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Luka Doncic recently concluded his first NBA Finals appearance, losing to the Boston Celtics 4-1 in the series. Doncic’s contribution to the game is debatable because his defense was essentially nonexistent and his offense was inconsistent.
Throughout the Finals, he was battling a plethora of injuries, which is why former Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gave the Slovenian guard a lot of credit. “You know, this is the man that was getting shots in his ribs so he could play outside? He was experiencing pain while playing. He had no complaints. He continued to play for more than forty minutes, attempting to finish it. Give him a chance to absorb this knowledge.
The team that recently fired Bickerstaff had a player who missed the conclusion of the NBA Playoffs due to his refusal to take painkillers following a rib injury, which makes his remarks humorous. Jarrett Allen may be getting a lot of flak from the former Cavs coach for sidelining himself in a similar circumstance, which angered a lot of people in the Cavs locker room during their second-round loss to the Celtics. Doncic endured three significant injuries during the series while playing. He suffered a knee injury in the Clippers game during the opening round, and he missed all of the postseason because his knee did not fully recover. Doncic sustained an ankle injury on a trip in their second-round series against the Thunder, but he played through it as well.
The team that recently fired Bickerstaff had a player who missed the conclusion of the NBA Playoffs due to his refusal to take painkillers following a rib injury, which makes his remarks humorous. Jarrett Allen may be getting a lot of flak from the former Cavs coach for sidelining himself in a similar circumstance, which angered a lot of people in the Cavs locker room during their second-round loss to the Celtics.
Doncic endured three significant injuries during the series while playing. He suffered a knee injury in the Clippers game during the opening round, and he missed all of the postseason because his knee did not fully recover. Doncic sustained an ankle injury on a trip in their second-round series against the Thunder, but he played through it as well.
Finally, Bickerstaff’s referenced “thoracic” contusion to Luka’s rib injury occurred during the NBA Finals. In 22 postseason games, Doncic averaged 40.9 minutes per game, 9.5 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 28.9 points. He didn’t miss a single one.
Did Luka Doncic’s Ailments Reduce His Influence? ‘What if Luka was fully healthy?’ has been a comment made before almost every Mavericks postseason game. Despite the fact that he has repeatedly suffered lower body injuries and is bleeding profusely on the court, Doncic insists that his injuries are irrelevant when assessing his performance during the series. “Whether or not I was harmed, and to what extent, is irrelevant. I was attempting to play outside. I didn’t do enough, though.
It’s encouraging that Doncic is willing to accept responsibility, especially in light of remarks made near the close of the season regarding his immaturity. In the Finals, on 47.2% shooting, he averaged 29.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. With 9.0 attempts per game and a scorching 24.4% three-point shooting percentage, he was unstoppable. Luka was a stick on the perimeter, but he played better one-on-one defense, particularly in the post during the Playoffs. Doncic’s limited lateral movement as a result of his ankle and knee ailments may have contributed, but improving even more the next season is the only way he can salvage his reputation.
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