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Shannon Sharpe On Luka Doncic: “If Luka Doncic Was African American, He’d Be The Rave Of The NBA”

Nico Martinez
Aug 11, 2020
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Luka Doncic has been putting on an insane performance for the Dallas Mavericks this season. With marks of 29 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game, the young star has the Mavs firmly in the race for the Western Conference crown.

But as Luka continues to do his thing in Orlando (36 points and 19 assists in his latest victory against Milwaukee), the level of hype and respect surrounding his name has yet to match that of others NBA superstars.

Shannon Sharpe, on FOX Sport’s Undisputed, may have revealed the reason why:

“He’s gonna win MVP. He’s that good, he’s the real deal. Give the man his credit.

You know what, Skip Bayless? If Luka Doncic was African American, he’d be the Rave of the NBA. No question about it. “

https://twitter.com/FadeawayWorld/status/1292984675036737536

Obviously, one could certainly make the case that Luka deserves more credit than he’s getting. He had one of the greatest statistical seasons in NBA history and yet there is little chatter about him in the MVP conversation.

When it comes to his team, nobody is really giving them a chance to beat the other Western elites.

The reasoning for it cannot be confirmed but the fact remains that Luka is deserving of some serious attention.

Even in th

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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