Luka Doncic got you here! 🗣️ - Monica McNutt on future return to Finals for Mavericks | First Take

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  • On First Take, Monica McNutt, Brian Windhorst and Udonis Haslem join Molly Qerim to discuss if playoffs increased or diminished Luka Doncic's standing. Then, the panel debate which teams should be favorites in the Western Conference.
    0:00 Luka in playoffs
    3:00 Windy on Luka through Finals
    5:15 Which team should be West favorites next season?
    9:00 Offseason moves
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  • @ludnqka
    @ludnqka 6 днів тому +244

    I CANNOT FKING BELIEVE IT??????? IS THIS A LUKA PRAISE VIDEO BY ESPN??????????

    • @omezzy97
      @omezzy97 6 днів тому +3

      🍯🧈

    • @CalvinHavener
      @CalvinHavener 6 днів тому +8

      No Stephen A Smith today so it would happen.

    • @shawncain882
      @shawncain882 6 днів тому +4

      I like Luka, for all the reasons anyone else would. However, here's some worrisome things to consider:
      Luka has a lot of miles in him already because he's been a pro since he was 13, playing against and with older players, who were often bigger, faster, and stronger, which took a bigger toll on his body. He's only 25, but he looks like an older player already. He's played less than 70 games 4X out of his 6 seasons, he's already slow and unathetic and struggles with weight and conditioning, plays absolutely horrible defense, dominants the ball with a high usage rate, which wears him down and like Harden, that style of play may not be conducive to winning a championship. Scoring champs normally doesn't win championships, Jordan last did in 93'
      Lastly, the West is stacked, and the top teams in the East are good as well. I'm not saying Luka won't ever get another shot at a chip, but he may have to leave Dallas and go the superteam route because Kyrie is already 33 and Dallas may not be ever able to put a good enough team around him to win a chip.

    • @John-ne4fq
      @John-ne4fq 6 днів тому

      Who’s Lebron?

    • @KorotDevet
      @KorotDevet 6 днів тому +1

      They hate him

  • @williamsutton6724
    @williamsutton6724 6 днів тому +84

    Windy let his real voice slip out for a minute

  • @jamalbuckley3235
    @jamalbuckley3235 6 днів тому +92

    Why did windy turn onto Kermit there for a second haha

    • @chiefmiyagi9802
      @chiefmiyagi9802 6 днів тому +22

      "It woulda been amazing"- 🐸

    • @hamilgregorio1451
      @hamilgregorio1451 6 днів тому +1

      Because he ultimately didn't get them browny points that he expected 😂

    • @user-up3hj8cz4z
      @user-up3hj8cz4z 6 днів тому +2

      😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @chiefe27
      @chiefe27 6 днів тому +3

      Underrated comment 😂💯

    • @danieldillenburg7194
      @danieldillenburg7194 6 днів тому +1

      Was that him or a video edit? Lol😂

  • @superkid12345
    @superkid12345 6 днів тому +54

    THey need someone other than Luka and Kyrie to be an offensive threat. Their entire team vanished in the finals. The more it's on Luka to do everything, the more he's going to complain and whine to refs about calls. The more he does that, the more he takes himself and his team out of the game. Boston didn't care if Kyrie and Luka scored 60, the rest of the mavs was scoring like 20.

    • @Jricks1992
      @Jricks1992 6 днів тому +3

      They need to play better defense

    • @cvgodd1432
      @cvgodd1432 6 днів тому

      Mavs role players are trash.. even the big men like Lively are useless vs elite teams! He was out there just pushing people around 😂. Couldn’t even catch the ball most the time . He had a nice pass to JB 😂 for a fast break!

    • @FLOPPYDISKTV
      @FLOPPYDISKTV 6 днів тому +10

      Give the other players a break man. Nobody aside from Kyrie and Luka really had experience in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Celtics had been there so experience wise they really had an advantage and they were a better team. That was a great experience for the Mavs. People forget that they are a very young team aside from Kyrie.

    • @I.am_Groot
      @I.am_Groot 6 днів тому +1

      Kyrie was not an offensive threat most of these playoffs

    • @user-ew7zu9tg4j
      @user-ew7zu9tg4j 6 днів тому +6

      @@cvgodd1432 you're taking about a team that had only been together for 3 months and was able to beat 3 of the best teams in the NBA and make it to the finals. Most of their players didn't have playoff experience and the still took 3 very good teams. Those so called elite teams aside from the Celtics lost to them.

  • @rauliciii
    @rauliciii 6 днів тому +22

    They still disrespect Luka because of the finals bias, when he was on a worse team.
    He just won the Western Conference a month ago, sending home all the stars.

  • @PaulJackson729
    @PaulJackson729 6 днів тому +38

    Kyrie was fantastic? What series was McNutty watching?

    • @dmc1118
      @dmc1118 6 днів тому +5

      The Clipper series where Luka was trash 🗑️

    • @robertwiles8106
      @robertwiles8106 6 днів тому +2

      Kyrie was a nonfactor. The boos apparently got to him.

    • @weqe2278
      @weqe2278 6 днів тому +2

      1st game was Kyrie's fault, the 2nd the team did not believe, and the 3rd game Luka f...ed up single-handedly, and that was it.

