Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic named finalist for Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is a finalist for the 2019 Rookie of the Year award. Read more about the accomplishment and when fans find out if he wins.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic had an unheard of rookie season. He became the first rookie since 2011 to average over 21 points per game. Luka also became only the second rookie ever to average over 20 points, seven rebounds, and five assists per game. He is also only 20 years old.

Doncic’s stat line stands out as well. He averaged 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.3 3-pointers made, and 1.1 steals per game in 32.2 minutes a night. As a 6’7 lead ball handler, Luka is becoming one of the most difficult covers in the NBA.

Rookie of the Year finalist

The NBA announced finalist for all the major awards on May 17. No surprise, but Luka is one of three finalists for the Rookie of the Year. Here is the NBA’s official tweet.

Fans can see the finalist for all the awards here.

Luka Doncic should be named Rookie of the Year on June 24. The awards show is on TNT at 8 p.m. local time in Dallas that Monday evening. Mavericks fans should tune in to see Luka receive the honor.

Final thoughts

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is a finalist for the Rookie of the Year award in 2019. He should take home the trophy next month.

Winning the Rookie of the Year is just the first step for Luka. He has plans of being an All-Star in 2020 and quickly becoming one of the NBA’s best talents. Mavs fans are excited to see him continue to build on his already stellar performances.

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