Dirk Nowitzki on Mark Cuban saying Luka Doncic is better than him: 'The good thing is here that Mark doesn't know anything about basketball'
Dirk Nowitzki: The good thing is here that Mark doesn’t know anything about basketball so he doesn’t know what he’s watching so.. I’m kidding, I’m kidding, Mark’s my guy, yeah… Honestly, I mean, I got to say he’s spot on, I mean what Luka is doing from from not only scoring himself, he’s leading the league in scoring, but the passing, the all-around game, the rebounding, I think last year averaged a triple-double for an entire month, I mean the stuff that he’s doing, I was never capable of doing it. Honestly I was a scorer and then next I was a scorer and then I could score and the rest was sort of like I rebounded a bit I helped on defense a bit I was a horrible passer, the kid has a way better package than I ever had.
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StatMuse @statmuse
In their first two playoff matchups:
Kawhi — Luka —
32.5 PPG 33.5 PPG
8.9 RPG 8.8 RPG
2.3 SPG 9.5 APG
Time for round three. pic.twitter.com/3CcGVW6XnH – 8:30 AM
In their first two playoff matchups:
Kawhi — Luka —
32.5 PPG 33.5 PPG
8.9 RPG 8.8 RPG
2.3 SPG 9.5 APG
Time for round three. pic.twitter.com/3CcGVW6XnH – 8:30 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Dirk Nowitzki responds to Mark Cuban saying Luka is better than him 👀😅 pic.twitter.com/Eef1JPwWDl – 3:21 AM
Dirk Nowitzki responds to Mark Cuban saying Luka is better than him 👀😅 pic.twitter.com/Eef1JPwWDl – 3:21 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Personally, I’d give the MVP to Luka … and there is zero chance that I am in any way influenced by who I root for … because I just said so.
I’d say that’s a pretty definitive argument.
Pravi – 12:02 AM
Personally, I’d give the MVP to Luka … and there is zero chance that I am in any way influenced by who I root for … because I just said so.
I’d say that’s a pretty definitive argument.
Pravi – 12:02 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavericks-Heat observations: Luka Doncic sidesteps foul trouble, Kyrie Irving cashes in dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:34 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavericks-Heat observations: Luka Doncic sidesteps foul trouble, Kyrie Irving cashes in dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:34 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
‘The Real MVP’? Luka Doncic builds his case, leads Mavericks to win No. 50 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:30 PM
‘The Real MVP’? Luka Doncic builds his case, leads Mavericks to win No. 50 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:30 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
New story: Kyrie Irving cashes in on and off the floor; Luka Doncic sidesteps early foul trouble.
Here are a few observations from the #Mavs‘ 111-92 win over the Heat: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:21 PM
New story: Kyrie Irving cashes in on and off the floor; Luka Doncic sidesteps early foul trouble.
Here are a few observations from the #Mavs‘ 111-92 win over the Heat: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:21 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
It’s a bummer that it seems many of my colleagues decided this MVP race months ago, and there’s not really even a discussion happening, because Jokic v Luka right now should be as close as any race I can remember.
Incredibly compelling arguments for both guys with 5 days left. – 9:59 PM
It’s a bummer that it seems many of my colleagues decided this MVP race months ago, and there’s not really even a discussion happening, because Jokic v Luka right now should be as close as any race I can remember.
Incredibly compelling arguments for both guys with 5 days left. – 9:59 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
“Thank you for my bonus, fellas,” Kyrie Irving said to teammates as he settled on the bench to watch the final seconds of the Mavericks’ win.
“Kyrie, what bonus?” called Mark Cuban, knowing full well that Irving gets a $1 million bonus for Dallas reaching 50 wins. – 9:55 PM
“Thank you for my bonus, fellas,” Kyrie Irving said to teammates as he settled on the bench to watch the final seconds of the Mavericks’ win.
“Kyrie, what bonus?” called Mark Cuban, knowing full well that Irving gets a $1 million bonus for Dallas reaching 50 wins. – 9:55 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
“Thank you for my bonus, fellas,” Kyrie Irving said to teammates as he settled on the bench to watch the final says.
“Kyrie, what bonus?” called Mark Cuban, knowing full well that Irving gets a $1 million bonus for Dallas reaching 50 wins. – 9:54 PM
“Thank you for my bonus, fellas,” Kyrie Irving said to teammates as he settled on the bench to watch the final says.