    • @JonathanWoodall
      @JonathanWoodall 5 днів тому

      That statement was made in the context of the playoffs leading up to the finals and why people chose Dallas over a clearly stacked Celtics team. It took me a second too. Kyrie was playing well up to the finals

    • @PaulJackson729
      @PaulJackson729 5 днів тому

      @@JonathanWoodall That's true Kyrie was good up until the Finals

  • @jmcgee39
    @jmcgee39 6 днів тому +115

    The playoffs increased his standing. Dallas dosen't get to the Finals without Luka doing what he did to get them there.

    • @Jricks1992
      @Jricks1992 6 днів тому +9

      Luka need to play defense…Luka supposed to be the reason they 1 and o in finals

    • @mrbingo7564
      @mrbingo7564 6 днів тому +9

      They also lost because of him

    • @dmc1118
      @dmc1118 6 днів тому +10

      They don't get out the 1st Rd if it wasn't for Kyrie, Luka was trash 🗑️

    • @Indigo3.7
      @Indigo3.7 6 днів тому +9

      Luka got exposed... lol Zero defense, and needs the refs to help him get to the line.. take away the refs and we see what we just saw.. a defeated mediocre three point shooter.

    • @beyondthepalepodcast6293
      @beyondthepalepodcast6293 6 днів тому +1

      @@Indigo3.7 stats don't lie

  • @yoooerenarmin
    @yoooerenarmin 6 днів тому +18

    Luka doesn’t play defense but he led all players in steals. Luka doesn’t play defense but held all Celtics players on bad percentages when he guarded them lol. I don’t understand the Luka hate. All of this while being hurt

    • @jkepic25
      @jkepic25 6 днів тому +4

      He also too slow for nba. Deandre Ayton obviously better choice.

    • @xavierb9061
      @xavierb9061 6 днів тому +1

      Lol when jalen brown drives by him on all those dunks..is luka the closest def ender at the end lol?

    • @yoooerenarmin
      @yoooerenarmin 6 днів тому

      Look at these 2 bots under my comment, like what they even talking about. 2 sped casuals

    • @MichealLee__
      @MichealLee__ 6 днів тому

      1. 🐻 Grizzly 2. OKC ⚡️ 3. Denver 🃏 3. Lakers 🪩 4. Clippers in their new arena 🛳️ 5. New orlens Zion 🎺🦅 6. Sactown 👑🦊 7. Golden state ☀️ 🌁8. Rockets 🚀 9. Wolves 🐺 cactus 10. phoenix 🌵 And the other 5nba teams 😂😂😂😂😂 the Mavs window is closed
      Luka a stat padder terrible defense foul baiter Luka a ball hog injuries no offense excuses when he had the ball on offense he doing all the best moves in the world 😂 but on defense Luka hurt the white media always trying to protect him
      And Scott foster helped him get one win

    • @matteoricciardi9688
      @matteoricciardi9688 5 днів тому +1

      @@MichealLee__holy you’re bitter and salty ROFLMAO

  • @frankmathews
    @frankmathews 6 днів тому +143

    They bring Monica back when Stephen A on vacation 😂

    • @kapitalmurdashewrote7693
      @kapitalmurdashewrote7693 6 днів тому +17

      She was on another segment with him recently. They cool I guess

    • @menajee94
      @menajee94 6 днів тому +3

      lol I thought it was over when SAS referred to her on his podcast as "My former colleague" 😅

    • @mauriciohiure2192
      @mauriciohiure2192 6 днів тому +5

      pretty sure she was in a segment with him just yesterday or something

    • @XandieFireman
      @XandieFireman 6 днів тому

      Why was that?

    • @joseromero81
      @joseromero81 6 днів тому +5

      There’s no beef man.

  • @nikpecoNBA2k
    @nikpecoNBA2k 6 днів тому +83

    Remember no one expected them to be in the finals

  • @laxus6442
    @laxus6442 6 днів тому +33

    We gonna ignore that Luka was heavily injured and needed needles in his chest before every finals game?

    • @djadondaman17
      @djadondaman17 6 днів тому +5

      Yeah we ignored everyone else injuries in the past why start now?

    • @Ravenfanatic5
      @Ravenfanatic5 6 днів тому +1

      You do realize injuries happen in sports right?

    • @I.am_Groot
      @I.am_Groot 6 днів тому +1

      @@justadude2800 Not excuses. Giving max effort on defense with knee and ankle injuries is just not possible. Luka managed to keep his offense up despite bruised ribs to go with that. Uncle Drew did not defend on a high level for long stretches and could not get buckets

    • @AJXO-30
      @AJXO-30 6 днів тому +4

      If you can say that then you also need to acknowledge kawahi being unhealthy too right?

    • @TheNotoriousUY
      @TheNotoriousUY 6 днів тому

      @@AJXO-30no cuz luka played thru it all playoffs

  • @GentlemensCage
    @GentlemensCage 6 днів тому +40

    PJ , gafford and Derrick jones completely didn’t show up . Luka carried them to the finals

    • @Jricks1992
      @Jricks1992 6 днів тому +3

      Jones a scrub he only cleared one of my over cards the whole playoffs

    • @Jricks1992
      @Jricks1992 6 днів тому +2

      Luka need to play defense…he been on ice skates his whole career…the other players you mentioned are role players…Luka supposed to carry them

    • @Thrashippie
      @Thrashippie 6 днів тому +7

      Stop it they showed up in timberwolves and thunder series

    • @dmc1118
      @dmc1118 6 днів тому +8

      ​@@ThrashippieAnd Kyrie carried Luka in the 1st rd

    • @hamilgregorio1451
      @hamilgregorio1451 6 днів тому +3

      The trade for those guys was good because we had absolutely no defense but they bring zero offense they can't post up if they have the dribble more than one time they don't score and they're streaky

  • @MonetaryGain
    @MonetaryGain 6 днів тому +4

    If Luka doesn't have the team after the trade deadline, he doesn't get out the first round because with that same team last year, he didn't even make the playoffs. The team after the trade deadline deserves the majority credit for making it to the finals, not Luka only, because without the new teammates, Luka didn't even make the playoffs last year. "Reality over fanaticism." Preach!

