**Official Luka Doncic Thread** - Page 927

77maddog · 11-24-2021, 01:25 AM

Too Small

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FarmchairQB · 11-24-2021, 01:52 AM

We rag on him a lot, but credit JKidd for leaving Luka in the game after he picked up his 4th foul. Probably saved the game, esp wo Brunson. Carlisle would have yanked him for sure.

rustywest · 11-24-2021, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmchairQB

We rag on him a lot, but credit JKidd for leaving Luka in the game after he picked up his 4th foul. Probably saved the game, esp wo Brunson. Carlisle would have yanked him for sure.

Do 'we'...

Pretty sure its just this thread's biggest troglodyte kraldog who wanted Kidd fired the moment he was hired.

He also stated multiple times that Porzingis sucks, well actually, stated multiple times the entire roster sucks.

When a loud-mouth internet nobody uses this type of language to describe professional basketballer's you know immediately there opinions are worthless!

I understand this is a Luka investment thread, and you get some incredibly bad takes and obviously ulterior motives but a real Mavericks fan is very happy right now because you have a winning franchise locked in for the next decade.

sportsfanatic · 11-24-2021, 03:37 AM

Good to see Luka the next GOAT finally back. Near triple double in a good win against a quality team

KhalDrogo · 11-24-2021, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rustywest

Do 'we'...

Pretty sure its just this thread's biggest troglodyte kraldog who wanted Kidd fired the moment he was hired.

He also stated multiple times that Porzingis sucks, well actually, stated multiple times the entire roster sucks.

When a loud-mouth internet nobody uses this type of language to describe professional basketballer's you know immediately there opinions are worthless!

I understand this is a Luka investment thread, and you get some incredibly bad takes and obviously ulterior motives but a real Mavericks fan is very happy right now because you have a winning franchise locked in for the next decade.

Don’t think you could be any more obsessed with me if you tried.

Good to wake up to the W. Looking forward to watching today.

KhalDrogo · 11-24-2021, 07:15 AM

Free throws really helped in the first half when they couldn’t buy a bucket.

Luka getting the “too #@#@#@#@ing small” tech is so stupid. Shouldn’t be anything wrong with trash talking.

Hope Brunson is okay. Zubac landing on that foot how he did was not a good look.

KhalDrogo · 11-24-2021, 07:35 AM

Mavs are fifth best in the league in wide open three percentage, but third worst in open percentage. The differential is almost 14%. That’s crazy.

Hellcat · 11-24-2021, 08:17 AM

Curry,Doncic and Morant are your early season MVP leaders.

77maddog · 11-24-2021, 09:55 AM

Curry is the front runner, but long way to go.

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Akphillips86 · 11-24-2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellcat

Curry,Doncic and Morant are your early season MVP leaders.

This guy is most definitely in the picture along with Durant. I like Morant, but he’s not there yet. Lot of ball to be played from this point on though.

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PLB9eight · 11-24-2021, 10:30 AM

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This guy is most definitely in the picture along with Durant. I like Morant, but he’s not there yet. Lot of ball to be played from this point on though.

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Agreed. Ja over Giannis or KD is laughable.

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Onepocketj · 11-24-2021, 10:49 AM

Stephen Curry +225
Kevin Durant +500
Giannis Antetokounmpo +700
Luka Doncic +1000
Nikola Jokic +1100

Asian62150 · 11-24-2021, 10:55 AM

MVP race is likely going to come down to team success.

If Dubs are the #1 seed by a wide margin, it's gonna be Curry. Same with Nets/Durant and Bucks/Giannis. No way any of those guys is winning if their teams are in the 7-10 range (where the Bucks are right now).

If Mavs/Grizz are top 3 in the West, Doncic/Ja have a good chance.

But Mavs/Grizz are just as close to 1st in the West as they are to being out of the playoffs.

Long way to go.

KhalDrogo · 11-24-2021, 11:19 AM

Luka isn’t even top 5 right now. Anyone who thinks so doesn’t watch basketball.

Onepocketj · 11-24-2021, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Luka isn’t even top 5 right now. Anyone who thinks so doesn’t watch basketball.

Lmao. I just posted the odds. He's fourth regardless of what you believe.

77maddog · 11-24-2021, 11:35 AM

Luka is playing better on the defensive end this year, offensively he is starting to pick it up. I think he has a shot. Other than Giannis most folks top 5 play Harden like defense.

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KhalDrogo · 11-24-2021, 11:36 AM

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Lmao. I just posted the odds. He's fourth regardless of what you believe.

The current Vegas odds are heavily influenced by him being the preseason favorite and betting dollar leader. You can’t honestly think Luka has been more valuable than say Curry, Giannis, Jokic, Durant, Butler, George, or Paul. He’s not had that kind of start to his season.

KhalDrogo · 11-24-2021, 11:46 AM

Duplicate

77maddog · 11-24-2021, 12:06 PM

The Mavs did just go 0-3 with no Luka.

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KhalDrogo · 11-24-2021, 12:19 PM

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The Mavs did just go 0-3 with no Luka.

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They were competitive in all three games. And two were against the hottest team in the league. Let’s be honest here.

