Why Luka Doncic deserves to be in Dallas Mavericks all-time starting 5

2. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic produces historic stat lines

Doncic is more than just his ability to score the ball. His vision and basketball IQ are on another level. Luka stands 6’7 which gives him the ability to survey the defense at all times. He has enough size to mix it up in the paint as well.

Doncic is no stranger to putting up stat lines that few have ever done in NBA history. He averaged 28.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game this season. Only Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson have every put up over 28 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists a night for an entire season.

It is difficult to get more names on that list. Expanding out to 25-8-8, only six players have ever done it. Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and James Harden join the group. It is the stat line of Hall of Famers or ones on their way there.

Putting together a Mavericks all-time five without Doncic’s playmaking and rebounding is a mistake. He can create offense every possession. Imagine Luka and prime Dirk running pick and rolls in this hypothetical game. The Mavs would unstoppable. The 21-year-old did lead Dallas to the highest offensive rating in NBA history this season. Greatness is needed on an all-time team.

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