  • @DiamondStudd757
    @DiamondStudd757 6 днів тому +3

    Dallas going back to the finals is going to be difficult, the western conference is too strong for that to happen.

  • @garettrandol5584
    @garettrandol5584 6 днів тому +9

    Windy went Kermit for a sec 😂

  • @Joeshiesty286
    @Joeshiesty286 6 днів тому +12

    Tatum needed at least 4 all stars on his team to beat Luka, Kyrie, and below average role players 😂

    • @1234jokerboy
      @1234jokerboy 5 днів тому

      Then get Luka the same help. What the Mavs front office doing.

    • @Joeshiesty286
      @Joeshiesty286 5 днів тому

      @@1234jokerboy10 years of bad decisions by mark cuban. Nico Harrison basically turned it around in 2 seasons

  • @1Stunna2323
    @1Stunna2323 6 днів тому +12

    I clicked because I saw McNutt

  • @natashakuzmanoska9656
    @natashakuzmanoska9656 6 днів тому +13

    OKC is more potential than Denver for the next year , they have so many trade assets and they are so good.

    • @dwightbatro678
      @dwightbatro678 6 днів тому +1

      If Chet can pop next yr and they can get another big they gone be a tough out

  • @alekseytokuev5047
    @alekseytokuev5047 6 днів тому +5

    why is no mention about Luka injuries ?

  • @Thrashippie
    @Thrashippie 6 днів тому +20

    They not going back to the final Luka don’t know it but Kyrie understands how rare the moment was

    • @luisc5323
      @luisc5323 6 днів тому +12

      You saying that as if they’re the Suns 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @memeguy0076
      @memeguy0076 6 днів тому +3

      Why can't they be back?

    • @cara-dq9hy
      @cara-dq9hy 6 днів тому +9

      @@memeguy0076 because they dont like luka so they are trying to speak it into existence lmfao

    • @matthewcr1
      @matthewcr1 6 днів тому +4

      @@memeguy0076cuz it’s a team led by a white international player so mfs just be hatin, like Stephen A.

    • @Gurenn83
      @Gurenn83 6 днів тому +1

      @@memeguy0076coz the Mavs only got lucky after beating a Kawhi injured team, a young and inexperienced Thunder and an exhausted Wolves team. Had the Nuggets won over the Wolves, the Mavs would not even be in the media discussion.

  • @pianoarmond
    @pianoarmond 6 днів тому +6

    Mavs need to pray this: Grant me the serenity to accept what we cant, change what we can and know the difference.

    • @TheRenegadePuma
      @TheRenegadePuma 6 днів тому +4

      But they literally just competed for a championship?? I agree that they could use a few more upgrades, especially if they are playing the Celtics as constructed again. But let's not pretend that they weren't one of two teams left standing...

  • @TheAkiles87
    @TheAkiles87 6 днів тому +5

    LMAO now he saying that? Is obviusly Luka played throw injuries plus he has to do so much for this team to success these playoffs, at some point you must be gassed, he is human, come on.

  • @nikkrelj471
    @nikkrelj471 6 днів тому +9

    How is getting to the finals diminishing? Are yall for real?

    • @soda8736
      @soda8736 6 днів тому +3

      Stupid media. No one had the Mavs in the finals before the season or even the playoffs

    • @DeadPoolLilCuzin1567
      @DeadPoolLilCuzin1567 6 днів тому +3

      ​@@soda8736 now u see what Heat fans have to go through with the disrespect going to two finals in 4 years

  • @jason10184
    @jason10184 6 днів тому +20

    Anthony Edwards gassed out trying to guard Kyrie and still got cooked . Ain't no way Luka is gonna consistently guard 2 all stars while carrying the offense, since Kyrie was a no show .

    • @I.am_Groot
      @I.am_Groot 6 днів тому +1

      Facts

    • @derekbrown3447
      @derekbrown3447 6 днів тому +3

      So you're saying Anthony Edwards' conditioning was a problem and we should definitely hold that against him as a reason why he can't win.

    • @Dejusticed
      @Dejusticed 6 днів тому +1

      @@derekbrown3447 Why he can't win? Edwards is a kid, he has plenty of time. Luka is still young at 25. What are we talking about here? These young players are still growing, still learning their bodies, learning to be more disciplined, etc. Seen it too many times over the years. I suspect both of those players will win titles during their careers. Not a fan of any of these teams, but to say dudes who are under 30 can't win is nonsense. Especially if said players have won playoff games and have been to the finals or conference finals. You youngsters just don't understand.

