December confirmed a reality that was already known, although there are some who want to block the reality out of their minds. Luka Doncic is one of the best in the world and a candidate week after week for NBA MVP.
He managed 13 games with an average of 37.4 points, 11.1 assists, 8.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals and a mind-blowing shooting reliability: 48.8 TC, 38 percent from three-point range and 80.2 in free throws. There hasn’t been anything similar in more than half a century.
Literally because there is only one precedent for a similar month. It was also in December… but in 1960. Oscar Robertson, ahead of his time, was at least 35 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 games played. 63 years later Doncic changed history.
“He’s one of the best in the world. For his stats, as we saw on Christmas with 50 points to join Bernard King or Wilt Chamberlain, but also for what he does on defense and without the ball. We have to find a way to make sure he’s always comfortable, both when he’s not feeling well and when he’s resting,” Jason Kidd declared.
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The sky is the limit for Doncic
For the Real Madrid youth player there are still no limits. In the game he solves everything, he is capable of finding resources to get out of the worst moments of his Mavericks. In numbers, he joins only the legendary figures. He reached 10,000 points in 368 games. 10 less than LeBron James, the best scorer in history since last season when he snatched the record from Wilt Chamberlain.
Those are numbers, but Doncic is looking at something more. The legacy, the greatness that comes with titles. Just nine years to the day since his first trophy and MVP award. He leads a Mavs team that wins and continues to work without Kyrie Irving.
“I’m looking forward to his return,” the Slovenian declared.
The squad has the makings of a championship contender, with Doncic, a youngster who looks like a veteran, Grant Williams and Dante Exum. In a Western Conference without a clear dominant force, the Mavs will have a lot to say.
Doncic will be ready, although the NBA places him fifth behind Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP race, much to the chagrin of his teammates.
“I don’t know why he’s not No. 1. He carries our team. He scores, rebounds, assists. I’ve shared a locker room with a lot of guys and he’s the easiest guy to do everything with,” explained teammate Markieff Morris.
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