Luka Doncic on Caitlin Clark: She can shoot it better than me
During Luka Doncic’s morning shootaround interview with two reporters, I asked Doncic whether Caitlin Clark’s play reminds him of, well, him. “She’s more Stephen Curry than me. She’s the woman Steph Curry.” Doncic thought for a moment and added: “She can shoot it better than me.”
Source: Dallas Morning News
Source: Dallas Morning News
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Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Nikola Jokic has never seemed particularly excited to make basketball history.
But as the final ESPN MVP Straw Poll of the 2023-24 season shows, Jokic — despite stellar years from SGA, Luka and Giannis — is on the verge of doing just that.
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 11:35 AM
New ESPN story: Nikola Jokic has never seemed particularly excited to make basketball history.
But as the final ESPN MVP Straw Poll of the 2023-24 season shows, Jokic — despite stellar years from SGA, Luka and Giannis — is on the verge of doing just that.
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 11:35 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic says Iowa’s Caitlin Clark ‘can shoot it better than me’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:49 AM
Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic says Iowa’s Caitlin Clark ‘can shoot it better than me’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:49 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Please check out my free NBA game notes post this morning, highlighting feats by Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Domantas Sabonis, Luka Doncic, and Victor Wembanyama, among others.
Read, share, and subscribe right here: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/lUh9Ly7Jqi – 8:59 AM
Please check out my free NBA game notes post this morning, highlighting feats by Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Domantas Sabonis, Luka Doncic, and Victor Wembanyama, among others.
Read, share, and subscribe right here: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/lUh9Ly7Jqi – 8:59 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Final Bontemps ESPN MVP Straw Poll results:
Jokic
SGA
Luka
Giannis
Tatum
Brunson
Ant
Kawhi
Sabonis
Jaylen
Full voting breakdown via @TimBontemps:
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 7:53 AM
Final Bontemps ESPN MVP Straw Poll results:
Jokic
SGA
Luka
Giannis
Tatum
Brunson
Ant
Kawhi
Sabonis
Jaylen
Full voting breakdown via @TimBontemps:
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 7:53 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
This trio should be called ‘triple-double machines’ ’cause it’s so automatic for them 🤯
🇱🇹 DOMANTAS SABONIS | 26
🇷🇸 NIKOLA JOKIC | 23
🇸🇮 LUKA DONCIC | 20 pic.twitter.com/frSbuMT3Ld – 4:22 AM
This trio should be called ‘triple-double machines’ ’cause it’s so automatic for them 🤯
🇱🇹 DOMANTAS SABONIS | 26
🇷🇸 NIKOLA JOKIC | 23
🇸🇮 LUKA DONCIC | 20 pic.twitter.com/frSbuMT3Ld – 4:22 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Steph Curry surely saw Luka’s trickshot and wanted to challenge him 😅
pic.twitter.com/51wsf24ykn – 2:54 AM
Steph Curry surely saw Luka’s trickshot and wanted to challenge him 😅
pic.twitter.com/51wsf24ykn – 2:54 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic was frustrated because he thought Klay Thompson traveled during the play.
What do you think? 🧐
pic.twitter.com/0PkpPxlHhI – 2:33 AM
Luka Doncic was frustrated because he thought Klay Thompson traveled during the play.
