**Official Luka Doncic Thread** - Page 6

RogerGodahell · 03-08-2019, 07:39 PM

If his teammates would make more shots on a consistent basis he'd be a triple double machine. Decent chance for one tonight after 1st quarter. 5-4-3

RogerGodahell · 03-08-2019, 09:33 PM

24-8-5 not bad, not great. Kind of crazy when that seems like an off night.

Carlisle sat him out in the 4th until 4 mins left. Had to preserve that loss

hxcmilkshake · 03-08-2019, 10:30 PM

He had a really good 4th quarter some shots started going down. This was the first time I've seen him in person I can see why they traded for Porzingis. They are gonna be a fun watch next season.

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KhalDrogo · 03-08-2019, 10:32 PM

Hopefully the Unicorn comes back 100% next year. Those two will be dangerous together.

Sribb43 · 03-08-2019, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

If his teammates would make more shots on a consistent basis he'd be a triple double machine. Decent chance for one tonight after 1st quarter. 5-4-3

Tim Hardaway Jr missed at least 3 wide open corner 3’s. I thought Luka
getting him open looks would help his %’s but he is just a volume shooter

BC81 · 03-08-2019, 10:59 PM

https://youtu.be/vEhZe8n0CJQ

If you guys have 10 mins, here is a nice video breaking down Luka’s game. Just found this guy in youtube, his other videos are pretty good.

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RogerGodahell · 03-08-2019, 11:01 PM

Was just looking at the standings again and reading about the lottery. I had to refresh my memory because i couldn't remember exactly how it worked.

They only do the lottery for the first 4 teams, 1-4. Any team can get a top 4 spot that's in the lottery. After the first 4 teams are decided in order it then it goes in tradition order 5-14, worst record to best record.

Here is a neat chart i found. I don't think it's updated from tonight's games because Memphis won which now puts Dallas and them in a tie at the 6th spot with 27 wins each.

I think that's about the best spot they could finish realistically unless the Hawks start winning a bunch of games. ATL currently has 22 wins in the 5th position.

RogerGodahell · 03-08-2019, 11:11 PM

Remember, Dallas traded their first round pick to ATL this year unless it's a top 5 pick. So basically what that means is if they end up in the 6th position they're hoping to move up at least one spot with some lottery luck in order to keep their pick. Eventually it will convey but im sure they'd love to have a top 5 pick this year.

pcptrade · 03-09-2019, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC81

https://youtu.be/vEhZe8n0CJQ

If you guys have 10 mins, here is a nice video breaking down Luka’s game. Just found this guy in youtube, his other videos are pretty good.

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Thanks, I have watched it before. It is a good one. I own his cards and hence did not want to post the video link here since others will think that I am pumping

RogerGodahell · 03-10-2019, 07:16 PM

10-13-4 at halftime

13 boards!

Harden has 4 fouls..interesting

RogerGodahell · 03-10-2019, 07:26 PM

Luka just drew a charge on Harden in the first 20 seconds of the 3rd. 5 fouls.

RogerGodahell · 03-10-2019, 07:28 PM

Harden is usually the best at drawing fouls. Luka's pretty good himself. I see a lot of Harden in Luka.

Teammates are horrible shooting the ball on his passes. I bet they're only shooting 20%. Terrible.

RogerGodahell · 03-10-2019, 08:16 PM

Luka limping not good but he wont come out

RogerGodahell · 03-10-2019, 08:18 PM

19-15-9 performance

Just missed it

Hope his knee is alright. Kept grabbing it the last couple minutes of the game but wouldn't come out.

Sribb43 · 03-10-2019, 09:03 PM

Keep the L’s coming

Siberian13 · 03-11-2019, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

19-15-9 performance

Just missed it

Hope his knee is alright. Kept grabbing it the last couple minutes of the game but wouldn't come out.

Hope it's nothing.

"Doncic briefly went back to the locker room, but returned and kept playing through the injury. "I just felt a 'pop,' " Doncic said. "We'll see." The Mavs will re-evaluate Doncic on Monday"."