“Kyrie, what bonus?” called Mark Cuban, knowing full well that Irving gets a $1 million bonus for Dallas reaching 50 wins. – 9:54 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo combine for 20 points.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving total 54.
That’s the game right there.
Can’t expect Tyler Herro and Kevin Love to do all of the heavy lifting. – 9:52 PM
Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo combine for 20 points.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving total 54.
That’s the game right there.
Can’t expect Tyler Herro and Kevin Love to do all of the heavy lifting. – 9:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic has played 28 career playoff games.
Nearly half (13) of them have been against the Clippers.
He’s playing them again in the first round. pic.twitter.com/hKhafiY63n – 9:50 PM
Luka Doncic has played 28 career playoff games.
Nearly half (13) of them have been against the Clippers.
He’s playing them again in the first round. pic.twitter.com/hKhafiY63n – 9:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka tonight:
29 PTS
9 REB
9 AST
Brought his averages down. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 9:50 PM
Luka tonight:
29 PTS
9 REB
9 AST
Brought his averages down. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 9:50 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Find someone who loves you like Luka loves Kyrie
pic.twitter.com/F0V0BXbkcp – 8:58 PM
Find someone who loves you like Luka loves Kyrie
pic.twitter.com/F0V0BXbkcp – 8:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic puts Bam on skates and Dallas leads 69-47 at halftime.
21 points for Irving, 19 for Doncic. Miami shooting 39%. pic.twitter.com/Jd8DQZh45v – 8:46 PM
Doncic puts Bam on skates and Dallas leads 69-47 at halftime.
21 points for Irving, 19 for Doncic. Miami shooting 39%. pic.twitter.com/Jd8DQZh45v – 8:46 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Mavs 69, #Heat 47.
Irving: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 2 stls (8-11 FG; 5-6 3PT)
Doncic: 19 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts (6-11 FG; 3-6 3PT)
Gafford: 10 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts (5-5 FG) – 8:41 PM
Halftime: #Mavs 69, #Heat 47.
Irving: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 2 stls (8-11 FG; 5-6 3PT)
Doncic: 19 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts (6-11 FG; 3-6 3PT)
Gafford: 10 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts (5-5 FG) – 8:41 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Luka doing this with a shirt under the jersey and black sneakers on all white is just diabolical – 8:40 PM
Luka doing this with a shirt under the jersey and black sneakers on all white is just diabolical – 8:40 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Irving unstoppable, Donic impeccable. Mavericks 69, Heat 47 at half. Butler 8 points, Adebayo 1 of 9. Kyrie 21 points. Doncic 19, 6 and 6. – 8:39 PM
Irving unstoppable, Donic impeccable. Mavericks 69, Heat 47 at half. Butler 8 points, Adebayo 1 of 9. Kyrie 21 points. Doncic 19, 6 and 6. – 8:39 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic has five assists in this second quarter and six overall. He’s playing the role of facilitator after his 13-point first quarter. – 8:34 PM
Doncic has five assists in this second quarter and six overall. He’s playing the role of facilitator after his 13-point first quarter. – 8:34 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Starting to think the Mavs are gonna dangerous in the playoffs… Cookin the Heat right now with Luka and Kyrie taking turns – 8:30 PM
Starting to think the Mavs are gonna dangerous in the playoffs… Cookin the Heat right now with Luka and Kyrie taking turns – 8:30 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic with a perfect outlet pass to Gafford, who slams it down over Martin. – 8:27 PM
Doncic with a perfect outlet pass to Gafford, who slams it down over Martin. – 8:27 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
1 thing we’re seeing in some ofthese home losses vs very talented teams has been lopsided disparity between top players on other teams vs Bam/Butler. Tonight, Bam 1 for 5, Butler 1 for 3, 4 TOs. Irving/Luka combined 28. Still plenty of time & Bam/Butler often get going. But has… – 8:22 PM
1 thing we’re seeing in some ofthese home losses vs very talented teams has been lopsided disparity between top players on other teams vs Bam/Butler. Tonight, Bam 1 for 5, Butler 1 for 3, 4 TOs. Irving/Luka combined 28. Still plenty of time & Bam/Butler often get going. But has… – 8:22 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
The Heat not taking advantage of these extended non-Luka minutes could end up being the game. – 8:19 PM
The Heat not taking advantage of these extended non-Luka minutes could end up being the game. – 8:19 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat with no Doncic or Kyrie answers, but with a bunch of turnovers. – 8:19 PM
Heat with no Doncic or Kyrie answers, but with a bunch of turnovers. – 8:19 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Former #Mavs forward Shawn Marion on the pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving:
“You got two of the best closers on one team. That’s deadly…That’s very special. A lot of teams don’t have that. That’s what you’re going to need in the postseason…That’s a dynamic duo.” – 8:11 PM
Former #Mavs forward Shawn Marion on the pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving:
“You got two of the best closers on one team. That’s deadly…That’s very special. A lot of teams don’t have that. That’s what you’re going to need in the postseason…That’s a dynamic duo.” – 8:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mr. Irving took over the end minutes of the first quarter, scoring Dallas’ final 10 points in the last 2:44.