What do you think? 🧐
pic.twitter.com/0PkpPxlHhI – 2:33 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic now holds the record for most three-pointers made in a season for the Dallas Mavericks, with a total of 258 🇸🇮
pic.twitter.com/TTnc1TxEhx – 2:17 AM
Luka Doncic now holds the record for most three-pointers made in a season for the Dallas Mavericks, with a total of 258 🇸🇮
pic.twitter.com/TTnc1TxEhx – 2:17 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
When Wiggins plays like that (Basically 22 playoffs Wiggins) Warriors are a handful. His defense on Luka was sensational, and yet Luka went for 30-12-11. – 1:05 AM
When Wiggins plays like that (Basically 22 playoffs Wiggins) Warriors are a handful. His defense on Luka was sensational, and yet Luka went for 30-12-11. – 1:05 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Triple doubles this season:
26 — Domantas Sabonis
23 — Nikola Jokic
20 — Luka Doncic
First season in NBA history that 3 players recorded at least 20 triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/JWtGcYMclX – 12:27 AM
Triple doubles this season:
26 — Domantas Sabonis
23 — Nikola Jokic
20 — Luka Doncic
First season in NBA history that 3 players recorded at least 20 triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/JWtGcYMclX – 12:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Last three players with 15+ 30-point triple-doubles in a season:
MVP Russ
MVP Oscar
Luka Doncic this season pic.twitter.com/BfACPfSziW – 12:27 AM
Last three players with 15+ 30-point triple-doubles in a season:
MVP Russ
MVP Oscar
Luka Doncic this season pic.twitter.com/BfACPfSziW – 12:27 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs finally lost a game with their new starting lineup. Dallas drops to 11-1 when Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are joined by Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. – 12:27 AM
The Mavs finally lost a game with their new starting lineup. Dallas drops to 11-1 when Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are joined by Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. – 12:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in the loss:
30 PTS
12 REB
11 AST
5 3PM
20th triple-double of the season. pic.twitter.com/SRhEBVqCxQ – 12:26 AM
Luka in the loss:
30 PTS
12 REB
11 AST
5 3PM
20th triple-double of the season. pic.twitter.com/SRhEBVqCxQ – 12:26 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors begin huge week with home win over the Mavericks. Fifth straight. They got a ton from Andrew Wiggins (23 points, guarded Luka) and Chris Paul (14 points, +8, guided game without Curry). Draymond Green’s defense large down the stretch. – 12:26 AM
Warriors begin huge week with home win over the Mavericks. Fifth straight. They got a ton from Andrew Wiggins (23 points, guarded Luka) and Chris Paul (14 points, +8, guided game without Curry). Draymond Green’s defense large down the stretch. – 12:26 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors defensive scheme is on point tonight. Early double on Luka is forcing Mavericks center to make decisions with the ball – 11:55 PM
Warriors defensive scheme is on point tonight. Early double on Luka is forcing Mavericks center to make decisions with the ball – 11:55 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks did not fair well in the non-Luka minutes at the end of the third quarter. The Warriors surged and went ahead 80-74. They had a 19-6 surge to finish the quarter, although Luka was on the floor for part of it. It was 12-3, Warriors, after Luka’s exit. – 11:51 PM
Mavericks did not fair well in the non-Luka minutes at the end of the third quarter. The Warriors surged and went ahead 80-74. They had a 19-6 surge to finish the quarter, although Luka was on the floor for part of it. It was 12-3, Warriors, after Luka’s exit. – 11:51 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Mavericks have yet to top 27 in a quarter. Expect a push from Luka/Kyrie in the fourth quarter.
I’d keep forcing other Mavericks to make plays – 11:49 PM
Mavericks have yet to top 27 in a quarter. Expect a push from Luka/Kyrie in the fourth quarter.
