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Jason Kidd Is Worried About Luka Doncic Constantly Getting Knocked To The Floor: “The Wood Always Wins”

The Dallas mainstay has been averaging 33.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists so far.

Aaron Abhishek
Nov 11, 2022
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Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Luka Doncic’s stellar run for the Dallas Mavericks in the ongoing 2022-23 season isn’t without some hits to the point guard that sends him down on the hardwood.

The Dallas mainstay has been averaging 33.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists so far but has also been getting knocked down in his attempt to up the scoring ante for the side.

Expressing his worry about his star player was head coach Jason Kidd, who spoke to the media after the team’s loss to the Washington Wizards. According to The Athletic’s David Aldridge:

Kidd is also worried about Dončić constantly getting knocked to the floor early in the season. He says those falls may not show up now, or even this season, but they take a toll over a career. "The wood always wins," Kidd said.

— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) November 10, 2022

Kidd is also worried about Dončić constantly getting knocked to the floor early in the season. He says those falls may not show up now, or even this season, but they take a toll over a career. “The wood always wins,” Kidd said.

Doncic has been instrumental for the Mavericks, but injuries will be something that the think-tank will be wary of, given how much he has to offer for a side that aims to make the postseason every year.


Luka Doncic’s Usage Rate Is A Concern For Jason Kidd 

It wasn’t just the Slovenian hitting the floor that Jason Kidd was worried about. His prolonged stretches in long games have already begun taking their toll, and the usage rate was another dilemma he faced.

Doncic looked visibly tired in the final stretches of the contests against the Magic and the Wizards, and Kidd made a mental note of how it affected his performance. He spoke of how the fatigue would eventually catch up to the 23-year-old. According to Aldridge:

Asked Jason Kidd about Luka's insane usage rate to start the season. It's a concern. "People will say he's 23," Kidd said. "But, he's human." At this rate, Kidd said, Dončić may hit a physical/mental wall around Christmas.

— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) November 10, 2022

Asked Jason Kidd about Luka’s insane usage rate to start the season. It’s a concern. “People will say he’s 23,” Kidd said. “But, he’s human.” At this rate, Kidd said, Dončić may hit a physical/mental wall around Christmas.

Kidd and the Mavericks coaching staff will look to ring in some changes as the season progresses. Whether they get another offensive support or manage Doncic’s minutes remains to be seen. The team plays the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers in their next two outings, hoping to better their 6-5 record, which is a stark reflection when compared to Doncic’s stellar performances.

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ByAaron Abhishek
Aaron Abhishek is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication and a Master's in journalism.His passion for the sport began when he saw Michael Jordan take his final shot in the NBA, and he considers himself fortunate to have been a part of the Kobe Bryant era. Now he writes basketball news and analysis while waiting for the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 18th title.When not watching and writing basketball, you can find Aaron suited to play cricket, putting in some hard yards at the gym, trying a new coffee, and supporting Arsenal. Expertise: NBAFavorite Team: Los Angeles LakersPrevious Work: MEAWW, Blue Man Hoop, Sportskeeda
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