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Weeks Before Luka Doncic Locks Horns with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Former Knicks Star’s Comments will Sting Mavs Nation

Published 09/03/2023, 11:00 PM EDT

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During the NBA off-season, numerous basketball superstars are proudly representing their respective countries in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. While countries like the USA, Canada, and Australia have multiple NBA players, Slovenia and the Dominican Republic rely heavily on their standout players – Luka Doncic and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite being his squad’s sole superstar-caliber player, Luka Doncic and his team are gaining a reputation as formidable contenders. They are causing concern among the best-performing teams in the ongoing FIBA tournament.

During their practice sessions, Team USA was overtly searching for ways to neutralize Luka’s magical abilities on the court. However, a recent statement from an NBA star raises questions about Luka’s abilities. Moreover, it could upset Dallas Mavericks fans. 

Obi Toppin claims Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a deeper bag than Luka Doncic 

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Theo Pinson posed a compelling question to Obi Toppin on his podcast, Run Your Race. He asked, “Who has a deeper bag? Luka Doncic or Shai Gilegous-Alexander?” After a thoughtful pause, Toppin confidently responded, “A deeper bag? I’ll say Shai.”

Shai Gilgeous has showcased an impressive arsenal of scoring moves while elevating the ranks of the NBA’s top scorers. However, Dallas Mavericks fans might not kindly take Obi Toppin’s remarks. Luka showcases otherworldly performances night after night, one of them being against Toppin’s New York Knicks last season

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Both players are currently repping their country in the ongoing FIBA tournament. There’s no definitive answer to the question of who possesses the most versatile skill set. One way to gauge the answer is by observing which player makes a bigger impact on the global stage this year. Nevertheless, fans can find solace soon as the two stars go head-to-head in a fierce battle.

Slovenia and Canada will face each other in the FIBA quarterfinals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Canadian squad are set to face off against Luka Doncic and Slovenia in the upcoming FIBA World Cup matchup. Luka, fresh from an unexpected loss to Dennis Schroder’s German team, posted an impressive stat line of 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Meanwhile, Shai and his team have hit their stride, particularly during critical game moments.

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So far, discussions have positioned Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic as the top two players in the competition. Naturally, this has sparked comparisons between the two stellar players. To make it more interesting, Alexander and Doncic will face off in a high-stakes elimination game. Interestingly, Canada enters the matchup as an eight-point favorite.

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Undoubtedly, this game won’t definitively crown the best player of the two. However, the two stars’ performances can undoubtedly influence the ongoing debate, giving them additional points to make their case.

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Saahil Dhillan

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at Essentially Sports. He has been writing articles and blogs for 5 years now, including those for a sports brand that manufactures knee braces, for a Red Bull athlete in 2019 and for a documentary of an Ultra Running Coach in 2021. There’s plenty Saahil can write about why he likes basketball, having followed the NBA for more than 10 years, but he is most keen on picking out various offense/defense strategies, on/off-court decisions, roster changes in crunch time and other underrated key elements that leave an impact on the scoreboard.
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Sameen Nawathe