Published 14:25 IST, December 11th 2019
Luka Doncic shuts down Michael Jordan comparisons; believes NBA legend is 'one of a kind'
NBA 2019-20: In a recent post-match interview, Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic revealed that no one can be compared to Michael Jordan as he is 'one of a kind'
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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic recently broke ar record by scoring at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 19 straight games. Michael Jordan held previous record of achieving same feat for 18 consecutive games. Doncic did so during Mavericks' game with Sacramento Kings on Sunday night (Monday morning IST). Mavericks lost to Kings 110-106. Doncic finished game with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
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NBA 2019-20: Luka Doncic says Michael Jordan is untouchable after surpassing NBA legend's record
As Doncic has been breaking NBA records this season, he has been compared to Jordan. In a post-match interview after game, Doncic spoke about Jordan being one of a kind. 21-year-old Slovenian said that he does t kw what to say. Doncic added that you cant compare anybody to Jordan, as he is one of a kind and rest is just stats.
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NBA 2019-20: Luka Doncic says he needs to calm down with officials
Doncic last argued with officials during Sacramento Kings vs Mavericks game on Sunday night (Monday morning IST). Doncic thought he had been fouled by Cory Joseph, but call was t given. In replays, it was shown that Joseph made contact with Doncic's elbow. Only five seconds were remaining on clock, and Mavericks were trailing by two points. In a post-match interview, Doncic mentioned that he is passionate about game and wants to win. This causes him to lose control at times, as he is always determined to win. 20-year-old also said that he has always been competitive, and t just regarding basketball. However, he also admitted that he needed to work on it. Doncic is aware of how to approach officials and kws that he can be wrong a lot of times.
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Luka Doncic's NBA 2019-20 season
Doncic is currently averaging 30 points, 9.8 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game. Doncic also became third player in NBA history to score 600 points, 200 rebounds and 150 assists in first 20 games of a season. Russell Westbrook (NBA 2016-17) and Oscar Robertson (NBA 1961-62) are or two players to hold record.
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10:03 IST, December 11th 2019