I’d keep forcing other Mavericks to make plays – 11:49 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka is bringing out the best in Wiggins and Draymond right now. They’ve done a great job directing the ball and blitzing him. Luka has 23 and 5 ast but 4 TOs in a performance that so far has been survivable for the Warriors. – 11:36 PM
Luka is bringing out the best in Wiggins and Draymond right now. They’ve done a great job directing the ball and blitzing him. Luka has 23 and 5 ast but 4 TOs in a performance that so far has been survivable for the Warriors. – 11:36 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Intense in SF. Tied at 49 after Mavs go on a13-0 run in last 3:13 of the half. This after GS had a 14-0 run. Lots of contact allowed, especially around the rim. Who fights through it best determines this. Luka 17-5-3. Kyrie w/12. Curry 11 for GS. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:12 PM
Intense in SF. Tied at 49 after Mavs go on a13-0 run in last 3:13 of the half. This after GS had a 14-0 run. Lots of contact allowed, especially around the rim. Who fights through it best determines this. Luka 17-5-3. Kyrie w/12. Curry 11 for GS. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:12 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
The 258th 3-pointer of the season for Luka Doncic, breaking George McCloud’s team record of 257 that stood since 1995-96! To increase scoring, the league moved the above the break portion of the 3pt line in from 23 feet 9 inches to 22 feet from 1994-97. pic.twitter.com/Xjxxbf1DFB – 10:49 PM
The 258th 3-pointer of the season for Luka Doncic, breaking George McCloud’s team record of 257 that stood since 1995-96! To increase scoring, the league moved the above the break portion of the 3pt line in from 23 feet 9 inches to 22 feet from 1994-97. pic.twitter.com/Xjxxbf1DFB – 10:49 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz are playing Keyonte George, Kris Dunn, Kira Lewis Jr, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Luka Samanic right now… which might be the smallest lineup I’ve seen in a Jazz game – 10:43 PM
Jazz are playing Keyonte George, Kris Dunn, Kira Lewis Jr, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Luka Samanic right now… which might be the smallest lineup I’ve seen in a Jazz game – 10:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
These are pretty obvious fouls the Warriors are committing on Luka. You wrap your arm around a guy off the ball it’s supposed to be a foul every time. – 10:30 PM
These are pretty obvious fouls the Warriors are committing on Luka. You wrap your arm around a guy off the ball it’s supposed to be a foul every time. – 10:30 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
GS starters: Wiggins, Green, Jackson-Davis Thompson, Curry
9:05 tip @971TheFreak – 9:33 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
GS starters: Wiggins, Green, Jackson-Davis Thompson, Curry
9:05 tip @971TheFreak – 9:33 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka . . . Steph . . . Steph . . . Luka pic.twitter.com/YNs8ZLYPiC – 9:09 PM
Luka . . . Steph . . . Steph . . . Luka pic.twitter.com/YNs8ZLYPiC – 9:09 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kerr on Doncic and the Mavericks, “probably the hottest team” in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/CfMcKXIhhC – 8:21 PM
Kerr on Doncic and the Mavericks, “probably the hottest team” in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/CfMcKXIhhC – 8:21 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
The toughest parts of guarding Mavericks’ Luka Doncic? LeBron James breaks them down dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:32 PM
The toughest parts of guarding Mavericks’ Luka Doncic? LeBron James breaks them down dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:32 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
It ain’t bragging if you’re just telling the truth.
Me to Luka Doncic after shootaround: “A lot of people think you might be the best H-O-R-S-E player of all-time.”
Doncic: “I might be up there.” – 6:47 PM
It ain’t bragging if you’re just telling the truth.
Me to Luka Doncic after shootaround: “A lot of people think you might be the best H-O-R-S-E player of all-time.”
Doncic: “I might be up there.” – 6:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
BTB player of the Month. 4x player of the week including 2x this month.. It’s been an incredible month and yearfor Luka Doncic, and we’re only now getting to the time of the year he likes best. – 5:04 PM
BTB player of the Month. 4x player of the week including 2x this month.. It’s been an incredible month and yearfor Luka Doncic, and we’re only now getting to the time of the year he likes best. – 5:04 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Are Luka and Kyrie the best duo in the NBA? 🤔
@ZachLowe_NBA, @ramonashelburne and @DGreen_14 discuss if the Mavs can win the West 🍿 pic.twitter.com/BBMRhgC8QS – 4:42 PM
Are Luka and Kyrie the best duo in the NBA? 🤔
@ZachLowe_NBA, @ramonashelburne and @DGreen_14 discuss if the Mavs can win the West 🍿 pic.twitter.com/BBMRhgC8QS – 4:42 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic named Player of the Month in the Western Conference 🇸🇮
The Dallas Mavericks leader has averaged a triple-double per game:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:30 PM
Luka Doncic named Player of the Month in the Western Conference 🇸🇮