RogerGodahell · 11-24-2021, 01:41 PM

DAL probably would have split that 2 game series with PHO had Luka played but that's the way it goes. They were competitive without him which is good but not good enough. They averaged 97 PPG in his 3 game absence and 105 in the 14 games he's played.

They're winning close games minus those 3 games without Luka which is a good sign. They struggled the last couple years to close out those type of games. They're also 6-1 at home which is another good surprise. They've been a better road team than home over the last couple years. Good to see them turn that around. A lot of that has been because Brunson and KP are playing better. They're a good team if they can fire on all cylinders. Right now DAL looks like they belong in the top 4 of the West, maybe even top 3 if they can get back on a winning streak.

snomelcrob · 11-24-2021, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Luka isn’t even top 5 right now. Anyone who thinks so doesn’t watch basketball.

Dont disagree with this.. but I think it has less to do with Luka playing poorly and more to do with how many players are playing out of their mind currently.

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PKIPP · 11-24-2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellcat

Curry,Doncic and Morant are your early season MVP leaders.

Tell me you’re invested in Ja Morant cards without telling me that you’re invested in Ja Morant cards.

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Hellcat · 11-24-2021, 06:51 PM

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Tell me you’re invested in Ja Morant cards without telling me that you’re invested in Ja Morant cards.

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I have very few Curry(regret)a lot of Luka and Morant.

Tallboy · 11-24-2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Onepocketj

Lmao. I just posted the odds. He's fourth regardless of what you believe.

I think it's important not to fall into the trap of assuming that betting odds represent "smart money", and definitely not based on precise assessment of value contributed so far.

Doncic looms large in MVP talks because we all see the route for him to get there, but to this point this year, things haven't been working that well for him on the Mavs.

If things continue as they are, I could see a future where Doncic ends up leading his team through the post-season in a way that cements his reputation as "best player in the world" despite not actually being anywhere near the literal "most valuable player" of the regular season.

11-24-2021, 07:15 AM	#23156
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,164	Free throws really helped in the first half when they couldn’t buy a bucket. Luka getting the “too #@#@#@#@ing small” tech is so stupid. Shouldn’t be anything wrong with trash talking. Hope Brunson is okay. Zubac landing on that foot how he did was not a good look. __________________ I love PSA!

11-24-2021, 07:35 AM	#23157
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,164	Mavs are fifth best in the league in wide open three percentage, but third worst in open percentage. The differential is almost 14%. That’s crazy. __________________ I love PSA!

11-24-2021, 10:55 AM	#23163
Asian62150 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6,376 Asian62150	MVP race is likely going to come down to team success. If Dubs are the #1 seed by a wide margin, it's gonna be Curry. Same with Nets/Durant and Bucks/Giannis. No way any of those guys is winning if their teams are in the 7-10 range (where the Bucks are right now). If Mavs/Grizz are top 3 in the West, Doncic/Ja have a good chance. But Mavs/Grizz are just as close to 1st in the West as they are to being out of the playoffs. Long way to go. __________________ IG: Asian62150

11-24-2021, 11:19 AM	#23164
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,164	Luka isn’t even top 5 right now. Anyone who thinks so doesn’t watch basketball. __________________ I love PSA!

11-24-2021, 11:46 AM	#23168
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,164	Duplicate __________________ I love PSA!

11-24-2021, 01:25 AM	#23151
77maddog Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 185	Too Small Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-24-2021, 01:52 AM	#23152
FarmchairQB Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 64	We rag on him a lot, but credit JKidd for leaving Luka in the game after he picked up his 4th foul. Probably saved the game, esp wo Brunson. Carlisle would have yanked him for sure.

11-24-2021, 03:37 AM	#23154
sportsfanatic Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 1,157	Good to see Luka the next GOAT finally back. Near triple double in a good win against a quality team

11-24-2021, 08:17 AM	#23158
Hellcat Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 2,342	Curry,Doncic and Morant are your early season MVP leaders.

11-24-2021, 09:55 AM	#23159
77maddog Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 185	Curry is the front runner, but long way to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-24-2021, 10:49 AM	#23162
Onepocketj Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 22,320 jeflave-0 onepocketj	Stephen Curry +225 Kevin Durant +500 Giannis Antetokounmpo +700 Luka Doncic +1000 Nikola Jokic +1100

11-24-2021, 11:35 AM	#23166
77maddog Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 185	Luka is playing better on the defensive end this year, offensively he is starting to pick it up. I think he has a shot. Other than Giannis most folks top 5 play Harden like defense. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-24-2021, 12:06 PM	#23169
77maddog Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 185	The Mavs did just go 0-3 with no Luka. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-24-2021, 01:41 PM	#23171
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	DAL probably would have split that 2 game series with PHO had Luka played but that's the way it goes. They were competitive without him which is good but not good enough. They averaged 97 PPG in his 3 game absence and 105 in the 14 games he's played. They're winning close games minus those 3 games without Luka which is a good sign. They struggled the last couple years to close out those type of games. They're also 6-1 at home which is another good surprise. They've been a better road team than home over the last couple years. Good to see them turn that around. A lot of that has been because Brunson and KP are playing better. They're a good team if they can fire on all cylinders. Right now DAL looks like they belong in the top 4 of the West, maybe even top 3 if they can get back on a winning streak. Last edited by RogerGodahell; 11-24-2021 at 01:52 PM.