Published 15:42 IST, December 31st 2019

Luka Doncic wins fans over by humble response to comparisons with Stephen Curry

NBA 2019-20: Dallas Mavericks star rookie Luka Doncic reveals that he does not think he is as good as Stephen Curry yet. Here is what the player had to say.

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Even though Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic is only playing his second NBA season, he has been drawing comparisons to various NBA veterans. Recently, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr pointed out similarities between Warriors' star Stephen Curry and Doncic. While talking to a leading US news channel, Kerr stated that both Doncic and Curry smile while playing, which he thinks is 'relatively unique'.

According to Kerr, most NBA players are locked in and look serious while playing. celebrated manr watched Doncic play against San Antonio Spurs, after overcoming a sprained ankle. Doncic was smiling and laughing while playing, which is similar to Curry, something that fans love as y see players enjoy game. 

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NBA 2019-20: Luka Doncic reveals that he is t as good as Stephen Curry yet

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When Doncic was asked about being compared with Curry, he replied by saying that he does t think he is as good as Warriors' superstar just yet. According to  Mavericks' prodigy, Curry shoots way better than him and has played game longer than him as well. Doncic thinks that everyone looks up to Curry and spoke about one time y practised toger. He recalls practice and says that Curry rarely misses out on scoring and seeing that will always be an unforgettable experience for him. Luka Doncic was drafted by Dallas Mavericks last season. 

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Doncic has also been compared to NBA legend Michael Jordan. He also crossed a record by Jordan and became youngest player to post multiple 30 points and 15 assists games in a season. Jordan previously held this record during NBA 1984-85 season. Doncic broke record during Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors game on Saturday night (Sunday morning IST). He finished game with 31 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. Doncic broke ar one of Jordan's records earlier this month by posting at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during consecutive games. Jordan himself has praised Luka Doncic, calling him a 'phemenal player' at a very young . 

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15:42 IST, December 31st 2019