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Stan Van Gundy on LeBron James’ scoring record, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and learning slang from KD

"I was an old coach and there was worse you could come up with on me."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Are Luka Doncic, Mavs that different from Trae Young, Hawks?

DALLAS — Trae Young made his annual trip to the AAC Wednesday, and while the Hawks left town a 130-122 winner, we can at least declare Luka Doncic and the Mavs — now and forever — the winner of the 2018 draft night trade with Atlanta.

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Luka Doncic dooms Gregg Popovich’s 50-point goal with ‘beautiful’ highlights in Mavs’ win

SAN ANTONIO — Two days before Luka Doncic and the Mavericks arrived at AT&T Center on Saturday, coach Gregg Popovich revealed his team’s defensive plan against Dallas’ super-scoring superstar.

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Luka Doncic’s 60-21-10 stat line in Mavs’ win goes viral

Doncic had 60 points, a Dallas franchise record, a career-best 21 rebounds and 10 assists in a wild 126-121 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Doncic had the first 60-20-10 triple-double in NBA history.

Chicago Sun-Times

LeBron Makes Pick for Best International Player of All-Time

The Lakers star called him an “icon” and one of the best ever at his position.

Sports Illustrated

Luka Doncic, Christian Wood outduel LeBron James’ Lakers on historic Christmas for Mavs

DALLAS — Maybe the Mavericks just needed some extra time to transition from early Christmas morning celebrations with their family and the team’s pregame Secret Santa exchange.

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Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki statue unveiled

The Dallas Mavericks unveiled a statue to honor Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki prior to their game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Mavericks Unveil Dirk Nowitzki Statue on Christmas Day

The monument to his greatness features a message at the bottom.

Sports Illustrated

The Mavericks unveiled a perfect statue for Dirk Nowitzki, featuring his signature fadeaway jumper

This is immediately one of the best statues in sports.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Before the Christmas unveiling of the Dirk Nowitzki statue, meet its master sculptor

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki’s place in the pantheon of Dallas-Fort Worth athletes, and in the hearts and minds of fans, could not be more secure.

Tribune News Service

Chicago native, onetime Bull Dwyane Wade nominated for Hall of Fame

Wade headlined a list of first-time nominees by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday that also included Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Pau Gasol. Bulls coach Billy Donovan and former Heat guard Goran Dragic reflected on Wade.

Chicago Sun-Times

Every NBA Franchise’s All-Time Scoring Leader

With Damian Lillard becoming the Blazers’ all-time scoring leader on Monday, we take a look at each team’s record holder in points and the current players in the midst of making history.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Is an Aging Legend. Another Season Is Slipping Away.

The Lakers, who appear to be going nowhere (again), are squandering the last, best years of one of the greatest players in NBA history.

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The Guardian - US

‘When you get to 20, it’s wow’: What it takes to play in the NBA for two decades

LeBron James joined an exclusive club when he started his 20th season this year. That type of longevity requires talent, interpersonal skills and a little luck

Sports Illustrated

Stephen Curry Names His All-Time NBA Starting Five

He put himself at the point guard position while surrounding himself with other legends.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kevin Durant was impressed by Maryland’s ‘killer’ Diamond Miller after she drained a sweet game-winner to upset Notre Dame

Diamond Miller showed us her best Dirk Nowitzki impression.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors’ loss in battle vs. Luka Doncic, Mavericks

After the Warriors couldn't hold on in a battle against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, NBA Twitter hit social media with reactions.

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Numbers suggest Mavs’ Luka Doncic is now good defender

TORONTO – His early season case for Most Valuable Player consideration is underscored by his NBA-best 34.0-point scoring average. And his league-leading four 40-point games.

Los Angeles Times

‘We want Westbrook!’ chants aren’t enough to lift Lakers past disciplined Jazz

LOS ANGELES — Nearly 6,000 miles from the Crypto.com Arena in Limoges, France, a 7-foot-4 basketball prospect pushed the ball between his skyscraper legs before taking a one-footed three-point shot that swished through the rim, evoking some ungodly mix of Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzki.

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Dirk, LeBron, Jordan, Kidd, Giannis: How Luka Doncic’s career compares at Year 5 mark

Jason Kidd isn’t sure if the start of Luka Doncic’s fifth NBA season represents a significant point in his young superstar’s career.

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Can Jaden Hardy one day fill void left by Jalen Brunson? He’s giving Mavs glimmers of hope.

DALLAS — Amid their efforts to quell expectations of dynamic 20-year-old Jaden Hardy, the Mavericks keep dropping hints that pique wonder and anticipation.

Sports Illustrated

Spieth, Scheffler, Nowitzki, Isner Compete in Pickleball Exhibition Match

The athletes all are from the Dallas area or played for Dallas teams.

Tribune News Service

Luka Doncic Q&A: MVP outlook, ‘tougher’ West playoff picture and Year 2 with Jason Kidd

DALLAS — At the Mavericks’ practice Tuesday, Luka Doncic sported a pair of royal blue Luka 1s from his custom Jordan Brand line, hardly missed from deep during the Mavericks’ half-hour of 3-point shooting contests, and then sat down for his first interview with reporters since the team’s preseason media…

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Mac Engel: Once again, Luka Doncic will be asked to carry a load that no other NBA superstar does

DALLAS — Luka Doncic no longer looks “fat,” or “soft.”

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