Dallas Mavericks celebrate two years of Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks celebrate two years of Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks made one of the best personnel decisions in franchise history when they traded up to secure Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft. It was a bold move because it cost the Mavs two first-round picks. They have not regretted the decision for a second, though.

Luka proved to be otherworldly during his rookie season. He became the youngest player in NBA history to accomplish multiple feats on his way to winning Rookie of the Year. Doncic took a monster leap in year two. He earned first-team All-NBA honors, finished fourth in MVP voting, and led Dallas back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. It has been an incredible first two NBA seasons.

The Mavs celebrated the anniversary of Luka’s first game with the team on Tuesday. Let us take a closer look.

Dallas Mavericks celebrate two years of Luka Doncic

The Mavs first preseason game of the 2018-2019 season was in Dallas against the Beijing Ducks. Remember, they played two preseason games in China last season. This was the precursor to that. Here are a few photos of Luka from his first game with the Mavericks.

Doncic started and led the Mavs in minutes played. He finished with 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in 30 minutes of action. Luka was five of seven from the field including connecting on three 3-pointers. The Mavericks dominated the Ducks for their first win of the preseason and Luka’s first of many in Dallas.

It is hard to believe that it has already been two full years since Luka Doncic played his first game with the Dallas Mavericks. Fans should be ecstatic because the best is yet to come. Expect Doncic to be in the MVP race as the Mavs look for homecourt advantage in 2021. Do not miss it.