“League’s Next Transcendent Star”: Lakers Coach Heaps Huge Praise on Mavericks Superstar Luka Doncic
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We have witnessed Luka Doncic capabilities for the last two years. There are rarely any players in the league who perform at this level right from the start. Dallas Mavericks‘ decision to trade him for Trae Young paid off.
The Mavs are in the playoffs while the Atlanta Hawks are still looking to build a team around Trae. This year, Doncic averaged a ridiculous 28.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game while playing 33.6 minutes per game.
Doncic’s performances were enough for the Mavs to lock in the seventh seed in the West. During the Playoffs, become a problem for one of the best defensive teams in the league. Yes, the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George-led Los Angeles Clippers have lost two games to the Mavericks.
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The future is looking bright for Luka Doncic
In Game 4 of the Playoffs, Luka registered a 43 point triple-double with an unforgettable game-winner. Doncic impressed NBA superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry with this performance.
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In a pre-game press conference, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel was asked if he thinks Doncic is the next star in the league.
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“I think he is the league’s next transcendent star,” Vogel said. “That’s my take on it, it’s just remarkable what he is doing right now at his age and you know one of the most unique players ever to come into this league. I believe he is you know if not the next transcendent star, one of the next transcendent stars.” added Frank Vogel.
The former Euro League MVP has already proved he is more than capable of performing on the bigger stage. This is Luka’s first playoff series, but he is playing like a 10-year veteran in the league.
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Considering the fact that Luka is playing with an injured left ankle makes this playoff run even more mind blowing. Despite losing Game 5 by 43 points, the fans believe Doncic will lead the Mavs to a victory in the first round.
Game 6 has become a must-win for the Mavericks if they want to keep their championship hopes alive. Can Luka Doncic get it done? We will have a clearer picture on Thursday night.