Luka Doncic Is Way Better Than You Think 

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@@macysondheim ratio lol

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indeed.

great eye & you're absolutely right!

Bro send bridges to the desert with that bump and then to the Bay Area with the spin

we teach that to kids here in france

Dude knows he isn’t the most athletic dude on the court but always has everyone on their toes. He has so many elements of his game and combine that with his high game IQ..Bird is one the best comparisons their can be. But magic and his step back is a like Harden. Dude is a beast

Very well said! Luka has room for improvement, and the task may be too tall against the Warriors. But I was planning on making this video before Game 7 happened because there was, for a while now, this narrative that Doncic needed to prove himself in the playoffs even though he averaged over 30 points close to a triple double.

@@tooforwon241 I honestly would love to see Doncic v. Tatum, the battle for the next generation in the NBA championships. I think GSW can run hot or cold depending on the game along with some pretty suspect defensive switching and if the rest of Mav's team plays like it's their time I think it's probable closer then most people think. Besides, I don't know very many people (outside of fans) thought the Mavericks would win the Suns series let alone put an exclamation point in the history books. To borrow a term from Chess, Luka might of had his Immortal Game (which is an a achievement in unparalleled skill).

@@ThePenitentSquirrel Even in a loss to the warriors luka kidd and the mavs can learn a LOT from a warriors team that actually resembles their prime. Lukas gotta learn some off ball

@@ThePenitentSquirrel For a guy talking about people going to extremes, you're reading quite a lot into Dallas' defeat of the worst regular season champion in history. Phoenix is not a very strong team. Period. They skated to the finals last year due to Denver and GSW's injuries and the Lakers/Clippers rapid onset aging. The league is currently experiencing its least team-centric quality of play in at least 45 years. Luka still has to overcome a giant like GSW to warrant the levels of acclaim he is getting. Perhaps if he gets himself together quickly they can be for him what the Pistons were for Michael. That said, unlike most NBA fans, I've actually been watching Luka since he was 12. He has always been a bit on the lazy side and over reliant on his skills and intelligence. Unlike Jokic, who plays more of a legitimate playmaking role, Luka is actually not a great team player. He's far more James Harden at this point in his career than Larry Bird (an idiotic comparison if we account only for playing style). I have little doubt that he'll be the unanimous best player on earth with multiple MVPs within 5 years...if he gets his body up to speed with his brains and his balling.

I think Luka already DOES make his teammates better but he's not God so his team needs more talent as far as match-ups. GSW have how many HOF'ers at the moment? Maybe a handful, tbh. Current Mav's have 1 all-star so... do the math. The Mav's BLEW OUT Phoenix with 1 HOF. This nobody expected. Steven A Smith APOLOGIZED to the entire Mav's staff over it. GSW, when healthy, are GOAT TEAM so Luka losing to them... listen... this is the last flash of the GSW at the top. They had their time and SHOULD win this 2022 Title! BUT TILT!

That's the vibe I wanted to have in my videos. Thanks for pointing it out!

Yes so true love the vibes

@@tooforwon241 I actually really like this in your second channel and I’m not the first one to point that out but this channel feels more like you’re very inviting and trying to get a conversation with your friends

@@BonsuTheTiger Yes! I don't want to portray myself as a expert on the game simply because I know so little. But I can talk about NBA basketball with anyone all day long & I see myself on the same level as everyone else watching these games.

And a movie and podcast all in one. This channel will have 1 million subs one day no doubt. I watch alot of RU-vid you have something here man. Keep going and expand the content

I'm glad to see more people respecting Luka too! I think as far as him needing a true #2 option, it would definitely help. But I remember being told that we needed another star to play with Kawhi back when my Raptors were competing in the ECF. The Mavs could win it all right now with this current roster and people will look back fondly as the '22 Mavs like we do the '19 Raptors.

now imagine us from the balkans who knew his game totally reveling in all of this

@@theokingshango That must feel so satisfying & validating seeing his success in the NBA. I hope he gets a title at some point

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@@theokingshango You guys in the balkans were watching Real Madrid games? From Serbia? I doubt it

My fav players of all time Kobe Luka Ingram rose

@@diegochavez679 lol you're Mexican. Those last 2 prove it

Wow a Slovenian Warriors fan! Damn that's a tough spot to be in. Also thank you for the support on both my channels lately

@@tooforwon241 hah thank you for great content, subscribing, liking and occasional comment is the least I can do.