Mavericks 33, Heat 24. Doncic has 13 points but also 3 fouls. Irving was scoreless until that late binge. – 8:10 PM
Mr. Irving took over the end minutes of the first quarter, scoring Dallas’ final 10 points in the last 2:44.
Mavericks 33, Heat 24. Doncic has 13 points but also 3 fouls. Irving was scoreless until that late binge. – 8:10 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyrie is a pretty good option to turn to with Luka on the bench. – 8:10 PM
Kyrie is a pretty good option to turn to with Luka on the bench. – 8:10 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Mavericks 33, Heat 24 at end of one. Doncic 13, Kyrie 10 for Dallas. – 8:09 PM
Mavericks 33, Heat 24 at end of one. Doncic 13, Kyrie 10 for Dallas. – 8:09 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka picks up his third foul after trying to tap that rebound out. There was a lot of contact with he and Adebayo. – 8:00 PM
Luka picks up his third foul after trying to tap that rebound out. There was a lot of contact with he and Adebayo. – 8:00 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I figured out how to stop Luka… (maybe)
He just picked up his third foul with 3:46 left in the first quarter. – 8:00 PM
I figured out how to stop Luka… (maybe)
He just picked up his third foul with 3:46 left in the first quarter. – 8:00 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Doncic called for third foul with 3:46 left in first period. Checks out with 13 points on 5 of 7. – 8:00 PM
Doncic called for third foul with 3:46 left in first period. Checks out with 13 points on 5 of 7. – 8:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
3 fouls on Doncic. He wanted a coach’s challenge but it didn’t come. He’s out with 13 points. – 8:00 PM
3 fouls on Doncic. He wanted a coach’s challenge but it didn’t come. He’s out with 13 points. – 8:00 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka gets his 3rd going for a rebound. Oh boy. 3:46 left first. – 7:59 PM
Luka gets his 3rd going for a rebound. Oh boy. 3:46 left first. – 7:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The #Mavs trail 13-12 with 6:40 left in the first quarter. Doncic has 8 points on 4-5 FG and 2-3 from 3. – 7:53 PM
The #Mavs trail 13-12 with 6:40 left in the first quarter. Doncic has 8 points on 4-5 FG and 2-3 from 3. – 7:53 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
What is Pravi? How Dallas Mavericks are making MVP case for Luka Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:52 PM
What is Pravi? How Dallas Mavericks are making MVP case for Luka Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:52 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka missed the 3, but he knew it would be short and followed it up with a layup. He’s up to 8 points. – 7:49 PM
Luka missed the 3, but he knew it would be short and followed it up with a layup. He’s up to 8 points. – 7:49 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
‘Pravi MVP’: In any language, Mavs think Doncic is the NBA’s best player apnews.com/article/luka-d… – 7:38 PM
‘Pravi MVP’: In any language, Mavs think Doncic is the NBA’s best player apnews.com/article/luka-d… – 7:38 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Mavs starters: Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford. – 7:13 PM
#Mavs starters: Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford. – 7:13 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIA starters: Butler, Jovic, Adebayo, Martin, Herro
6:43 tip @971TheFreak – 7:06 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIA starters: Butler, Jovic, Adebayo, Martin, Herro
6:43 tip @971TheFreak – 7:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic of course is the only Maverick not wearing a Pravi shirt. No need. He’s a walking MVP advertisement unto himself. As usual, the arena here has many Slovenian fans who cheered when Doncic took the court. pic.twitter.com/FauXb0GIkZ – 6:38 PM