    • @derekbrown3447
      @derekbrown3447 6 днів тому +1

      @@Dejusticed I don't hold this opinion seriously. Everyone is so obsessed with Luka's defense and conditioning as this fatal deal breaker that I'm just pissed tf off. I couldn't care less about Edwards

    • @jericothompson8636
      @jericothompson8636 2 дні тому

      @@derekbrown3447 maybe because they’re comparing him to GOATS that CONSISTENTLY showed up on offense AND DEFENSE. It’s like y’all don’t understand what happens when you crown somebody the best. They get criticized as such.

  • @Whyypreeeeeeeeee
    @Whyypreeeeeeeeee 6 днів тому +4

    Now its neutral 😂😂😂😂😂 EVERYONE chose the mavericks to win WITH EASE. EVERYONE kept saying Boston didn't beat a 50 win team (which has been a ridiculous narrative being spewed around nowadays). The Celtics were the best team all season for a reason. If they had an easy run, then everyone should ain for the number 1 seed during the regular season so you too can have a "easy/cupcake walk". Ya really need to understand BASKETBALL and how it works, instead of just saying who you like more and letting that be the deciding factor into choosing who you think is gonna win

  • @Gurenn83
    @Gurenn83 6 днів тому +2

    I was actually expecting a Nuggets vs Celtics this year. And last year as well but then the Heat gatecrashed while the Wolves did the same favor this year.

  • @MeIrakli
    @MeIrakli 6 днів тому +2

    How on earth is this a discussion? Dude was injured and carried his team to the finals. He did well even when he was off his game

  • @TheProdigyAccordion
    @TheProdigyAccordion 6 днів тому +5

    7:30 Windy with some Kermit Action

  • @bannistervoid
    @bannistervoid 6 днів тому +2

    Luka's the best player on the Mavs? Wow what a hot controversial take! ESPN you're really on the cutting edge. I don't know how y'all do it!

  • @dettol3647
    @dettol3647 6 днів тому +16

    I want to hear the same bashing ESPN gave LeBron for losing in the finals

    • @Jricks1992
      @Jricks1992 6 днів тому +5

      Lebron won already…Luka winless in the finals…no hate just facts bro

    • @onidtubes
      @onidtubes 6 днів тому +4

      Wait, did Luka got a tattoo his back that says " The Chosen One "?

    • @Joe_Ma99
      @Joe_Ma99 6 днів тому +6

      Lebron was praised for carrying the cavs to the finals early in his career. He only got criticized after that bc he was on a super team and still came up short.

    • @aboogeytheboss5043
      @aboogeytheboss5043 6 днів тому +4

      Luka never claimed himself the greatest of all time so the bar isn’t set so high but that requires critical thinking which most people lack

    • @goodjobb24
      @goodjobb24 6 днів тому +1

      Never happens for white star players. Yokic and Luka better than Zion they skipped those 2 just to body shame Zion. A superstar with no expectations to take that team anywhere. 👍

  • @anthonyhouston4250
    @anthonyhouston4250 6 днів тому +2

    They just ran into a team full of stars. Plain and simple

  • @memeguy0076
    @memeguy0076 6 днів тому +2

    Mavericks were -18 in netrating when Luka was off the court. +1 when he was on the court. Thats a big swing!

  • @SAVAGEJ8
    @SAVAGEJ8 6 днів тому +4

    Windy a little something stuck in those windpipes.💀

  • @honeyybunclub
    @honeyybunclub 6 днів тому +1

    This is honestly crazy to see the West being ran by Dallas,Denver,OKC & Minnesota. Who would have thought these teams would run the West over LA,GS & SA

  • @TwoFansPontificating
    @TwoFansPontificating 6 днів тому +2

    Wow -- there must be something going on in Dallas. Every time they have made the WCF or Finals it turns out they "caught lightning in a bottle."

    • @xgal2
      @xgal2 6 днів тому

      Lol

  • @mauriciohiure2192
    @mauriciohiure2192 6 днів тому +4

    where's all the people asking where Monica went? 🤣🤣🤣

  • @markwaldron7string
    @markwaldron7string 6 днів тому +4

    7:35 Kermit is that you?

  • @damonmadison2597
    @damonmadison2597 6 днів тому +3

    7:12 i hope everyone heard that from Udonis Haslem! He nailed it on the head about Luka

    • @Ravenfanatic5
      @Ravenfanatic5 6 днів тому +1

      Exactly. Change the habits, which includes whining like a newborn every 2 seconds for a call

    • @ToniNYY
      @ToniNYY 6 днів тому +1

      Yep, he said it clearly. Also… I can just imagine how good he’d be if he’s fully committed (Attitude and Health wise)

    • @leonyses2887
      @leonyses2887 6 днів тому

      Luka is so good that even if he isn’t at his maximum level he can still get them far. If he fixes all those problems perhaps he can be the second greatest of all time behind Jordan.

  • @animussapiens6284
    @animussapiens6284 6 днів тому +2

    Luka was great but can be even greater and Mavs needs improvements both roster and play if want to hold the gold.

  • @JS96919
    @JS96919 6 днів тому +3

    The mavericks really flamed out in the finals

  • @danmoreman954
    @danmoreman954 5 днів тому +1

    If ESPN analysts knew anything then Dallas would have been out in the first round.

  • @hemillomoreno3117
    @hemillomoreno3117 6 днів тому +1

    Yes! Luka struggles defensively and I think he knows that. He’s young and he’s dominant. It’s not just Luka but it’s a team effort. Let take into account that he was hurt with his knee and chest. He was icing it a lot. Luka was not 100 percent. He will get better and he will get it done with a team!

