Jason Kidd has heaped high praise on Luka Doncic, claiming that the Dallas Mavericks’ young star is not only better than Dirk Nowitzki, but is also reaching the same level as Michael Jordan. The Mavs head coach, who won an NBA title with Dirk in 2011, made these comments on 97.1 The Freak’s “The Downbeat” on Tuesday. He expressed his belief that Doncic is already the best player to have ever worn a Dallas uniform.
Key Takeaway
Jason Kidd has made bold statements about Luka Doncic, asserting that the young Mavericks player is surpassing Dirk Nowitzki and is on par with basketball legends like Michael Jordan.
Unprecedented Skills and Achievements
Kidd emphasized that Doncic possesses abilities that even Dirk did not have, and likened him to the likes of MJ, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Doncic’s recent performances have certainly supported Kidd’s claims. In a remarkable three-game stretch, he scored 73 points against Atlanta, achieved a triple-double with 28 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds versus Sacramento, and then delivered another outstanding performance against Orlando with 45 points, 15 assists, and nine rebounds.
Future Championship Success
Kidd’s admiration for Doncic extends to his belief that the 24-year-old will secure multiple titles in his career. He described Doncic as a true winner with the ultimate goal of winning a championship, expressing confidence that the young star will achieve this feat and more.
Doncic and the Mavericks will have the opportunity to demonstrate their prowess in their upcoming game against the Wolves in Minnesota on Wednesday.
