Luka Doncic: A lot of people don't like Dillon Brooks but I respect him for what he does
And yet Dončić’s gripes weren’t about Brooks or his approach, but for how lenient the officials were with all of Brooks’ bumps and whacks and taunts. “A lot of people don’t like [Dillon Brooks],” Luka Doncic said postgame. “But I respect him for what he does.”
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka had high praise for Dillon Brooks’ defense after Canada bounced Slovenia at the FIBA World Cup 👏
More from @JakeLFischer
yhoo.it/3sLKJdr pic.twitter.com/Toe7vPxnMS – 3:11 PM
Luka had high praise for Dillon Brooks’ defense after Canada bounced Slovenia at the FIBA World Cup 👏
More from @JakeLFischer
yhoo.it/3sLKJdr pic.twitter.com/Toe7vPxnMS – 3:11 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic is one of the best in the world, but has he gone too far with complaining to the refs?
We analyzed if his complaints about bad refereeing were legit 👀
basketnews.com/stream/181823-… – 2:47 PM
Luka Doncic is one of the best in the world, but has he gone too far with complaining to the refs?
We analyzed if his complaints about bad refereeing were legit 👀
basketnews.com/stream/181823-… – 2:47 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dillon Brooks Ready to Lead Houston Rockets’ Defensive Identity Shift sportando.basketball/en/dillon-broo… – 2:28 PM
Dillon Brooks Ready to Lead Houston Rockets’ Defensive Identity Shift sportando.basketball/en/dillon-broo… – 2:28 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
On today’s podcast @jshector and @coachthorpe talk FIBA World Cup and a possible USA vs. Canada showdown in the finals.
Plus, Dillon Brooks and the line between confidence and insecurity.
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/TrueHoopSocial1 pic.twitter.com/2L25OQgOwj – 1:46 PM
On today’s podcast @jshector and @coachthorpe talk FIBA World Cup and a possible USA vs. Canada showdown in the finals.
Plus, Dillon Brooks and the line between confidence and insecurity.
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/TrueHoopSocial1 pic.twitter.com/2L25OQgOwj – 1:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic explained Slovenia’s meltdown in the second half of the game vs. Lithuania. He also mentioned what he thinks his team is lacking.
“They have been beating us throughout the entire tournament”
basketnews.com/news-194393-lu… – 12:57 PM
Luka Doncic explained Slovenia’s meltdown in the second half of the game vs. Lithuania. He also mentioned what he thinks his team is lacking.
“They have been beating us throughout the entire tournament”
basketnews.com/news-194393-lu… – 12:57 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Dillon Brooks pesters opponents. That’s why Ime Udoka and the Rockets awarded him $86 million in July.
“He knows that I bring a different type of edge to the game,” Brooks told @YahooSports. “I have my ups and downs with it. But I can teach young guys.”
sports.yahoo.com/is-dillon-broo… – 12:45 PM
Dillon Brooks pesters opponents. That’s why Ime Udoka and the Rockets awarded him $86 million in July.
“He knows that I bring a different type of edge to the game,” Brooks told @YahooSports. “I have my ups and downs with it. But I can teach young guys.”
sports.yahoo.com/is-dillon-broo… – 12:45 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Lithuania prevails over disappointed Slovenia and Doncic #FIBAWC #WinForAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1550… – 10:22 AM
Lithuania prevails over disappointed Slovenia and Doncic #FIBAWC #WinForAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1550… – 10:22 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇱🇹 Lithuania secure a win over Luka Doncic & 🇸🇮 Slovenia and will fight for the 5⃣th place in the World Cup
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/SmyC3nQidd – 10:21 AM
🇱🇹 Lithuania secure a win over Luka Doncic & 🇸🇮 Slovenia and will fight for the 5⃣th place in the World Cup
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/SmyC3nQidd – 10:21 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka is still in the game with Slovenia down 20 in the 4th. Looks exhausted. Not shooting well. Please Coach Sekulic…GET HIM OUT OF THERE – 10:13 AM
Luka is still in the game with Slovenia down 20 in the 4th. Looks exhausted. Not shooting well. Please Coach Sekulic…GET HIM OUT OF THERE – 10:13 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic has already attempted 82 free throws in this FIBA World Cup 2023. Only 1 player has had more attempts in a single tournament over the last 30 years (Dirk Nowitzki, 2002).