Doncic of course is the only Maverick not wearing a Pravi shirt. No need. He’s a walking MVP advertisement unto himself. As usual, the arena here has many Slovenian fans who cheered when Doncic took the court. pic.twitter.com/FauXb0GIkZ – 6:38 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jason Kidd on why Luka Doncic isn’t considered the MVP favorite:
“He makes it look too easy. That’s what happens with some of the greats… MJ… we take their talent for granted.” – 6:13 PM
Jason Kidd on why Luka Doncic isn’t considered the MVP favorite:
“He makes it look too easy. That’s what happens with some of the greats… MJ… we take their talent for granted.” – 6:13 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Three options for Heat-Mavs viewing tonight: Reid, Crotty on Bally Sun; ABC’s NBA Finals team (Breen, Burke, Redick) on ESPN; or the Payton Manning/Omaha ESPN2 telecast with Kevin Hart, Shawn Marion, Jalen Brunson, Cedric the Entertainer, Dirk Nowitzki – 4:19 PM
Three options for Heat-Mavs viewing tonight: Reid, Crotty on Bally Sun; ABC’s NBA Finals team (Breen, Burke, Redick) on ESPN; or the Payton Manning/Omaha ESPN2 telecast with Kevin Hart, Shawn Marion, Jalen Brunson, Cedric the Entertainer, Dirk Nowitzki – 4:19 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
If you’re Jason Kidd and the bracket is set after tonight, You might want to rest players. If so, he probably opts to rest Luka vs det, etc. and let Kyrie chase his million. So Kyrie might want to go for it tonight when he still has his best reinforcements – 3:53 PM
If you’re Jason Kidd and the bracket is set after tonight, You might want to rest players. If so, he probably opts to rest Luka vs det, etc. and let Kyrie chase his million. So Kyrie might want to go for it tonight when he still has his best reinforcements – 3:53 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jason Kidd: Luka Doncic is going to rewrite the record books for the Mavericks and also for the NBA sportando.basketball/en/jason-kidd-… – 3:05 PM
Jason Kidd: Luka Doncic is going to rewrite the record books for the Mavericks and also for the NBA sportando.basketball/en/jason-kidd-… – 3:05 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per @NBA injury report
For Mavs:
Neither Luka nor Kyrie are the report
Green questionable
For Heat:
D. Robinson doubtful
Rozier questionable
6:43 tip @971TheFreak – 1:40 PM
Per @NBA injury report
For Mavs:
Neither Luka nor Kyrie are the report
Green questionable
For Heat:
D. Robinson doubtful
Rozier questionable
6:43 tip @971TheFreak – 1:40 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Mavericks not resting players tonight vs. Heat. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving expected to play tonight in Miami. – 1:39 PM
Mavericks not resting players tonight vs. Heat. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving expected to play tonight in Miami. – 1:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Left is Kyrie and LeBron in 2016. Right is Kyrie and Luka this season.
44.9 PPG 59.5 PPG
10.4 RPG 14.2 RPG
11.5 APG 15.0 APG
2.5 SPG 2.7 SPG pic.twitter.com/VTeUke0Atm – 1:20 PM
Left is Kyrie and LeBron in 2016. Right is Kyrie and Luka this season.
44.9 PPG 59.5 PPG
10.4 RPG 14.2 RPG
11.5 APG 15.0 APG
2.5 SPG 2.7 SPG pic.twitter.com/VTeUke0Atm – 1:20 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Single season Mavs record for points set by Luka last night w/ this 3Q 3pter. Doncic w/ 2,341 pts this season passing Mark Aguirre’s 2,330 in 1983-84. The NBA scoring title is based on ppg and Luka at 33.9 is on his way to being the first Mav to win it pic.twitter.com/uNXbRjKpVs – 12:34 PM
Single season Mavs record for points set by Luka last night w/ this 3Q 3pter. Doncic w/ 2,341 pts this season passing Mark Aguirre’s 2,330 in 1983-84. The NBA scoring title is based on ppg and Luka at 33.9 is on his way to being the first Mav to win it pic.twitter.com/uNXbRjKpVs – 12:34 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Luka moves up to no. 2, Anthony Davis enters the top 10, and Wemby is in the top 25!