The Dallas Mavericks leader has averaged a triple-double per game:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:30 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
If you like Luka highlights, the @MavsStudio41 crew put together a whole lot of them to commemorate March Western Conference Player of the Month honors…77 of them as a matter of fact! Almost 15 minutes of fun here youtu.be/hIkqC1-IPFo?si… – 4:28 PM
If you like Luka highlights, the @MavsStudio41 crew put together a whole lot of them to commemorate March Western Conference Player of the Month honors…77 of them as a matter of fact! Almost 15 minutes of fun here youtu.be/hIkqC1-IPFo?si… – 4:28 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Mavericks Luka Dončić named Western Conference player of the month in March. #Rockets Jalen Green was among the 6 other west nominees. Green averaged 27.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, on 49.2% FG & 40.8% 3ptFG as Houston went 13-2 in a March. – 4:24 PM
Mavericks Luka Dončić named Western Conference player of the month in March. #Rockets Jalen Green was among the 6 other west nominees. Green averaged 27.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, on 49.2% FG & 40.8% 3ptFG as Houston went 13-2 in a March. – 4:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mavericks’ Luka Dončić tops Rockets’ Jalen Green as Western Conference player of month for March houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 4:16 PM
Mavericks’ Luka Dončić tops Rockets’ Jalen Green as Western Conference player of month for March houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 4:16 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis was a nominee for Western Conference Player of the Month, which ultimately went to Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/5EebQyyNHp – 4:09 PM
Anthony Davis was a nominee for Western Conference Player of the Month, which ultimately went to Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/5EebQyyNHp – 4:09 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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🏀 Women steal the night
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Tune in to NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
🏀 Women steal the night
🌞 Booker torches the Pelicans again
🙌 Luka on verge of history
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/FtwVcS6OZR – 4:06 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson the player of the month for March in the East. Luka Doncic, his old Dallas teammate, wins in the West. – 4:05 PM
Jalen Brunson the player of the month for March in the East. Luka Doncic, his old Dallas teammate, wins in the West. – 4:05 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Western Conference Player of the Month honors in March indeed go to Luka Dončić after averaging 32.5 ppg, 10.1 rpg and 10.1 apg in 14 games. That’s back to back PotM honors for Luka. – 4:04 PM
Western Conference Player of the Month honors in March indeed go to Luka Dončić after averaging 32.5 ppg, 10.1 rpg and 10.1 apg in 14 games. That’s back to back PotM honors for Luka. – 4:04 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Western Conference Player of the Month honors indeed go to Luka Dončić after averaging 32.5 ppg, 10.1 rpg and 10.1 apg in 14 games. That’s back to back PotM honors for Luka. – 4:02 PM
Western Conference Player of the Month honors indeed go to Luka Dončić after averaging 32.5 ppg, 10.1 rpg and 10.1 apg in 14 games. That’s back to back PotM honors for Luka. – 4:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
March players of the month:
Luka — 34.0 PPG | 9.1 RPG | 9.8 APG
Brunson — 27.9 PPG | 6.5 APG | 40.0 3P%
Imagine if they were teammates. pic.twitter.com/beU9x79qao – 4:02 PM
March players of the month:
Luka — 34.0 PPG | 9.1 RPG | 9.8 APG
Brunson — 27.9 PPG | 6.5 APG | 40.0 3P%
Imagine if they were teammates. pic.twitter.com/beU9x79qao – 4:02 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in March. pic.twitter.com/ifH6WYmSql – 4:00 PM
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in March. pic.twitter.com/ifH6WYmSql – 4:00 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic has entered the MVP race. pic.twitter.com/ou43IRuvUA – 2:55 PM
Luka Doncic has entered the MVP race. pic.twitter.com/ou43IRuvUA – 2:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most threes by quarter this season:
1st — Steph, Luka
2nd — Bogdan
3rd — Steph
4th — Steph pic.twitter.com/KL6WaRHPJ7 – 2:48 PM
Most threes by quarter this season:
1st — Steph, Luka
2nd — Bogdan
3rd — Steph
4th — Steph pic.twitter.com/KL6WaRHPJ7 – 2:48 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked Doncic how the Mavericks were able to gel relatively quickly after the acquisitions of Gafford and Washington … and of the Warriors he says “You can never count them out.” pic.twitter.com/0QmTiXc1r1 – 2:48 PM
I asked Doncic how the Mavericks were able to gel relatively quickly after the acquisitions of Gafford and Washington … and of the Warriors he says “You can never count them out.” pic.twitter.com/0QmTiXc1r1 – 2:48 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Check out my free post on March’s top performers, with tidbits like this:
“Doncic has averaged at least 30 PPG and 10 APG in each of the last four months. The only other player in NBA history to record four such months in a row is Nate Archibald.”