ThoseBackPages · 03-11-2019, 11:06 AM

oh my

yoyosh · 03-11-2019, 11:25 AM

They are trying to lose games anyhow, so my guess is they're going to shut him down regardless of what is actually going on with the knee

RogerGodahell · 03-11-2019, 05:02 PM

DALLAS – Luka Doncic will be listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs with a mild left knee strain.

However, the rookie from Slovenia was limited in Monday’s practice.

“He’s a maybe,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “He’ll be listed as questionable with what we consider a mild knee strain.”

I guess it's not too bad so that's good news. Watching the game i was like what's going on? He was limping up and down the court and then he was ok for a minute and then he'd do it again and grab his knee. He's tough though and got a lot of heart. He did not want to come out of that game. You'd think he was playing game 7 of the finals. He was really disappointed after the loss. He sat on the bench all by himself with his head hung low. You can tell he really hates losing. Got to love that competitive spirit.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1104914670165680130

RogerGodahell · 03-11-2019, 05:10 PM

I wish players on my Celtics team cared that much about losing.

Dnic · 03-11-2019, 05:31 PM

Absolutely think the kid is the real deal has the skills and tons of heart

Ferg1945 · 03-12-2019, 09:54 PM

Might be time to sit a few games. I think he was questionable with an injury today...

1-7 from 3

1-9 from FT

9 turnovers

The kid is special...but if ur injured... ur only hurting your team.

RogerGodahell · 03-12-2019, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferg1945

Might be time to sit a few games. I think he was questionable with an injury today...

1-7 from 3

1-9 from FT

9 turnovers

The kid is special...but if ur injured... ur only hurting your team.

I agree. He was playing hurt out there tonight you could see it. I know he want's to play but it's in the teams best interest for him to remain healthy. Watching the game the other night i actually feared he might of tore his ACL/MCL. A loud pop limping and grabbing your knee is not normal. He needs to sit for awhile. It's not worth risking his future.

pcptrade · 03-17-2019, 06:40 AM

The Big Data Behind the NBA’s Next Big Thing
Luka Doncic started traveling halfway across the world to study his biomechanics long before he came to the NBA. Now he’s the league’s star rookie—and the face of the NBA’s data generation.......

The star rookie learned in his trips here that he didn’t jump very high or move very quickly from side to side. But he did have one hidden athletic talent that explained his unstoppable moves. It turned out Doncic was a young James Harden.

Harden ranks in the 99th percentile of NBA players in a metric called “eccentric force,”

https://www.wsj.com/articles/luka-do...ba-11552413548

RogerGodahell · 03-17-2019, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcptrade

The Big Data Behind the NBA’s Next Big Thing
Luka Doncic started traveling halfway across the world to study his biomechanics long before he came to the NBA. Now he’s the league’s star rookie—and the face of the NBA’s data generation.......

The star rookie learned in his trips here that he didn’t jump very high or move very quickly from side to side. But he did have one hidden athletic talent that explained his unstoppable moves. It turned out Doncic was a young James Harden.

Harden ranks in the 99th percentile of NBA players in a metric called “eccentric force,”

https://www.wsj.com/articles/luka-do...ba-11552413548

What's the rest of the article say? I didn't feel like signing up.

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03-10-2019, 07:28 PM	#137
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Harden is usually the best at drawing fouls. Luka's pretty good himself. I see a lot of Harden in Luka. Teammates are horrible shooting the ball on his passes. I bet they're only shooting 20%. Terrible. Last edited by RogerGodahell; 03-10-2019 at 07:51 PM.

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pcptrade Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 7,630	The Big Data Behind the NBA’s Next Big Thing Luka Doncic started traveling halfway across the world to study his biomechanics long before he came to the NBA. Now he’s the league’s star rookie—and the face of the NBA’s data generation....... The star rookie learned in his trips here that he didn’t jump very high or move very quickly from side to side. But he did have one hidden athletic talent that explained his unstoppable moves. It turned out Doncic was a young James Harden. Harden ranks in the 99th percentile of NBA players in a metric called “eccentric force,” https://www.wsj.com/articles/luka-do...ba-11552413548 __________________ Jealousy is a form of hatred built on Insecurity. It's the unhappy and insecure people who show hatred, jealousy and try to bring others down. Instagram:icollector23, Flickr:https://www.flickr.com/photos/144335251@N08/albums Last edited by pcptrade; 03-17-2019 at 06:43 AM.