We’ve updated our top 100 player rankings. Who’s too high, who’s too low?
nbarankings.theringer.com pic.twitter.com/FfT4vYl0TV – 11:44 AM
Luka moves up to no. 2, Anthony Davis enters the top 10, and Wemby is in the top 25!
We’ve updated our top 100 player rankings. Who’s too high, who’s too low?
nbarankings.theringer.com pic.twitter.com/FfT4vYl0TV – 11:44 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka MVP case:
— 34/9/10
— First in points
— First 33/9/9 season in NBA history
— Most 30-PT triple-doubles since MVP Russ
— First in 35-point games
— First in 40-point games
— Top 3 in points, assists and threes
Most PPG + RPG + APG by a player since the merger. pic.twitter.com/KfUQot3wAz – 11:16 AM
Luka MVP case:
— 34/9/10
— First in points
— First 33/9/9 season in NBA history
— Most 30-PT triple-doubles since MVP Russ
— First in 35-point games
— First in 40-point games
— Top 3 in points, assists and threes
Most PPG + RPG + APG by a player since the merger. pic.twitter.com/KfUQot3wAz – 11:16 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis MVP case:
— 30/12/7
— First ever 30/10/5 season on 60+ FG%
— Top 5 in PTS/REB
— First in 30/15 games
— First in 40/15 games
— First in transition points
— 6-2 against Jokic, SGA, Luka, Tatum
Averaging better numbers than his MVP seasons. pic.twitter.com/QyjCJO2nF7 – 10:03 AM
Giannis MVP case:
— 30/12/7
— First ever 30/10/5 season on 60+ FG%
— Top 5 in PTS/REB
— First in 30/15 games
— First in 40/15 games
— First in transition points
— 6-2 against Jokic, SGA, Luka, Tatum
Averaging better numbers than his MVP seasons. pic.twitter.com/QyjCJO2nF7 – 10:03 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are just the third pair of players in NBA history to each reach 50 30-point games in the same season:
Chamberlain & Bellamy, 1961-62
Chamberlain & Baylor, 1962-63
Gilgeous-Alexander & Doncic, 2023-24
More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/NLfsApA0Bu – 9:50 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are just the third pair of players in NBA history to each reach 50 30-point games in the same season:
Chamberlain & Bellamy, 1961-62 Chamberlain & Baylor, 1962-63 Gilgeous-Alexander & Doncic, 2023-24More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/NLfsApA0Bu – 9:50 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
On a night when the Mavs win 130-104 in Charlotte and secure a playoff spot a few hours later, Luka Dončić w/ a performance that typifies his MVP worthy season. Efficient scoring, superb passing and solid defense add up to 39P/12R/10A…his 21st trpl-dbl this yr. Some highlights! pic.twitter.com/lVBicvQwGx – 9:47 AM
On a night when the Mavs win 130-104 in Charlotte and secure a playoff spot a few hours later, Luka Dončić w/ a performance that typifies his MVP worthy season. Efficient scoring, superb passing and solid defense add up to 39P/12R/10A…his 21st trpl-dbl this yr. Some highlights! pic.twitter.com/lVBicvQwGx – 9:47 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
NBA scoring leaders over the past month:
1. Jalen Brunson: 32.9
2. Luka Doncic: 30.6
3. Joel Embiid: 30.0
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.8
5. Nikola Jokic: 28.1
6. Jayson Tatum: 27.4
7. LeBron James: 26.3
8. Anthony Edwards: 26.2
“bRuNsOn iS nOt a 1A dUdE” – 9:34 AM
NBA scoring leaders over the past month:
1. Jalen Brunson: 32.9
2. Luka Doncic: 30.6
3. Joel Embiid: 30.0
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.8
5. Nikola Jokic: 28.1
6. Jayson Tatum: 27.4
7. LeBron James: 26.3
8. Anthony Edwards: 26.2
“bRuNsOn iS nOt a 1A dUdE” – 9:34 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic entered tonight needing 29 points to set the Mavericks single-season record. He already has 16. These are the updated numbers:
Mark Aguirre 1983-84 2,330
Luka Dončić 2023-24 2,218
Dirk Nowitzki 2005-06 2,151
Dončić 2022-23 2,138
Nowitzki… – 7:25 PM
Doncic entered tonight needing 29 points to set the Mavericks single-season record. He already has 16. These are the updated numbers:
Mark Aguirre 1983-84 2,330
Luka Dončić 2023-24 2,218
Dirk Nowitzki 2005-06 2,151
Dončić 2022-23 2,138
Nowitzki… – 7:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Irving-Doncic are the 9th set of Mavs teammates to earn Player of the Week in the same season. The others:
Doncic/Porzingis 2019-2020
Nowitzki/Ellis 2013-14
Kidd/Nowitzki 2008-2009
Nowitzki/Howard 2006-2007
Terry/Nowitzki 2004-2005
Finley/Nowitzki 2003-2004
Finley/Nowitzki/Nash… – 5:28 PM
Irving-Doncic are the 9th set of Mavs teammates to earn Player of the Week in the same season. The others:
Doncic/Porzingis 2019-2020
Nowitzki/Ellis 2013-14
Kidd/Nowitzki 2008-2009
Nowitzki/Howard 2006-2007
Terry/Nowitzki 2004-2005
Finley/Nowitzki 2003-2004
Finley/Nowitzki/Nash… – 5:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Irving-Doncic are the 8th set of Mavs teammates to earn Player of the Week in the same season. The others:
Doncic/Porzingis 2019-2020
Nowitzki/Ellis 2013-14
Kidd/Nowitzki 2008-2009
Nowitzki/Howard 2006-2007
Terry/Nowitzki 2004-2005
Finley/Nowitzki 2003-2004
Finley/Nowitzki/Nash… – 5:28 PM
Irving-Doncic are the 8th set of Mavs teammates to earn Player of the Week in the same season. The others:
Doncic/Porzingis 2019-2020
Nowitzki/Ellis 2013-14
Kidd/Nowitzki 2008-2009
Nowitzki/Howard 2006-2007
Terry/Nowitzki 2004-2005
Finley/Nowitzki 2003-2004
Finley/Nowitzki/Nash… – 5:28 PM
More on this storyline
ClutchPoints: “Dirk would be the first one to tell you, Luka’s better.” Mark Cuban believes Dirk Nowitzki knows Luka Doncic is capable of being the best to ever wear a Mavs jersey 🙌 (via @TheVolumeSports) pic.twitter.com/apRcYSTHzX -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 1, 2024
Mark Cuban: “I had this big tall guy named Dirk Nowitzki and I let him be Dirk Nowitzki… and I got out of the way. But I think more than anything else there was the turnaround on the business side, and then there was the turnaround the basketball side. On the basketball side I just went in there immediately, I said whatever it takes to win that’s what we’re going to do. Back then they had three or four coaches that were responsible for everything and I was like ‘okay we spend more money training people on PC software than we do developing the most important assets of the business’, so I made the decision to go out there and hire like 15 different development coaches, one for each player, and everybody thought I was just insane. But you it sent the message that we were going to do whatever it took to win. Once the guys believe that you know winning was the goal as opposed to just making money, attitudes changed, effort went up and you know the rest is history.” -via YouTube / March 30, 2024
“As far as skillset and scoring-wise, yes, [Luka is better than Dirk],” Marion said on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “That’s not even a question. As far as what Dirk has done, the longevity and history, no, [Luka isn’t better than Dirk]. Dirk is a seven-foot assassin with a fadeaway, but as the whole package, that’s not even actually a relevant question honestly. Look at how much Luka is able to do on the floor.” -via Sports Illustrated / March 14, 2024
Brad Townsend: Kyrie Irving states his case for Luka Doncic winning MVP. pic.twitter.com/739yLN5UmN -via Twitter @townbrad / April 11, 2024
Tim MacMahon: Mavs are 16-2 over an 18-game span for the first time since their championship season in 2011, per @ESPNStatsInfo. For all of the big numbers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are putting up, the most impressive stat is that Dallas has the league’s No. 1 defense during this run. -via Twitter @espn_macmahon / April 10, 2024
Mike Curtis: Final: #Mavs 111, #Heat 92. Dallas clinches the Southwest Division title for the first time since 2021. It’s the fifth division title in franchise history. Luka Doncic had 29-9-9. Kyrie Irving had 25 points with five 3s. -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / April 10, 2024