Luka Doncic 'lot smarter at business than lot of MBAs': Mavericks owner Mark Cuban

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes that Mavericks star Luka Doncic has one of best minds in NBA. Mark Cuban recently spoke with Athletic's Tim Cato, where y discussed Luka Doncic's personality off court. Doncic, who is kwn to be reluctant to show his personality during interviews, is one of sharpest business minds in NBA according to Cuban. 

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Luka Doncic business: Mark Cuban believes that Luka Doncic has one of best minds in NBA

According to Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic is 'a lot smarter at business' than most people with MBAs. Mark Cuban observed that Doncic is good at understanding his brand, something which has been working out very well. Mark Cuban added that Doncic is much more 'street savvy' that people think he is and a 'lot smarter than people give him credit for'.

Cuban referred to Doncic as 'business-oriented' and says 21-year-old understands markets 'very well'. Cuban stated that though he does t have an MBA, Doncic tends to be smarter than most people who have m. Doncic worked hard over summer, leading team to a 40-27 win-loss record.

Cuban believes that Doncic's most exciting part is t only his talent but how hard he works to improve it. In a recent survey conducted by NBA, Doncic was chosen over Trae Young, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson as league's brightest talent.

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In December, Michael Jordan's Nike brand signed Doncic for a five-year deal. While amount was t revealed, it was said to be more than Williamson's $75 million five-year deal with brand. Reports termed deal as 'lucrative' and called Doncic 'next face of  NBA'. 

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