03-08-2019, 07:39 PM	#126
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	If his teammates would make more shots on a consistent basis he'd be a triple double machine. Decent chance for one tonight after 1st quarter. 5-4-3

03-08-2019, 09:33 PM	#127
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	24-8-5 not bad, not great. Kind of crazy when that seems like an off night. Carlisle sat him out in the 4th until 4 mins left. Had to preserve that loss

03-08-2019, 10:30 PM	#128
hxcmilkshake Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Apopka FL Posts: 11,261 hxcmilkshake	He had a really good 4th quarter some shots started going down. This was the first time I've seen him in person I can see why they traded for Porzingis. They are gonna be a fun watch next season. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

03-08-2019, 10:59 PM	#131
BC81 Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,152 BC_Sports_Collection BC_Sports_Collection	https://youtu.be/vEhZe8n0CJQ If you guys have 10 mins, here is a nice video breaking down Luka’s game. Just found this guy in youtube, his other videos are pretty good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-08-2019, 11:01 PM	#132
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Was just looking at the standings again and reading about the lottery. I had to refresh my memory because i couldn't remember exactly how it worked. They only do the lottery for the first 4 teams, 1-4. Any team can get a top 4 spot that's in the lottery. After the first 4 teams are decided in order it then it goes in tradition order 5-14, worst record to best record. Here is a neat chart i found. I don't think it's updated from tonight's games because Memphis won which now puts Dallas and them in a tie at the 6th spot with 27 wins each. I think that's about the best spot they could finish realistically unless the Hawks start winning a bunch of games. ATL currently has 22 wins in the 5th position.

03-08-2019, 11:11 PM	#133
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Remember, Dallas traded their first round pick to ATL this year unless it's a top 5 pick. So basically what that means is if they end up in the 6th position they're hoping to move up at least one spot with some lottery luck in order to keep their pick. Eventually it will convey but im sure they'd love to have a top 5 pick this year.

03-10-2019, 07:16 PM	#135
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	10-13-4 at halftime 13 boards! Harden has 4 fouls..interesting

03-10-2019, 07:26 PM	#136
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Luka just drew a charge on Harden in the first 20 seconds of the 3rd. 5 fouls.

03-10-2019, 08:16 PM	#138
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Luka limping not good but he wont come out

03-10-2019, 08:18 PM	#139
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	19-15-9 performance Just missed it Hope his knee is alright. Kept grabbing it the last couple minutes of the game but wouldn't come out.

03-10-2019, 09:03 PM	#140
Sribb43 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,020 Sribb43	Keep the L’s coming

03-11-2019, 11:25 AM	#143
yoyosh Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 4,318 partyauctions yoyosh	They are trying to lose games anyhow, so my guess is they're going to shut him down regardless of what is actually going on with the knee

03-11-2019, 05:02 PM	#144
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	DALLAS – Luka Doncic will be listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs with a mild left knee strain. However, the rookie from Slovenia was limited in Monday’s practice. “He’s a maybe,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “He’ll be listed as questionable with what we consider a mild knee strain.” I guess it's not too bad so that's good news. Watching the game i was like what's going on? He was limping up and down the court and then he was ok for a minute and then he'd do it again and grab his knee. He's tough though and got a lot of heart. He did not want to come out of that game. You'd think he was playing game 7 of the finals. He was really disappointed after the loss. He sat on the bench all by himself with his head hung low. You can tell he really hates losing. Got to love that competitive spirit. https://twitter.com/i/status/1104914670165680130

03-11-2019, 05:10 PM	#145
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	I wish players on my Celtics team cared that much about losing.

03-11-2019, 05:31 PM	#146
Dnic Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,277	Absolutely think the kid is the real deal has the skills and tons of heart

03-12-2019, 09:54 PM	#147
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	Might be time to sit a few games. I think he was questionable with an injury today... 1-7 from 3 1-9 from FT 9 turnovers The kid is special...but if ur injured... ur only hurting your team.