Facts bru. In my opinion he and Giannis are easily the best players in the League

Dumbest shit I've ever heard

Current: luka Peak: harden All Time: harden

@@chadickusvonmaximus4067 I'm not taking a side here but harden in his peak was objectively far better than Curry. Ppl hate bc they don't like how innovative he was. He changed the game and everybody copied his 0 step, step back, foul drawing Curry didn't change the game anywhere near harden but media controls history

@@chadickusvonmaximus4067 The biggest difference between Harden and Luka is that Luka grows in clutch situations, while Harden get worse. Also I think Luka is the better play maker, but that's a point of taste, I guess.

@@rockysalvatore435 The fact that you compare Harden to Curry is an insult. Curry is so much better and it's not even close, he brought the 3 point era to the nba. It's like comparing Kevin Durant and MJ

AD would be an all-time great if he didn't get hurt every other year and miss large chunks of the season if he didn't miss it all. It's sad to see that.

@@bigred9991 2 more weeks in the playoffs and i must say, luka is top 5 now, perhaps even top 4, but joker is now in the 6 slot, tatum is coming up onto the top 10, and I’m excited for AD again based on the lakers new staff decisions

@@Acradus the Lakers should have hired J. Kidd when they had the chance. Even Lebron was lobbying for them to sign him. What he did with the Mavs in his first year was nothing short of incredible. He took a team that was one of the worst defensive teams in the league the last few years and made them a top 10 that is sans their best rim protector in KP. Imagine what he could have done with Lebron and an healthy AD.

@@bigred9991 since i like Luka as well im happy Kidd ended up there instead of LA lol, but maybe he could have done similar to the lakers but we of course may never know

I agree but Steph and Lebron are much older

Exactly! He makes it look so easy. He can play at whatever pace he wants, he could go and get his shots wherever he wants. And he has fun dominating too! I can't wait to see this upcoming matchup against the Warriors

I feel like I don’t see enough other people claiming the dream as one of their favorites, so I just wanna give you love

@@lucrussell9363 I really appreciate that fam. My family is Nigerian so naturally when I got introduced to basketball my family would always watch clips of the Dream from time to time :D

I saw Hakeem and Kobe in their prime (48), neither had that look of ease. Only MJ

Luka is good. But he needs to become better 3p shooter to be great in his position (or lets say more consistent - taking hard shots is not an excuse). At 23 and a few playoff games is no time to be in same picture as MJ. What I’m saying goes along with “be confident, don’t become complacent” - I simply hope he will come close to Mamba mentality that’s all and then we will talk about greatness. Trust me is all love for Luka. Can’t hate on a homeboy. Cheers from Slovenia.

John salley just loves to hear himself talk...

Slovenia won the European championship with Goran as a captain, and young Luka beeing arguably the best player of the turnament...ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z_bUEAaaR40.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oAbiD3DAw_g.html and the funny part is, that Luka played against Boban...and beat him...now they are great friends, together on the mavs team:)

it was EuroBasket Dragiç was the MVP but the writing was on the wall that 17 year old was going to become one of the best all time.

Lol I wish. Not as smart as most NBA RU-vid channels to be featured on Dom2k's podcasts. I think of myself like a cultural historian in the context of covering the NBA. Thanks for the love! It really helps

Yessir 🔥❤️

He is experienced.

Oh but people who follow EuroLeague and are fans of Real Madrid already knew this kid is destined to challenge Jordan for all time great

Westbrick is best better than Michael Jordan

SPOILERT ALERT: He is become the second after Wilt to Average 30+ Points in the first 8 games

I think once it's all said and done Luka goes down as the Euro-Jordan 🐐

@@lmchankins Mickael Pietrus will always be "Euro Jordan". Before your time, kid ;)

@@lmchankins American players can't develop basic basketball skills and IQ because American sports have been turned into circus freak shows intended to sell jerseys, shoes, etc...if American players played intelligently they would become "boring", like Jokic and, to a lesser extent, Giannis. Luka's sexy right now because he's a score first guy, but the general basketball intelligence superiority of European players offends the sales, marketing, and PR people who actually run American sports.

Giannis is more like an American player. He isn't very skilled, but he is a freak.

Yup I'm a pels fan but Luka will be top 5 of all time I Also think Ingram will be a beast soon because of his humbleness leadership and love of the game .

Jokic too

Thanks, will do! I love doing these videos as often as I can

I would not call Sam Bowie a bust. Just bad luck with injuries but he had a few decent years despite that.

@@page8301 i think he's meaning bagley with the bust, and ayton as centre no1...