  • @Itz_Crawfish
    @Itz_Crawfish 6 днів тому +3

    Nuggets vs Celtics next year

  • @edc.3761
    @edc.3761 6 днів тому +1

    The road back to the NBA finals will be very difficult for the Mavs. Their weaknesses and vulnerabilities have been exposed by the Celtics , and Western Conference teams will surely address these next season.

    • @xgal2
      @xgal2 6 днів тому +1

      Exactly 💯 I don't why people think the mavs are going to pick off where they left nah its not that simple

  • @johnachebe6022
    @johnachebe6022 6 днів тому +1

    UD has been exceptional in his short stint at ESPN. Hope this is the beginning of a long career for him.

  • @vadalmaxwell01
    @vadalmaxwell01 6 днів тому +2

    That last name is crazy

  • @ace52387
    @ace52387 6 днів тому +1

    probably neutral. he was highly regarded before. his stock jumped after beating the suns. this year he kinda just kept pace with what was expected after that.

  • @DonPablo729
    @DonPablo729 6 днів тому +2

    Y’all are CRAZY!! Luka definitely played a huge part but the ONLY reason they got this far was cause of the role players. It’s insane especially against okc and the wolves smh

    • @chrisanthony408
      @chrisanthony408 6 днів тому +1

      yea they would have been better off without luka on the team, totally dude, u should like be GM or something, u are super smart!!!

    • @mrbingo7564
      @mrbingo7564 6 днів тому +1

      @@chrisanthony408Maybe just would be better without the guy who historically bad on defense plus holds the ball until the shot clock hits 10 just to pass it off. Dallas looked disgusting in the finals just because of him

    • @DonPablo729
      @DonPablo729 6 днів тому +1

      @@chrisanthony408 you obviously can’t read😂I started off “ Luka definitely played a huge part”they were only upsetting teams because they’re role players were performing that’s why delusional people had them beating Boston in the first place

    • @davis2k1234
      @davis2k1234 6 днів тому

      @@mrbingo7564Did you miss the games in Boston we’re Kyire was getting locked up by bench players and looked scared and played terrible?

    • @caldinho6232
      @caldinho6232 6 днів тому

      To a degree but those role players were thriving because they were getting open looks and dunks because of Luka. In the finals you saw they can't create for themselves when Luka isn't being doubled as much. Also most of them shot horribly when he did find them vs boston. You can overcome having a bad defender like Luka as the team construct did for the mavs up to the finals but Boston is an historic offense and exploited it in a way few teams can. It's not hard to find good defensive players to buy in and make open shots so don't get it twisted the team starts and ends with your generational player. Recovering from his injuries and working on his conditioning are the most important things for a mavs improvement next season not the role players even though they are important.

  • @cameronlacy3457
    @cameronlacy3457 6 днів тому +16

    Luka vs. East All Stars in finals. I swear Luka was looking over at bench asking Kidd to come out of retirement because no one else would take the ball.😂

    • @djadondaman17
      @djadondaman17 6 днів тому +4

      2 Allstars vs 2 Allstars we counting 2x Allstars and 1x Allstars as Allstars now? So why we can't say Luka beat 4 Allstars in minnesota? Conley ant Rudy and kat?

    • @cameronlacy3457
      @cameronlacy3457 6 днів тому +2

      @djadondaman17 The only reason Holiday or Porzingus didn't make it this year is because they only try take 2 from one team, they have both been on all star Roster. Yet no one else on Dallas besides the 2.

    • @cameronlacy3457
      @cameronlacy3457 6 днів тому

      @djadondaman17 And who is the 4th all star on the wolves?

    • @Dejusticed
      @Dejusticed 6 днів тому

      @@cameronlacy3457 he said it right there in his post, are you having trouble reading??

    • @cameronlacy3457
      @cameronlacy3457 6 днів тому

      @Dejusticed If your counting over the hill Conley, we might as well count Al Horford at least he didn't replace Booker for his appearance at all star game, and has multiple appearances.

  • @ChrisPeters-uy4ik
    @ChrisPeters-uy4ik 6 днів тому +1

    Besides kyrie n luka everybody else gotta step up if they gonna get bacc to da finals n actually win it all but there defense definitely gotta be on a+

  • @mannywoo9475
    @mannywoo9475 6 днів тому +3

    7:35 😭😭😭

  • @giffondhall9214
    @giffondhall9214 6 днів тому +1

    Thank you Monica for making my point!

  • @arthurmalonell115
    @arthurmalonell115 6 днів тому +2

    Luka needs to get in shape and stop whining to the referees. He should and will be treated equally like all who have come before him and LOST THE CHAMPIONSHIP. NO PASS FOR MR LUKA……….

  • @bittulund86
    @bittulund86 6 днів тому

    These analysts really know what they are talking about. Luka is good. Thanks guys

  • @matthewdigiacomo2580
    @matthewdigiacomo2580 6 днів тому

    I don't know if it raises it, because I think he was already put on a high level before these playoffs. I do know it doesn't diminish anything. I mean, it is just year six for him. Tatum lost in the finals (year 5) before winning (year 7) and the loss didn't diminish his standing. It takes more than one player to get the job done. Kyrie was up and down and a decent compliment overall. But I think the Mavs need a guy who can create his own shot in the paint and also pop out and be a stretch 4 or 5 (much like Porzingis for Boston). I like Lively ... can he develop a 3-point jumper and an above average post game? Is there going to be one available in FA? Or will one fall to them in the draft? I honestly think, with so many teams looking for a specific type of player to fill out the roster, this could be the most interesting offseason in a while as I think six or seven teams could go from playoff team to title contender and another three or four from outside looking in to playoff challenger with the right piece added to the roster.

