Due to the pandemic, many people are unable to meet as regularly as they once did. In the NBA, this can create a problem. After all, it’s a team game and players have to maintain a good bond. While the league is doing its best to make sure everyone stays in touch, some players may not feel the need to do so. One of these players is Kristaps Porzingis, who believes that his chemistry with partner Maverick Luka Doncic has never been better.
Kristaps Porzingis’ relationship with Mavericks star Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic joined the Dallas Mavericks in 2018 and has proven himself a star. After playing for Real Madrid in 2014 and EuroBasket 2017, Doncic has thrived in the NBA. He was soon joined by his Schengen brother, Kristaps Porzingis.
Porzingis, which the New Your Knicks drafted in 2015, quickly became the league’s favorite. However, when he joined the Mavs to play together with Luka this season, the championship saw the beginning of a developing partnership.
As soon as they started playing together, their chemistry was evident. Earlier this year, before the season was suspended, they put together 64 points, 29 rebounds and 13 assists. This contributed to the victory of the team’s overtime 127-123 over New Orleans pelicans.
They also hit a franchise record.
Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic are the first pair of Mavericks teammates with 30 points and 10 refunds in the same game from Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard in 2008.
Porzingis is also the first player with 30 points, 10 rebs and 5 blk in consecutive games from Shaquille O’Neal in 2000. pic.twitter.com/AQiBIVNw2d
– ESPN statistics and information (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 5, 2020
Recently, in a media readiness, Kristaps Porzingis has talked about everything from his thoughts on the Orlando bubble to his new skills. Another thing he faced was his relationship with Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
“I don’t think it will be that difficult. We have also worked with Luka since we returned. For us, once we got to know each other a little bit more in court, it was only a matter of time to get that chemistry going and I don’t think we will step back. We are just moving forward “
“… it’s going in the right direction and we’re both excited to be playing with each other and the rest of the kids.”
???? @kporzee on his chemistry with @ luka7doncic #MFFL pic.twitter.com/0sjO2KiI2d
– Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) July 3, 2020
Well, it looks like the Mavs bond is secure, with its probably more avid collaboration working well enough. Let’s see how well they play in the Orlando bubble.
