Kevin Durant Says Sky Is The Limit For Luka Doncic: “They Built That Program For Him The Second He Got There And They Made Sure He Was Able To Be The Best Version Of Himself Every Day.”

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Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant went head-to-head last night when the Brooklyn Nets hosted the Dallas Mavericks in the Barclays Center. As it was a home game, Durant was without Kyrie Irving by his side as he is still yet to be vaccinated.

The game came down to the wire after the Nets blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter as the Mavericks won the game on a buzzer-beater from former Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie.

However, the night was about Doncic who had 37 points with 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, including the final one to Dinwiddie for the game-winner. Durant struggled with the Mavs throwing complicated double team’s on him, holding him to 20 points on the night. Despite the loss, KD took the time out to praise Doncic in his post-game press conference.

The Dallas Mavericks have found new life ever since they made the trade to send Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. While Bertans may not have yielded the same return as Dinwiddie, this trade has improved the Mavericks.

That move also signified the Mavericks doubling-down on Luka being the primary offensive focus, with players like Dinwiddie offering relief as a secondary ball-handler. The Mavericks have built a roster constructed for Luka’s needs with shooting and solid perimeter defenders around him. 

All that the Mavs need now is a solid interior presence, even though Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell have been serviceable the Mavericks need to improve on that front.

Durant recognizing Doncic’s play must be very encouraging. Doncic has already drawn hefty comparisons with the likes of LeBron James and now needs to show he can continue developing into a player of that caliber. Hopefully, this year’s post-season sees Doncic finally break through the first round and make a significant playoff run.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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