  • @ryanhuffman7410
    @ryanhuffman7410 5 днів тому

    The Mavs didn't even have Gafford or Washington on their roster until the trade deadline and had to go on a 15-2 run to get the 5 seed.

  • @txboy051
    @txboy051 6 днів тому +1

    I do not like the Heat I’m a Mavs fan. But UD is growing on me.

  • @vince_p1237
    @vince_p1237 6 днів тому +1

    “Luka and Kyrie were fantastic” LMAO

  • @Brsrafal
    @Brsrafal 6 днів тому +1

    Luca numbers are sick

  • @Charleswonder12
    @Charleswonder12 6 днів тому +7

    7:35 I thought Kermit pulled up 🤣🤣😭

  • @danmoreman954
    @danmoreman954 5 днів тому

    OKC was the best team Dallas faced before the finals and the young Thunder team is just going to keep getting better.

  • @Satellite2145
    @Satellite2145 6 днів тому

    Luka doncic will get back to the finals. Perhaps maybe not next year but definitely a year after. But he’s totally capable of leading them back into it next year

  • @fresh_printz
    @fresh_printz 6 днів тому +1

    They let Luka get those numbers. He didn’t dominate!

  • @willwebb2218
    @willwebb2218 4 дні тому +1

    Dallas should be most expected to win west. Minnesota beat denver cause their the better team and dallas beat Minnesota cause there the better team, which mean dallas would have beaten denver

  • @philb.1502
    @philb.1502 5 днів тому

    There's an arms race in the West. There's no guarantee that the Mavs will get back to the finals. The competition will be better. Denver, Minnesota, OKC, Memphis, Suns, Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Houston ( up and coming ). The West is brutal!

  • @moz7777
    @moz7777 5 днів тому

    Did she just say Shai and Williams are a better duo than Luka and Kyrie??
    The Thunder got toasted by the Mavs 3 weeks ago.

  • @InfamousOne158
    @InfamousOne158 5 днів тому

    Luka is the only player I've seen get so much praise for LOSING! The media stays making excuses for him.

  • @MmaMadman85
    @MmaMadman85 6 днів тому

    The key to unlocking Luka is to either have enough offense around him so he can rest more and give effort on defense consistently OR to surround him with a ton of 3-D players like how Boston just did Tatum and Brown.

    • @MichealLee__
      @MichealLee__ 6 днів тому

      1. 🐻 Grizzly 2. OKC ⚡️ 3. Denver 🃏 3. Lakers 🪩 4. Clippers in their new arena 🛳️ 5. New orlens Zion 🎺🦅 6. Sactown 👑🦊 7. Golden state ☀️ 🌁8. Rockets 🚀 9. Wolves 🐺 cactus 10. phoenix 🌵 And the other 5nba teams 😂😂😂😂😂 the Mavs window is closed
      Luka a stat padder terrible defense foul baiter Luka a ball hog injuries no offense excuses when he had the ball on offense he doing all the best moves in the world 😂 but on defense Luka hurt the white media always trying to protect him
      And Scott foster helped him get one win

    • @MmaMadman85
      @MmaMadman85 6 днів тому

      @@MichealLee__ did you really list the grizzlies at #1? Its clear you aren't capable of being objective due to your racism and stupidity. Go learn how to swim before you hate on a dude that would drop 40 points on you in less than 10 minutes lmao

  • @Prince__Major
    @Prince__Major 6 днів тому +1

    Luka wasn’t the problem in the finals … they weren’t beating Boston regardless

    • @kaysheye7784
      @kaysheye7784 6 днів тому +1

      He was definitely part of the issue, stop protecting him but I agree Cs were winning anyways

  • @bawbq5305
    @bawbq5305 5 днів тому

    Luca went up against one of the greatest defenses of all time and it’s not even questionable and he did his thing his team just didn’t show up. Sure he had moments of poor play but what do you expect when it’s 1V5 😅

  • @youtubeconnollyfamily
    @youtubeconnollyfamily 6 днів тому +1

    As a huge Celtics fan. I think Dallas will get back there. I do believe Mark Cuban will go get some really good defenders. I have a feeling we will see Celtics Mavericks back in the finals within two years.

    • @MichealLee__
      @MichealLee__ 6 днів тому

      1. 🐻 Grizzly 2. OKC ⚡️ 3. Denver 🃏 3. Lakers 🪩 4. Clippers in their new arena 🛳️ 5. New orlens Zion 🎺🦅 6. Sactown 👑🦊 7. Golden state ☀️ 🌁8. Rockets 🚀 9. Wolves 🐺 cactus 10. phoenix 🌵 And the other 5nba teams 😂😂😂😂😂 the Mavs window is closed
      Luka a stat padder terrible defense foul baiter Luka a ball hog injuries no offense excuses when he had the ball on offense he doing all the best moves in the world 😂 but on defense Luka hurt the white media always trying to protect him
      And Scott foster helped him get one win

    • @purplesky4157
      @purplesky4157 6 днів тому +1

      @@MichealLee__yeah u just hating bruh can’t even take u serious 😂😂😂

  • @blagarcher
    @blagarcher 4 дні тому

    Let’s ignore the fact that Luka did this entire post season run injured and limping the majority of games, when we discuss his lack of conditioning 😴

  • @devamusic10
    @devamusic10 6 днів тому

    mavs needs a very good shooter, Kevin Love type player and a good defender. Better conditioning for Luka and a bit of strategical polish and they are one of the best teams in the league.

