Good News;He is not dead.
Superstar Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is known for playing in a highly competitive manner and has engaged in a number of noteworthy incidents involving trash talk.
In an intriguing critique of Doncic’s trash talk on a recent episode of “Podcast P with Paul George,” George referred to the Mavs guard as “a cold killer” for the way he used it.
“He talks that s— too,” George remarked. “He will talk that s— to you if you talk to him. The forward for the Los Angeles Clippers stated, “He’s not backing down.” “He’s a cold killer.”
March 5, 2023, at American Airlines Center: Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of a game.
Additionally, George referred to Doncic as “the GOAT,” stating that the 24-year-old has a chance to surpass all previous NBA foreign basketball stars.
Following a game, Paul George speaks with Luka Doncic.
At the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 6, 2021, during Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Paul George (13) of the LA Clippers consoles Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks after the Mavs are defeated 126-111. (Image courtesy of Getty Images; Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News)
Luka is up now, not next. Luka is now a real person. Now, we’re discussing becoming the largest player on the global stage,” George remarked. That is above the GOATs. That’s more than Tony Parker and Dirk [Nowitzki combined. It is more than Hakeem [Olajuwon]. He has the potential to be the largest international player, somewhat better than Giannis [Antetokounmpo].” said George.
George’s remarks follow Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s assertion that Doncic was “right on the precipice” during a podcast episode of “Gil’s Arena.” When asked which young players he thought would be the next to have a big impact on the game, Curry brought up Doncic.
On March 22, 2023, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors. (Source: Getty Images / Cooper Neill/NBAE)
Last season, Doncic averaged a career-high 32.4 points per game. brief in both of the series. However, Doncic averaged 33.5 points per game and scored over 40 points in five playoff games against Los Angeles.
In the postseason, Doncic has faced George and the Clippers twice; the Mavs will be up next.
