Luka Dončić Discussion - Year 2

dirkules_41 · Post #1041 » by **dirkules_41** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:30 pm

How can you not love this kid. Even personality wise, couldn't ask for anyone better to step into Dirks ginormous footsteps.

thr3ep01nte4 · Post #1042 » by **thr3ep01nte4** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:43 am

This is an old post. But still hope he can get in better shape next year.

Bluelabel24 · Post #1043 » by **Bluelabel24** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 7:16 am

^^ I believe he will.. I think its because for the past 2 off seasons he didnt have much rest(euroleague champsionships before draft, and eurobasket in 2017 where they won also).

I hope this summer he gets back into that eurobasket shape where he looked great physically.

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J_T · Post #1044 » by **J_T** » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:59 am

burek3 wrote:
J_T wrote:I know it everyone thinks I wrote this piece but it really wasn't me:

https://thesmokingcuban.com/2019/02/15/dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic-not-getting-rest-needs/

Absolute nonsense. This is such a major home run for his career to participate in an all-star weekend, regardless of what he is doing in it. The networking, creating connections, bonding with any and all members of basketball community is priceless.

Did you watch the rising star game? He jogged a bit smiling up and down the court. Media blowing up left and right. This isn't just about him, it's about Dallas' team too. Nothing but positives can be taken from this weekend.

People so hung up on this particular season, all that making playoff talks, while good for increasing morale and chemistry, the true slam dunk is having Dirk and Doncic selling Dallas burgers there. Did you see the sneaky talk of Cuban with Jokic? The jokes between Luka, Bogdan and Lauri? Ayton being giddy meeting Luka? Simmons with his murky tryhard face?

Screw resting. The offseason will be 5 months long, plenty of rest to have.

...for now, he’d prefer the extra rest.

Would he like to someday compete in the 3-point shooting contest like teammate Dirk Nowitzki?

“Nah, I don’t think so,” he said with a laugh. “I’d rather go to Cancun.

burek3 · Post #1045 » by **burek3** » Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:36 am

J_T wrote:
burek3 wrote:
J_T wrote:I know it everyone thinks I wrote this piece but it really wasn't me:

https://thesmokingcuban.com/2019/02/15/dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic-not-getting-rest-needs/

Absolute nonsense. This is such a major home run for his career to participate in an all-star weekend, regardless of what he is doing in it. The networking, creating connections, bonding with any and all members of basketball community is priceless.

Did you watch the rising star game? He jogged a bit smiling up and down the court. Media blowing up left and right. This isn't just about him, it's about Dallas' team too. Nothing but positives can be taken from this weekend.

People so hung up on this particular season, all that making playoff talks, while good for increasing morale and chemistry, the true slam dunk is having Dirk and Doncic selling Dallas burgers there. Did you see the sneaky talk of Cuban with Jokic? The jokes between Luka, Bogdan and Lauri? Ayton being giddy meeting Luka? Simmons with his murky tryhard face?

Screw resting. The offseason will be 5 months long, plenty of rest to have.

...for now, he’d prefer the extra rest.

Would he like to someday compete in the 3-point shooting contest like teammate Dirk Nowitzki?

“Nah, I don’t think so,” he said with a laugh. “I’d rather go to Cancun.

Welcome to the league. I can't go sunbathe at the beach all the time that I want. I go to tech conferences and make connections with people in the industry.

Step 1: Stop eating burek.

LukaMagic · Post #1046 » by **LukaMagic** » Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:50 am

https://youtu.be/e9j-7JpbGhs?t=163

Sir Charels! :lol:

Post #1047 » by **Dirk** » Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:00 pm

Spoiler:

Powelll veering towards the territory of "please opt in".

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I am really looking forward to seeing how the Mavs/Luka will consistently start to exploit this very aggressive type of defense that is to be expected in the future.

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fuller4379 · Post #1048 » by **fuller4379** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:56 pm

Happy birthday Luka. In one year he can legally drink in the United States.

koyotee · Post #1049 » by **koyotee** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:46 pm

fuller4379 wrote:Happy birthday Luka. In one year he can legally drink in the United States.

Till then he can continue making moonshine in the woods

Post #1050 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:10 pm

Happy Birthday to Luka!

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DoncictheGoat · Post #1051 » by **DoncictheGoat** » Sun Mar 3, 2019 6:10 am

Bad game,
Because tanking or what?

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burek3 · Post #1052 » by **burek3** » Sun Mar 3, 2019 9:58 am

DoncictheGoat wrote:Bad game,
Because tanking or what?

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What, he had a good game. The only one who came to play. 26 minutes 22/4/2/2 on 7/14 shooting with 2 TOV (one of them being a bogus anticipatory travel call).

wolfram · Post #1053 » by **wolfram** » Sun Mar 3, 2019 7:39 pm

Still bad 3pt shooting. I havent watched the game - any special reason for that?

Archx · Post #1054 » by **Archx** » Sun Mar 3, 2019 7:54 pm

wolfram wrote:Still bad 3pt shooting. I havent watched the game - any special reason for that?

I would say bad concentration because he also missed 5 FT's. Otherwise he was attacking like usually and was able to find open team mates, but everyone was missing. I think they were a bit tired from last nights event.

wolfram · Post #1055 » by **wolfram** » Sun Mar 3, 2019 8:21 pm

A bit odd they have such an event night before isn't it? I mean people buy tickets to watch them throw brick after brick... In highlights I see that in 3rd quarter they were down just 10 pts. Did they pull away when Luka was on the bench? I know he was not playing in the 4th.

Post #1056 » by **Dirk** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:45 pm

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Post #1057 » by **Dirk** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:46 am

3 pointers vs Kings: https://streamable.com/45llv

How have you been feeling about the shot selection?

dirkforpres · Post #1058 » by **dirkforpres** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:27 pm

Dirk wrote:3 pointers vs Kings: https://streamable.com/45llv

How have you been feeling about the shot selection?

In a tank year, I guess it doesn’t bother me.

Lukas recent woes are probably just due to the knee still not being 100% and just general wear and tear over the long season. It’s something he can work at over the summer but last night was not pretty at al

wolfram · Post #1059 » by **wolfram** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:24 pm

Dirk wrote:3 pointers vs Kings: https://streamable.com/45llv

How have you been feeling about the shot selection?

Lot of late clock attempts. Shouldn't come to that.
Also stop trying to draw fouls at 3pt line, jesus.
Some of them barely hit the rim - weak legs, fatigue.
Several times he had a mismatch but couldn't turn a corner. That's concerning. Or just want to shoot threes all the time. Add midrange to your game.

RebelWithACause · Post #1060 » by **RebelWithACause** » Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:14 am

So excited to see how Luka will use the offseason.

He will have a full 5 months to improve all around before the season starts.
I would hope he really focusses on getting his body in perfect shape, lose about 10 pounds and do a lot of strength work, explosive training,quickness and agility.

For his game it is just about polishing what is already there. Most importantly get more consitent as a shooter overall (bringing his 3pt % up to 36-38 % and FT up to 80%), but also taking care off the ball.

If he really goes to work, I could see him becoming a Top15 (possibly even Top10) player by next year, averaging 27/7/7.

What are your thoughts and hopes for him next season?