    • @derekbrown3447
      @derekbrown3447 6 днів тому +1

      I think if they can just slip in a Klay Thompson type into the DJJ spot then their ceiling raises tremendously.

  • @keyondeshong2820
    @keyondeshong2820 6 днів тому

    1:55 Lol UD talking about lakers 😂

  • @ryanhuffman7410
    @ryanhuffman7410 5 днів тому

    Basketball is a team sport. Luka leads the entire NBA in PPG, RPG, APG, and SPG for the entire playoffs, takes a 5th seed with a starting lineup that had been together for like a month, gets them through the entire Western Conference playoffs beating the 1, 3, and 4 seeds in the stacked Western Conference, manages to get at least a game off a 80 win team in the Finals when his main supporting player goes absolutely missing every game in Boston, his role players couldn't hit a 3 or make much of any other contribution for every game except the one the Mavs won, and Luka tarnished his reputation???? Luka was an absolute monster all playoffs. Kyrie was shooting what like 20% FG% and 0% from 3 in Boston, but Luka was the problem?

  • @zeppelinmexicano
    @zeppelinmexicano 6 днів тому +1

    Lightning in a bottle - great analysis.

  • @cg-constantlygrowing1896
    @cg-constantlygrowing1896 6 днів тому

    I LOVE UD ON TV

  • @ryanhuffman7410
    @ryanhuffman7410 5 днів тому

    TLDR: Luka leads the entire NBA in PPG, RPG, APG, and SPG for the entire playoffs, got all the way to the Finals through the Western Conference when everyone said they had no chance, but we're still going to blame Luka. This is goofy.

  • @purplesky4157
    @purplesky4157 6 днів тому

    I just saw a list ESPN pundits put out where they had Luka at 4 under antman, sga, and Brunson lol. Whatever these people say doesn’t matter they are so bias and hate Luka it’s so apparent

  • @nkrumansantos1794
    @nkrumansantos1794 4 дні тому

    Bruce Brown + Royce O'Neal should be the Mavs targets.
    Can they somehow get PG13 or OG Anunoby?

  • @LoMeinEvent
    @LoMeinEvent 5 днів тому

    This has to be the worst group of "analysts" ever assembled. And ESPN is wondering why their numbers are tanking.

  • @danmoreman954
    @danmoreman954 5 днів тому

    Luka averaged almost a 30 point triple double with a sprained knee and a chest contusion. No one is talking about Luka playing with injuries that would have kept a lot of guys in street clothes

  • @SolomonGrumpie
    @SolomonGrumpie 6 днів тому

    UD is on my list of Good Player analysts

  • @woodruff57
    @woodruff57 6 днів тому

    "Lighting in a bottle" is code for "we were wrong this year about the Mavs, but dont worry, trust us, we'll be right next year." Interesting. I know we avoided Denver (though we beat them in March when both teams were at full strength and everyone was trying to win to position for home-court advantage), but we were still underdogs in the media and with vegas starting out in every other western series. And each time the Mavs proved the pundits wrong. So why Luka, Mavs, or Mavs fans should care about any predictions about the West next year from ESPN or people in these comments is beyond me. I don't generally go to people who were literally just proven wrong to ask for their thoughts. Have to say Celtics fans got a gripe though. They were disrespected a little leading up to the finals and should be considered favorites to repeat, especially if Porzingis is healthy.

  • @joseluislasodlom4616
    @joseluislasodlom4616 6 днів тому

    If Luka had been healthy, and Kyrie had no psychological problems in the Garden, Dallas would have won. If Dallas strengthens a little, Kyrie goes to therapy and Luka rests more during the regular season, we will have a champion next year.

  • @joshuadsilva4418
    @joshuadsilva4418 6 днів тому

    Not a single mavs fan blames the team. They needed better shooting!

  • @kennethgenarts5928
    @kennethgenarts5928 6 днів тому

    Dear NBA please fire all reporters who voted Jokic and SGA over Luka for MVP this season. As well as those who put Gobert over Jrue Holiday as DPOY. Some reporters like Malika Andrews and other ESPN reporters don't even watch games. They just look at scoreboard and standings in determining season awards.

  • @ronalddurand3677
    @ronalddurand3677 6 днів тому +1

    The finals loss diminishes Luka. Call a spade a spade. In 2007 and 2011, what was said about Bron, in 2013, what was said about K. D? In 2020, what was said about Jimmy Buckets? In 2022, what was said about Tatum? Now make the same argument about Luka. Say the same thing. He is just not good enough. Say that he was just Stat padding... Much like what was said about Westbrick and Lebum... Call him lukewarm or call him Sucka Doncic....lets keep that same energy or go ahead and apologize to the others for the deragatory things that were said.

