Luka Doncic finished last season’s Western Conference Finals as the MVP, leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first final appearance in 13 years. The Dallas Mavericks star could certainly have won the NBA Finals MVP if his team had secured the title. Ultimately, they fell short to the Boston Celtics, with Jaylen Brown taking home the Finals MVP award.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas believes that this season could be Doncic’s year to finally claim the MVP crown. During the latest episode of Gil’s Arenas Show, Arenas shared his bold prediction for the Mavericks star, sharing Doncic’s potential to dominate the upcoming season.
“I don’t want to put this type of pressure on him. I’d be surprised if he didn’t average a triple-double. Because if you average that many assists with what you had, now you got who’s a catch-and-shoot, so some of your assists will come without even any effort this time,” Arenas said.
“He will probably be the number one candidate for MVP. He’s gonna do something that hasn’t been done in a few years,” he added.
Dirk Nowitzki Offers Encouragement to Luka Doncic After NBA Finals Loss
Luka Doncic’s loss in last season’s NBA Finals weighed heavily on him, as he took the blame for the defeat. Dirk Nowitzki, the former Dallas Mavericks star who led the team to their first NBA title in 2011, understands the disappointment Doncic is feeling.
In a recent appearance on the DLLS Mavs Podcast, the former Mavs forward shared his thoughts on how Doncic can move past the finals loss.
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“Well, just keep doing what he’s doing. Play your game. I know it wasn’t the ending you were hoping for, but you’re just getting started—you’re only 25. Sometimes a little disappointment can push you to come back stronger, motivate you to work harder, and become an even better player, if that’s even possible,” Nowitzki said.
Luka’s Mavericks will kick off the next season with a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on October 24.
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