Dallas Mavericks: Jimmy Butler gives massive props to Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic got a shout-out from Jimmy Butler after Butler dropped 38 points against the Sixers. See what the All-Star said here.

The Dallas Mavericks have played the last three games without Luka Doncic. The star point guard injured his ankle in practice on Jan. 30. The team ruled him out for at least six games when he suffered the sprain.

The Mavs have performed well in his absence. They won two straight games including Monday’s 112-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Kristaps Porzingis has caught fire, and they are using team-efforts to grabs the W’s without Luka.

The Mavericks are optimistic Doncic will return before the All-Star break. He was named an All-Star starter this season. They want him to have the experience of playing in the game. The 20-year-old is more than deserving of the honor as he produced MVP numbers all season.

Props from Jimmy Buckets

Jimmy Butler had a massive game against his former team on Feb. 3. He finished with 38 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 29 minutes in a victory over the Sixers. It was an incredible performance that included hitting 14 of his 20 field goal attempts.

In his interview after the game, Butler gave props to Luka Doncic for putting up wild stat lines on a nightly basis. Mavs fans can listen to his comments here.

Doncic tweeted a thank you to Jimmy Buckets on Monday night.

It is awesome seeing the five-time All-Star give a shout-out to the 20-year-old. Luka draws praise from all the top players for his ability to score, make plays, and his flair for doing it. The Mavericks certainly have a special talent that is going to lead them for the next decade-plus.

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