However, Nowitzki needed 9 games to do it, while Doncic has done it in 7 games.
📊 Opta Stats – 10:12 AM
Luka Doncic has already attempted 82 free throws in this FIBA World Cup 2023. Only 1 player has had more attempts in a single tournament over the last 30 years (Dirk Nowitzki, 2002).
However, Nowitzki needed 9 games to do it, while Doncic has done it in 7 games.
📊 Opta Stats – 10:12 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
“I’m the best perimeter defender in this tournament, in the world, in the NBA!”
Dillon Brooks opened up on his mindset going to the FIBA World Cup semifinal, the match-up with Luka Doncic, his defensive effort and more. #FIBAWC #Canada #Rockets
Exclusive:sportal.gr/basket/article… – 10:09 AM
“I’m the best perimeter defender in this tournament, in the world, in the NBA!”
Dillon Brooks opened up on his mindset going to the FIBA World Cup semifinal, the match-up with Luka Doncic, his defensive effort and more. #FIBAWC #Canada #Rockets
Exclusive:sportal.gr/basket/article… – 10:09 AM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
The Dallas Mavericks have once again compiled a team that will be hard for even a #MFFL to love, betting heavily on an unprecedented season from Kyrie Irving to bring it all together. #DallasMavericks #NBA #Luka
backsportspage.com/dallas-maveric… – 10:04 AM
The Dallas Mavericks have once again compiled a team that will be hard for even a #MFFL to love, betting heavily on an unprecedented season from Kyrie Irving to bring it all together. #DallasMavericks #NBA #Luka
backsportspage.com/dallas-maveric… – 10:04 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Who wins this 5v5?
Team over 30:
G — Steph Curry
G — Jimmy Butler
F — Kevin Durant
F — LeBron James
C — Anthony Davis
Team under 30:
G — Luka Doncic
G — Devin Booker
F — Jayson Tatum
F — Giannis Antetokounmpo
C — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/t7dwi5Cvl0 – 9:59 AM
Who wins this 5v5?
Team over 30:
G — Steph Curry
G — Jimmy Butler
F — Kevin Durant
F — LeBron James
C — Anthony Davis
Team under 30:
G — Luka Doncic
G — Devin Booker
F — Jayson Tatum
F — Giannis Antetokounmpo
C — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/t7dwi5Cvl0 – 9:59 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Lithuania leads Slovenia 53-43 at halftime. Luka 19-5. He played 17 consecutive minutes before being taken out. – 9:14 AM
Lithuania leads Slovenia 53-43 at halftime. Luka 19-5. He played 17 consecutive minutes before being taken out. – 9:14 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Despite only playing for 5⃣th-8⃣th places, 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is going ALL OUT versus 🇱🇹 Lithuania 😳
19 PTS
5 REB
6/11 FG
16 EFF
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/j9YZCYxxkr – 9:12 AM
Despite only playing for 5⃣th-8⃣th places, 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is going ALL OUT versus 🇱🇹 Lithuania 😳
19 PTS
5 REB
6/11 FG
16 EFF
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/j9YZCYxxkr – 9:12 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic dances his way past Lithuania’s defense with style 🕺
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/r9JZ7hUouH – 8:52 AM
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic dances his way past Lithuania’s defense with style 🕺
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/r9JZ7hUouH – 8:52 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Lithuania leads 33-21 after one. Luka tried to go behind his back through a double team and takes another shot on that thigh. Please…now that fans got to see him, sit him. Save him from himself and for the Mavericks – 8:51 AM
Lithuania leads 33-21 after one. Luka tried to go behind his back through a double team and takes another shot on that thigh. Please…now that fans got to see him, sit him. Save him from himself and for the Mavericks – 8:51 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic in action against Lithuania #FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/iw6ygv7vph – 8:50 AM
