Dallas Mavericks Star Luka Doncic Joins LeBron James In Elite List – News18

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has joined LeBron James in an exclusive list of players. As per the latest stat shared by Stat Muse on social media, Doncic is the only player other than LeBron who has scored more than 10,000 points, 3000 rebounds, and 3000 assists before turning 25 years old. These stats are limited to players from the last 40 seasons of the NBA. Nevertheless, with the list boasting just two names, Doncic’s spoils in the NBA are nothing short of remarkable. The Slovenian also does not seem to slow down, delivering another massive performance in their most recent win against the Phoenix Suns.

The Dallas Mavericks faced the Phoenix Suns today, February 23 at the American Airlines Center as Doncic spearheaded his side in the game, helping the Mavericks overcome the Suns 123-113. The 24-year-old pulled off another 40-pointer against the Suns, performing nine rebounds and providing 11 assists in the game. Doncic might be just 24 but he has already established himself as one of the league’s star performers.

Last year in November, Dallas Mavericks had suffered a disappointing defeat to The Toronto Raptors which led to their head coach Jason Kidd calling out the team as soft. Following that comment, the Mavericks made a solid comeback against the LA Clippers. On that night, Doncic made more headlines, scoring a whopping 44 points while pitching in six rebounds, six assists and one steal. Doncic’s spoils against the Clippers saw him join another illustrious list including the likes of all-time legends LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Doncic posted his 31st 40-point game with only Jordan and LeBron having more such games before turning 25 years old.

Speaking of LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been recently out of a few competitive matches due to an ankle issue. It was announced by the Lakers that the basketball icon will not be playing in the match against the Golden State Warriors. He was listed out with a left ankle peroneal tendinopathy. The injury proved too costly for the Lakers as they lost the match 128-110 to the Warriors. It was Stephen Curry who made the most impact for the winning side, putting up 32 points.