Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic sweeps Hoops Rumors’ Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic swept Hoop Rumors’ picks for Rookie of the Year in another sign the award is heading to Doncic in June.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic took the NBA by storm this season. Experts predicted future success, but not many had Doncic scoring over 21 points per game in his first year. The 20-year-old appears on the fast track to superstardom.

Before the book gets completely closed on the Mavs season, there is still the Rookie of the Year trophy to handout. The NBA is presenting all the awards on June 24.

Luka is a gargantuan favorite to win top Rookie. That was further confirmed on Friday when Hoops Rumors released their picks. All five chose Luka giving him a clean sweep. Fans can read the full article here.

Only choice

Luka Doncic is the only choice for Rookie of the Year. It was a fantastic class featuring plenty of players with bright futures ahead of them. In their first seasons, Doncic stands head and shoulders above the field, though.

Coach Carlisle shared the following quote heading into the Dallas Mavericks final regular season game on April 10 courtesy of Brice Paterik. It sums up Doncic’s first NBA season perfectly.

The comparison to legends gets Mavs fans excited about the future with Luka leading the charge. Kudos once again to the Mavericks decision makers for trading up to draft Doncic. It was a bold move that is already paying off handsomely.

Final thoughts

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic swept the Hoops Rumors’ picks for Rookie of the Year. He should be a near-unanimous selection in June when the award is handed out. That is a testament to Doncic’s stellar play and not the rest of the field.

The Mavericks are in for an eventful offseason as well. They figure to be active as the front office shapes the roster for a playoff push next season. With two building blocks in Luka and Kristaps Porzingis in place, the Mavs need those final pieces to round out the team.

The Smoking Cuban is going to have analysis on all the moves that cannot be found anywhere else, so please check back with us all summer for the latest on the Dallas Mavericks.