Luka Doncic in action against Lithuania #FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/iw6ygv7vph – 8:50 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jordi Fernandez singles out Dillon Brooks from Canada’s defensive effort against Slovenia
“It should be in a FIBA museum at some point”
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1550… – 7:56 AM
Jordi Fernandez singles out Dillon Brooks from Canada’s defensive effort against Slovenia
“It should be in a FIBA museum at some point”
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1550… – 7:56 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Wrote about the most important skill for Luka to develop to reach his true potential, and how Shai is on the precipice of entering the conversation Luka’s been in. open.substack.com/pub/ziller/p/l… pic.twitter.com/R89d0PurmP – 7:41 AM
Wrote about the most important skill for Luka to develop to reach his true potential, and how Shai is on the precipice of entering the conversation Luka’s been in. open.substack.com/pub/ziller/p/l… pic.twitter.com/R89d0PurmP – 7:41 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
URBONUS crew @Urbodo, @Ryxa41, @augis04 are back with another episode! 🍿
World Cup semi-final predictions
How Serbia exposed Lithuania
Canada’s way of stopping Luka Doncic
Is Zagars a EuroLeague player?
and more..
basketnews.com/news-194366-pr… – 6:58 AM
URBONUS crew @Urbodo, @Ryxa41, @augis04 are back with another episode! 🍿
World Cup semi-final predictions How Serbia exposed Lithuania Canada’s way of stopping Luka Doncic Is Zagars a EuroLeague player?and more..
basketnews.com/news-194366-pr… – 6:58 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Dillon Brooks and Lu Dort knocked down some corner 3s through Canada’s practice in Manila. #FIBAWC #Canada #ThunderUp #Rockets pic.twitter.com/6HQaIlSDiV – 6:23 AM
Dillon Brooks and Lu Dort knocked down some corner 3s through Canada’s practice in Manila. #FIBAWC #Canada #ThunderUp #Rockets pic.twitter.com/6HQaIlSDiV – 6:23 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
New URBONUS w/ @augis04 & @Ryxa41
– the issue with Luka Doncic & Slovenia
– Dillon Brooks & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
– a weird feeling watching Dennis Schroder
– Zagars EuroLeague material?
– How Serbia exposed Lithuania
– World Cup semifinal predictions
basketnews.com/news-194366-pr… – 6:23 AM
New URBONUS w/ @augis04 & @Ryxa41
– the issue with Luka Doncic & Slovenia
– Dillon Brooks & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
– a weird feeling watching Dennis Schroder
– Zagars EuroLeague material?
– How Serbia exposed Lithuania
– World Cup semifinal predictions
basketnews.com/news-194366-pr… – 6:23 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
I’m at USA practice. There’s a coffee shop in the lobby. A lady, unprompted, sees my credential and revealed that she booed Dillon Brooks last night.
“And I did it because I love LeBron.”
With that, she walked away. – 12:24 AM
I’m at USA practice. There’s a coffee shop in the lobby. A lady, unprompted, sees my credential and revealed that she booed Dillon Brooks last night.
“And I did it because I love LeBron.”
With that, she walked away. – 12:24 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Luka Doncic packed the Mall of Asia Arena and the press conference room.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander packed the mixed zone.
BUT, Dillon Brooks gave us extra sauce in such an unforgettable night.
Daily diary from Manila on @SportalgrG. #FIBAWC #Canada #MojTim
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 3:59 PM
Luka Doncic packed the Mall of Asia Arena and the press conference room.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander packed the mixed zone.
BUT, Dillon Brooks gave us extra sauce in such an unforgettable night.