    • @purplesky4157
      @purplesky4157 6 днів тому

      Honestly Luka gets even more hate because he’s European. Idk if u been watching ESPN bruh lol. They hate Luka. Stephen a smith said Brunson over Luka for 1st team all nba, Kendrick Perkins, Keyshawn Johnson, and so many others give Luka so much hate. Now that he went to the finals it’s gonna be magnified. He gotta win now or people like u are gonna have a field day. Every superstar had to go through it now it’s Luka’s turn

    • @ronalddurand3677
      @ronalddurand3677 6 днів тому

      @@purplesky4157 I like that you said it's Luka's turn to go through it. I'm not hating on Luka. Couldn't care less. I'm just saying how can you praise him for getting to the finals and not winning but trash LeBron, Tatum, Butler etc for losing in the finals. It should apply to all or none. Be consistent.

    • @CR71987
      @CR71987 6 днів тому

      Right

  • @jaysmith4357
    @jaysmith4357 6 днів тому

    Finally some logical takes when it comes to Luka’s dominance and brilliance lol.
    Oh yeah Denver would’ve gotten waxed by the Mavs too im sure of it.

  • @bridgelyferell1350
    @bridgelyferell1350 6 днів тому +2

    Dallas got there azz kicked😂😂😂 they'll be lucky to make the playoffs next year

    • @TheRenegadePuma
      @TheRenegadePuma 6 днів тому +2

      "Dallas was the #2 team in basketball this year. They'll be lucky to finish in the top 16 next year" Wow.... now there's a take........

    • @Ronski1900
      @Ronski1900 6 днів тому +1

      Lucky to make the playoffs is crazy we went to the finals gang we only gone get better stop it

    • @CR71987
      @CR71987 6 днів тому

      Right

  • @gmr5139
    @gmr5139 6 днів тому

    Until Luke learns to establish his presence on DEFENSE....Luka will always be a defence liability and will always be just a shooter and nothing more to get excite about him....period!!!

  • @kaydrippie3504
    @kaydrippie3504 6 днів тому

    The praise jokic gets for his ring is wild 😂 young t wolves, trade deadline suns rookie coach lakers and aau heat for the championship it’s really laughable. Luka was a underdog every series every step of the way but he’s the one with more to prove despite having the inferior team everytime

    • @MichealLee__
      @MichealLee__ 6 днів тому

      1. 🐻 Grizzly 2. OKC ⚡️ 3. Denver 🃏 3. Lakers 🪩 4. Clippers in their new arena 🛳️ 5. New orlens Zion 🎺🦅 6. Sactown 👑🦊 7. Golden state ☀️ 🌁8. Rockets 🚀 9. Wolves 🐺 cactus 10. phoenix 🌵 And the other 5nba teams 😂😂😂😂😂 the Mavs window is closed
      Luka a stat padder terrible defense foul baiter Luka a ball hog injuries no offense excuses when he had the ball on offense he doing all the best moves in the world 😂 but on defense Luka hurt the white media always trying to protect him
      And Scott foster helped him get one win

  • @Khanh.Nguyen369
    @Khanh.Nguyen369 4 дні тому

    These arguments. Why not bash Shaq for shooting free throws. Why not bash Lebron for shooting higher 3 point percentage. Ridiculous.

  • @JIGGALANSKY
    @JIGGALANSKY 6 днів тому

    There’s no way y’all think Mavs going back to the finals and y’all the same ones acting like Boston repeating is an impossible thing

  • @Jay.King23
    @Jay.King23 6 днів тому

    It increase Luca he is amazing the # 2 player in the league behind the Joker

  • @mr.bojangles9820
    @mr.bojangles9820 6 днів тому

    Which is why they need to go for Klay this off season

  • @serenitydom
    @serenitydom 6 днів тому

    Why is this a question? Did this playoffs increase or diminish Luka's standing?

  • @americancheese3087
    @americancheese3087 6 днів тому +1

    WOW!!! If it wasn’t for Kyrie, the Mavs would’ve been in the finals, Luka was there & never got to the finals! How dare you ESPN disrespect Kyrie Irving!

    • @MichealLee__
      @MichealLee__ 6 днів тому

      1. 🐻 Grizzly 2. OKC ⚡️ 3. Denver 🃏 3. Lakers 🪩 4. Clippers in their new arena 🛳️ 5. New orlens Zion 🎺🦅 6. Sactown 👑🦊 7. Golden state ☀️ 🌁8. Rockets 🚀 9. Wolves 🐺 cactus 10. phoenix 🌵 And the other 5nba teams 😂😂😂😂😂 the Mavs window is closed
      Luka a stat padder terrible defense foul baiter Luka a ball hog injuries no offense excuses when he had the ball on offense he doing all the best moves in the world 😂 but on defense Luka hurt the white media always trying to protect him
      And Scott foster helped him get one win

    • @leonyses2887
      @leonyses2887 6 днів тому +1

      @@MichealLee__so the Mavs won’t even make the playoffs next year? Bold call. I’ll bet you 10k on that. I’ll give you good odds too.

    • @MichealLee__
      @MichealLee__ 6 днів тому

      @@leonyses2887 they not going to finals he need Scott foster

  • @kristijanradovac43
    @kristijanradovac43 6 днів тому

    Is there another player in the league that could carry Mavs like Luka did? Im opened for opinions

    • @CR71987
      @CR71987 6 днів тому

      Of course Tatum

  • @user-sn2se3gs1t
    @user-sn2se3gs1t 6 днів тому

    Why is this a question he was the best player all playoffs, if an American was doing that yall would be saying he is the best in the league