Gregg Popovich Impressed by Luka Doncic’s Exceptional Basketball IQ and Consistent Performance
Key Points
- Gregg Popovich, iconic NBA coach, highlighted Luka Doncic's threat to defenses before the Dallas Mavericks faced the San Antonio Spurs.
- Doncic recorded 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in the 144-119 victory over the Spurs.
- Popovich emphasized Doncic's rare combination of attributes, including his incredible basketball IQ and precise pace and footwork on drives.
- Popovich expressed his amazement at Doncic's consistency in performances and his impressive statistics, particularly against the San Antonio Spurs.
- Doncic's averages against the Spurs include 29.6 points, 9.2 assists, and 8.5 rebounds in 17 performances against the in-state rival.
- Popovich praised Doncic's ability to understand spatial relationships on the court and consistently perform at a high level, describing him as a "special young man."
- Before the game, Doncic averaged 32.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 9.1 assists through 26 games.
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