Daily diary from Manila on @SportalgrG. #FIBAWC #Canada #MojTim
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 3:59 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG: Dillon Brooks
SF: RJ Barrett
PF: Kelly Olynyk
C: Dwight Powell
Sixth Man: Lu Dort
That would be a (blank) team in the NBA. – 3:51 PM
PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG: Dillon Brooks
SF: RJ Barrett
PF: Kelly Olynyk
C: Dwight Powell
Sixth Man: Lu Dort
That would be a (blank) team in the NBA. – 3:51 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
World Cup roundup: Germany beats Latvia, advances to face USA in semis; Canada knocks off Slovenia, Doncic ejected for arguing calls
nbcsports.com/nba/news/germa… – 2:56 PM
World Cup roundup: Germany beats Latvia, advances to face USA in semis; Canada knocks off Slovenia, Doncic ejected for arguing calls
nbcsports.com/nba/news/germa… – 2:56 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Luka Doncic: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best players in the world sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 2:28 PM
Luka Doncic: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best players in the world sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 2:28 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Refereeing was a big talk after Slovenia’s loss against Canada.
After getting ejected, Luka Doncic said that it wasn’t fair. Zoran Dragic went even further 👀
basketnews.com/news-194348-zo… – 2:26 PM
Refereeing was a big talk after Slovenia’s loss against Canada.
After getting ejected, Luka Doncic said that it wasn’t fair. Zoran Dragic went even further 👀
basketnews.com/news-194348-zo… – 2:26 PM
More on this storyline
Alas, that chapter for Brooks has closed. Receiving $86 million guaranteed from Houston will certainly aid his adjustment, leaving the only organization he’s known in six years as a professional. Brooks feels primed for a leadership role in his new scenery. “Just having a positive mindset, knowing that it’s gonna be a transition day by day,” Brooks said. “Getting better day by day and finding ways to believe in the details and believe in the little things that get you to where you need to get to, whether it’s playoffs, whether it’s winning the in-season tournament, each game getting better and better.” -via Yahoo! Sports / September 7, 2023
Dillon Brooks on defense: “I feel like I’m the best perimeter defender in the tournament, the NBA, the world. I feel like I can play different types of defenses, through my basketball IQ and the discipline I have when I’m on the court.” -via sportal.gr / September 7, 2023
On how many kisses he’ll blow: “It depends on how many threes I’m making. 3,5,7… I don’t know to be honest. It depends on the open shots I take and I’m able to make.” -via sportal.gr / September 7, 2023
Christos Tsaltas: “I’m the best perimeter defender in this tournament, in the world, in the NBA!” Dillon Brooks opened up on his mindset going to the FIBA World Cup semifinal, the match-up with Luka Doncic, his defensive effort and more. #FIBAWC #Canada #Rockets Exclusive:sportal.gr/basket/article… -via Twitter @Tsaltas46 / September 7, 2023
Luka Doncic and Slovenia competed against Jonas Valanciunas’ Lithuania squad for the chance to compete for fifth place at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. It was Lithuania that achieved the victory, 100-84. After Bine Prepelic converted from beyond the arc at the 8:49 mark of the first quarter, Slovenia’s 3-2 lead was the only advantage the team held for the remainder of the contest. Lithuania quickly answered back with a made 3-pointer of its own, then led for the reminder of the game. -via Sports Illustrated / September 7, 2023
“it’s difficult to play a game you get hit constantly, all game on,” Sekulic said of Doncic. “It is difficult to control the emotions and we work a lot on this, but it’s very difficult and he has the ball a lot in his hands. It’s frustrating to look up and you get tired from this, it’s very difficult. “I don’t know if you could be in this situation and to understand this, but it’s very difficult,” Sekulic explained to a reporter. “That’s why the emotions come up. I know it’s not great, it doesn’t look good, but it’s very, very difficult and that’s why it makes Luka so special because he’s a great player and it’s tough to guard him in a legal way.” -via Sports Illustrated / September 7, 2023