Oh wow I'm so glad my videos attract people from all over. Luka is making you guys proud that's for sure. A NBA Legend already at 23! Thank you for the support

Thank you! That's the plan. I love making these videos

For sure! I'm more motivated than ever to keep these uploads going

Not as much as his own durability & conditioning. Now, hear me out, I’m not blind and stupid, iRecognize his numbers & performances today, I now he’s leading the league is ppg & usage rate. iKnow it’s the optical proclamation that’s he’s in pretty shape. For now. But, he gotta go mamba! He gotta bronBron! That’s the only thing that will sustain his dominance. Because his talent REQUIRES it. Why? Because Doncic is the person we all thought Zion was going to be! And uSee how that’s turned out so far.

Lol are you from Toronto, or is that a play on my channel name?

Luka geriau sias jis visada toks bus

Krepšinis be Luko būtų ne įdomus

Thats actually a really goot take. Thumbs up

Agreed! They show a lot of promise & I'm sure a lot of good players see that

They just traded a bag of chips and a late 1st to get a true upgrade on the biggest wheak point... a big! Wood will fit perfectly next to Luka. And the Free Agency hasnt even started.

@@Smido83 and mcgee on the 5 will enable kleber to stretch on the 4 while also giving us two great paint defenders.

If that was the case he should not lost to the Warriors.

@@kgar5String the dubs used the mavs most obvious weakness, pressure in the paint. We all knew there were pieces still missing. And it was also their first year with jkid as a coach.

@@uberrobi "I think defense has got to be way better for me," said Doncic, who was frequently targeted by playoff opponents. "Honestly, I think I made a huge step this year defensively, but there's so much room for improvement. I've got to be way better there. I think that's one spot that can take us to the next level."

@@uberrobi If you keep your opponent in front of you, you don't need rim protection, Golden State did not have a rim protector.

and every stepback 3 from harden is a travel too

I don't bash Luka at all. The boy is well on his way to being the best player of his generation, but anyone comparing him to Bird clearly never saw Bird play at his peak. The NBA in the 80s was a war zone. The NBA today is a series of scrimmages where they keep score. Luka has a long way to go before being comparable to Bird, but he's definitely in Nowitzki territory already, which is not bad at all.

@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 The 80s was an era with high pace and mediocre defense. Fouls is not a good measure of good defense. It also does not change that Bird had multiple series where his offensive production was bad to terrible. It is fine to puta great player on a pedastal. What is not fine is putting on the rose tinted glasses and pretend that the guy had no flaws and never played badly.

@@page8301 "Mediocre defense" go ahead and quantify how an era with hand-checking and legal choke slams was "mediocre". Children and the internet.

@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 It was primitive and relied on fouls to a high degree. The only child here is you who takes opposing opinions as a personal insult. Grow up kiddo.

One thing that can't do (Defense)

No he isn't

I can win with that kind of teammates.

Luka a monster on point with an athletic monster on center/forward would be entertaining for sure, since luka can create some good alley oops with his passing and gravity, the athletic freak can easily win most of his 1v1s

@@uberrobi He is a great, just stop saying he is he will be better than Jordan, just wait and see.

W support 😎

Bird is different player but also in a dofferent game.

Bro I can see it now 😱

Facts

Luka is the superior playmaker and passer.

Trae Young will be a star in the NBA for many years.

@@davidprice6902 But will he be as dominant as Luka? I'm not bashing Young it's just facts.

He is only 23 and carried a team to the West finals. Only lebron has done more cut him some slack my man

@@someshnarayan7368 that’s cool, he has time to put in the correction. It’s still something he is gonna have to deal with unless he waits til the Warriors or Clippers completely die off, during the his opportunity to dominate. Anything other than that he would have to have the superior team in all of these matchups. The West is still debatably the stronger conference, but the East isn’t the same East from a decade ago. So he would still need to have good-great conditioning, since the game comes so easy to him, and consistency in the 4th when he’s facing on par/better teams.

@@Ckevin15 I agree and he has my man look at his recent pictures from his Slovenia v Italy game in the euros man looks in great shape even with muscle definition. He gonna come out beasting this season

Dude you are so far off it's ridiculous. He's had role players and an injury prone Porzingis as help. All the champions have a one two punch. Dirk managed to do it in 2011 with an incredibly strong former all stars cast. Give Luka a strong #2 and watch what happens.

what is even meant with opie??

@@deeki85 a role ron howard played as a kid.

@@uberrobi and what has doncic to do with it??

Yep, Shaq likes him now. 🤣