Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic and Steve Nash show off their soccer skills

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and legend Steve Nash displayed their soccer skills in the Header Challenge. See the Mavs in action.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic became the sixth Maverick since 2000 to average at least 6.0 assists per game this season. Hall of Famer Steve Nash accomplished that feat four straight years in Dallas from 2001 to 2004. The two men are joined by Derek Harper as the only players to do it while averaging over 17.0 points per game in franchise history.

There is no telling how Luka’s career turns out. Will he be a Hall of Famer like Nash? Or will his first season by the high point of his career? Nobody knows because that story is not written yet. Mavs fans are expecting massive things, and history says Doncic is on a superstar’s path.

Luka Doncic and Steve Nash recently connected and posted a video of the fun. Let us take a closer look.

Header Challenge

Fans may be familiar with the Header Challenge making the rounds on social media. The goal is to keep the soccer ball up in the air between two or more people using your head.

Steve Nash is now a soccer analyst for Turner Sports. He is doing the Header Challenge with basketball players. Bucks All-Star and 2019 MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was the first participant. Mavs star Luka Doncic was the second man to take on the challenge. See the action here.

Luka’s response

The two Mavs fell well short, but Doncic had a humorous response on Twitter which fans can see here.

Dallas Mavericks fans love Luka Doncic because he knows how to have fun. The 20-year-old is always smiling and making the best of any situation. Doncic is the engine of the Mavs after Dirk Nowitzki’s retirement. He is also on his way to being a league-wide fan favorite because of his play and personality. Mavericks fans are lucky to have the young star.

Final thoughts

Dallas Mavericks current star Luka Doncic and legend Steve Nash took on the Header Challenge recently. It was a fun moment for the fans, so credit to Luka for taking part.

The Mavericks are facing the tough task building a contender around Doncic. They traded for Kristaps Porzingis to be their second star, and the team has cap space to use to improve this summer. Donnie Nelson and company need to spend wisely to achieve that goal.

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