Luka Doncic has arguably been the best player in the NBA this season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are 11-2 so far this campaign, and their Slovenian superstar has been one of the biggest reasons why they have been so good.
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Almost everybody is heaping praise on Doncic, and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas has now joined them.
Isiah Thomas hails Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic
Doncic’s stats this season have been nothing short of incredible.
The 27-year-old has averaged 38.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game so far, and he is currently the favourite to win the MVP award.
Thomas, who knows a thing or two about being an elite player, has heaped praise on Doncic and claimed that his shooting is unlike anything he has ever seen before.
He said on SiriusXM’s NBA Radio: “I really haven’t seen nobody do it like this, scoring-wise. He scored from the three, he’s giving you lay-ups, he’s giving you mid-range, he’s laughing in your face, he’s pulling up deep from the wings, step-backs…
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“Everyone who has come by and said, ‘I’m getting ready to stop you’, thus far, what is he averaging? 38? 39? 40?
“You can’t foul him, and he’s slow, and he’s laughing at your bench, talking to your coach, telling your girlfriend to come on over, you know, what time are you going to be over… (joke)
“Hey man, Luka’s killing the league!”
Luka Doncic injury update
There has been some worry about the availability of Doncic for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.
During the win against the Bucks this week, the Slovenian appeared to hurt his ankle, sparking fears that he has suffered an injury that could sideline him.
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Luckily, everything is fine, and JJ Redick has revealed that he expects his superstar to be available for selection against the Suns.
“Luka is fine. I think the expectation is that he would be available,” Redick said while speaking to reporters on Friday.
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