Most combined ppg, rpg & apg since 71-72 (52.9).
33.9 ppg, 4th highest ppg in last 35 yrs.
2nd most 30-point triple-doubles in a season… – 11:11 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
New drop alert
Rate the Jordan Luka 3
pic.twitter.com/eU0hz9QR5l – 11:06 AM
New drop alert
Rate the Jordan Luka 3
pic.twitter.com/eU0hz9QR5l – 11:06 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
EXCLUSIVE: First look at the Jordan Luka 3 — Luka Doncic’s 3rd signature shoe.
Inspired by classic sports cars, shoe features IsoPlate support system & tire-informed traction.
Doncic will debut the Luka 3 to begin NBA Playoffs.
For more exclusive access to the footwear… pic.twitter.com/RPh7ZKO58W – 10:03 AM
EXCLUSIVE: First look at the Jordan Luka 3 — Luka Doncic’s 3rd signature shoe.
Inspired by classic sports cars, shoe features IsoPlate support system & tire-informed traction.
Doncic will debut the Luka 3 to begin NBA Playoffs.
For more exclusive access to the footwear… pic.twitter.com/RPh7ZKO58W – 10:03 AM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
In 3 games against the Clips, the Mavs had a +7.2 net rating with Luka Doncic on the court (114 minutes).
The Mavs were +30.3 in net rating in the 43 mins with Kyrie and Luka on the court (137.2 O RTG).
The Mavs were a -46.7 net rating in the 30 minutes Luka was off the court. – 9:55 AM
In 3 games against the Clips, the Mavs had a +7.2 net rating with Luka Doncic on the court (114 minutes).
The Mavs were +30.3 in net rating in the 43 mins with Kyrie and Luka on the court (137.2 O RTG).
The Mavs were a -46.7 net rating in the 30 minutes Luka was off the court. – 9:55 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Final RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.11
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.94
3. Luka Dončić: 16.92
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.05
5. Joel Embiid: 15.13
6. Anthony Davis: 14.54
7. Jayson Tatum: 13.7
8. Jalen Brunson: 13.43
9. Domantas Sabonis: 13.0
10. Tyrese Haliburton: 12.81 pic.twitter.com/22YKg4zBrD – 9:45 AM
Final RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.11
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.94
3. Luka Dončić: 16.92
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.05
5. Joel Embiid: 15.13
6. Anthony Davis: 14.54
7. Jayson Tatum: 13.7
8. Jalen Brunson: 13.43
9. Domantas Sabonis: 13.0
10. Tyrese Haliburton: 12.81 pic.twitter.com/22YKg4zBrD – 9:45 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Notes on the regular season:
– Pelicans finished 11th in offense, 6th in defense
– 6th in defense in b2b years
– 24th in 3PA but 4th in 3P%
– CJ 3rd in 3PM/game (3.6), only behind Steph (4.8) and Luka (4.1)
– Games played leaders: 1) Jonas (82); 2) Herb (76); 3) Zion (70) – 8:45 AM
Notes on the regular season:
– Pelicans finished 11th in offense, 6th in defense
– 6th in defense in b2b years
– 24th in 3PA but 4th in 3P%
– CJ 3rd in 3PM/game (3.6), only behind Steph (4.8) and Luka (4.1)
– Games played leaders: 1) Jonas (82); 2) Herb (76); 3) Zion (70) – 8:45 AM
More on this storyline
“I knew since the beginning… it’s Kyrie Irving. Everybody knows how he can play basketball.” Luka Doncic says he always knew his partnership with Kyrie would work 🗣 (via @JoeyMistretta_ ) -via Twitter / April 17, 2024
Law Murray: Tyronn Lue says that Russell Westbrook could be on Luka, Kyrie, Gafford, or PJ Washington in this series. I asked him if he is like this year’s Nico Batum: “Yes sir” -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / April 16, 2024