Read: statitudes.com/p/marchs-top-p… pic.twitter.com/KuhkttsYRa – 2:44 PM
Check out my free post on March’s top performers, with tidbits like this:
“Doncic has averaged at least 30 PPG and 10 APG in each of the last four months. The only other player in NBA history to record four such months in a row is Nate Archibald.”
Read: statitudes.com/p/marchs-top-p… pic.twitter.com/KuhkttsYRa – 2:44 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic says he watched part of the Iowa-LSU women’s game last night. Asked whether Caitlin Clark reminds him of him, he smiled and said she’s more like Steph Curry. “She shoots it better than me, that’s for sure. pic.twitter.com/wlvcZfQUuG – 2:07 PM
Doncic says he watched part of the Iowa-LSU women’s game last night. Asked whether Caitlin Clark reminds him of him, he smiled and said she’s more like Steph Curry. “She shoots it better than me, that’s for sure. pic.twitter.com/wlvcZfQUuG – 2:07 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic says he watched part of the Iowa-LSU women’s game last night. Asked whether Kaitlin Clark reminds him of him, he smiled and said she’s more like Steph Curry. “She shoots it better than me, that’s for sure. pic.twitter.com/agO5woTH1b – 2:04 PM
Doncic says he watched part of the Iowa-LSU women’s game last night. Asked whether Kaitlin Clark reminds him of him, he smiled and said she’s more like Steph Curry. “She shoots it better than me, that’s for sure. pic.twitter.com/agO5woTH1b – 2:04 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“He’s doing it in a tougher conference”
@TermineRadio tells @JumpShot8 why comparing Luka’s numbers to Joel Embiid’s numbers earlier in the year puts Luka near the top of the MVP ladder #MFFL pic.twitter.com/RYR3oJGnRr – 1:10 PM
“He’s doing it in a tougher conference”
@TermineRadio tells @JumpShot8 why comparing Luka’s numbers to Joel Embiid’s numbers earlier in the year puts Luka near the top of the MVP ladder #MFFL pic.twitter.com/RYR3oJGnRr – 1:10 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Luka Doncic is not on the Mavs injury report for tonight’s game against the Warriors. He was a game time decision for Sunday’s game against the Rockets – 1:07 PM
Luka Doncic is not on the Mavs injury report for tonight’s game against the Warriors. He was a game time decision for Sunday’s game against the Rockets – 1:07 PM
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That’s because Iowa sensation Caitlin Clark on the previous night poured in 41 points and had 12 assists and seven rebounds as the Hawkeyes’ ousted reigning champion LSU in the Elite Eight – with 12.3 million TV viewers tuned in, making it the most-watched women’s basketball game in history. Among those watching was Doncic, although he had to get rehab treatment and missed much of the second half when, in Doncic’s words, Clark “got it going.” Like most of us, the Dallas Mavericks star saw the game’s highlights afterward. “Amazing,” he said. “I saw the 3-pointers. She had, what 41? Triple-double? She sure let that ball fly.” -via Dallas Morning News / April 3, 2024
On what current NBA player he sees anyone breaking that 40,000 point plateau… Amare Stoudemire: Luka [Doncic] maybe. Other than that, no. Kevin Durant possibly… but other than that, no I don’t see it. I don’t see it bro. LeBron James is a SPECTACULAR human being first and foremost. Along with the God given talent that God blessed him with, you understand me? That is what’s remarkable about LeBron James. -via YouTube / April 3, 2024
Basketball-Reference: Luka Dončić is on pace to be the 10th player to average 34+ points per game over a full season. #NBA | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/XHbgtROAnl -via Twitter @bball_ref / April 2, 2024