The Mavericks are one of the most promising teams in the NBA, notably thanks to the duo Luka Doncic – Kristaps Porzingis. But with one more star, Dallas could go from a future team to a serious contender. Luka knows it, and he didn’t hesitate to hit on a famous All-Star.
Before the start of the 2019-2020 season, everyone knew that Luka Doncic was going to progress and that his duet with Kristaps Porzingis was going to make sparks. But no one expected such an explosion. The Slovenian prodigy has become one of the best players in the world, and the Mavericks shone in the playoffs against the Clippers, who are nevertheless favorites.
After showing such great promise, the two Europeans will be under pressure this season. They will have to do better not to disappoint, and why not gain the home advantage. Experts think them capable of it, and one of them even calls them “the best duo in the league” !
In fact, Dallas is clearly establishing itself as the team of the future in the NBA, the team that is just one star away from making a serious claim for the title. And that, journalists know. So during Luka Doncic’s back-to-school press conference, he was asked about the potential arrival of another All-Star. The leader did not need to be asked to pick up a good friend of his.
Journalist: Would you be ready to trade Boban Marjanovic for Nikola Jokic to win the title more easily?
Doncic Wounds: I wouldn’t trade anyone. I can’t trade anyone, it’s not my job. But if Jokic wants to come to Dallas, then he comes to Dallas. He knows very well that he wants to come.
We don’t know whether Nikola Jokic wants to join Dallas or not, but we have to admit that the 100% European Big 3 Mavericks would look great on paper. They are huge, skillful from afar, and all have a real science of the game … They would cause problems for many teams!
With or without Jokic, Luka Doncic and his teammates must in any case have ambition. With more experience, and the deep conviction that they can compete with the best, they could surprise a lot of people in the Western Conference!
The idea of a dominant European Big 3 is in any case dreaming. Maybe they are will reunite one day to wear high the colors of the Old Continent in the NBA.
