The Kings infamously chosen Marvin Bagley III over Doncic in the course of the 2018 NBA Draft. Kings government Vlade Divac made the decision, passing up on his fellow Balkan native for the Duke product. Doncic reminded Divac of his draft mistake Friday in the direction of the tip of the Mavericks’ 107-103 win over the Kings at Golden 1 Middle in Sacramento, Calif. With 4 second left within the contest, Doncic sank a free throw to place the Mavs up by 4. The Kings took a timeout, which gave Doncic the prospect to wave goodbye to Divac whereas strolling towards the Mavs’ bench. Doncic then appeared to repeatedly mutter “he ought to have drafted me” as soon as the Mavs star received to the sideline.
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BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Mavericks are 🔟-0⃣ within the final 10 video games with Luka Doncic 🔥 pic.twitter.com/y0Fe82AMXt – 5:50 AM
The Mavericks are 🔟-0⃣ within the final 10 video games with Luka Doncic 🔥 pic.twitter.com/y0Fe82AMXt – 5:50 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic waved at former Kings GM Vlade Divac and stated “He ought to have drafted me” 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ao2ztXLvMj – 4:07 AM
Luka Doncic waved at former Kings GM Vlade Divac and stated “He ought to have drafted me” 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ao2ztXLvMj – 4:07 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After securing the sport, Luka Doncic pointed at Vlade Divac and stated “He ought to have drafted me.”
That is loopy 😲
pic.twitter.com/qOLFAXsMBX – 3:29 AM
After securing the sport, Luka Doncic pointed at Vlade Divac and stated “He ought to have drafted me.”
That is loopy 😲
pic.twitter.com/qOLFAXsMBX – 3:29 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs win in Sacramento for a lot of causes. Means to reply to runs, good protection, clutch execution and naturally the LuKai backcourt. Kyrie a staff excessive 30 factors and Luka had 26 factors & 12 assists. And highlights from our telecast of what Kyrie and Luka did is true right here 👇 pic.twitter.com/jfMzRJr4c2 – 3:15 AM
Mavs win in Sacramento for a lot of causes. Means to reply to runs, good protection, clutch execution and naturally the LuKai backcourt. Kyrie a staff excessive 30 factors and Luka had 26 factors & 12 assists. And highlights from our telecast of what Kyrie and Luka did is true right here 👇 pic.twitter.com/jfMzRJr4c2 – 3:15 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Thought train: if Dallas finishes fourth or fifth within the Western Convention, the place does that put Luka for you within the MVP race? Versus when Dallas was within the eighth spot? – 2:57 AM
Thought train: if Dallas finishes fourth or fifth within the Western Convention, the place does that put Luka for you within the MVP race? Versus when Dallas was within the eighth spot? – 2:57 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Right here’s what Luka, Kyrie, Exum and Kidd needed to say about Exum’s game-clinching shot and the gutsy win over the Sacramento Kings Friday night time.
mavs.com/mavs-crown-kin… – 2:32 AM
Right here’s what Luka, Kyrie, Exum and Kidd needed to say about Exum’s game-clinching shot and the gutsy win over the Sacramento Kings Friday night time.
mavs.com/mavs-crown-kin… – 2:32 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
For the file, Doncic stated he bloodied his left knee and that “”the fitting one I fell on it twice. Then on a step-back I damage it a little bit bit extra, but it surely’s tremendous. It’ll be tremendous.” – 1:41 AM
For the file, Doncic stated he bloodied his left knee and that “”the fitting one I fell on it twice. Then on a step-back I damage it a little bit bit extra, but it surely’s tremendous. It’ll be tremendous.” – 1:41 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I requested Doncic if he thought of the truth that his first sport with Irving final February was right here — and the way far they and the Mavericks have come since that 133-128 OT loss. (Additionally, once I requested, he smiled and declined to disclose the “particular stuff” ingredient in his drink). pic.twitter.com/U3dz65b2Qe – 1:35 AM
I requested Doncic if he thought of the truth that his first sport with Irving final February was right here — and the way far they and the Mavericks have come since that 133-128 OT loss. (Additionally, once I requested, he smiled and declined to disclose the “particular stuff” ingredient in his drink). pic.twitter.com/U3dz65b2Qe – 1:35 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Victor Wembanyama is the youngest participant in NBA Historical past to file at the least 40 factors, 20 rebounds & 7 assists. Others: Kareem, Wilt, Luka, Oscar. None had been rookies.
Tim Duncan by no means did this. To the Victor go the spoils. pic.twitter.com/I8sI8krY6m – 1:05 AM
Victor Wembanyama is the youngest participant in NBA Historical past to file at the least 40 factors, 20 rebounds & 7 assists. Others: Kareem, Wilt, Luka, Oscar. None had been rookies.
Tim Duncan by no means did this. To the Victor go the spoils. pic.twitter.com/I8sI8krY6m – 1:05 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
“I do know he was bleeding (on his knee), however I didn’t know he was limping,” Kidd stated of Doncic. He seems to be tremendous to me. He was excited within the locker room after the win.” – 12:45 AM
“I do know he was bleeding (on his knee), however I didn’t know he was limping,” Kidd stated of Doncic. He seems to be tremendous to me. He was excited within the locker room after the win.” – 12:45 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
I’m nearly satisfied that Kyrie and Luka simply is likely to be probably the most harmful duo within the League. Large W for the Mavs tonight towards the Kings! – 12:40 AM
I’m nearly satisfied that Kyrie and Luka simply is likely to be probably the most harmful duo within the League. Large W for the Mavs tonight towards the Kings! – 12:40 AM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Luka capturing towards the Kings basket on that ‘take foul’ made me surprise:
Should you had been fouled on a shot that went into the opponent’s basket, would the basket for the opposite staff depend like an and-1? – 12:26 AM
Luka capturing towards the Kings basket on that ‘take foul’ made me surprise:
Should you had been fouled on a shot that went into the opponent’s basket, would the basket for the opposite staff depend like an and-1? – 12:26 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs sweep two-game set in Sacramento to place themselves to say 6 seed or higher. Dallas has received final 10 video games with Luka Doncic within the lineup. – 12:26 AM
Mavs sweep two-game set in Sacramento to place themselves to say 6 seed or higher. Dallas has received final 10 video games with Luka Doncic within the lineup. – 12:26 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings fall to the Mavericks 107-103. Dallas and Sacramento break up the season collection as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving mix for 56 factors. – 12:24 AM
Kings fall to the Mavericks 107-103. Dallas and Sacramento break up the season collection as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving mix for 56 factors. – 12:24 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka tonight:
26 PTS
9 REB
12 AST
2 STL
Mavs have received 10 straight when Luka performs. statmuse.com/nba/participant/luk… – 12:23 AM
Luka tonight:
26 PTS
9 REB
12 AST
2 STL
Mavs have received 10 straight when Luka performs. statmuse.com/nba/participant/luk… – 12:23 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Mavericks are 12-0 when Luka and Gafford are each within the beginning lineup. pic.twitter.com/zyRHMGs91s – 12:23 AM
The Mavericks are 12-0 when Luka and Gafford are each within the beginning lineup. pic.twitter.com/zyRHMGs91s – 12:23 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Luka Doncic buries a 3 and grabs at that proper knee once more. – 11:55 PM
Luka Doncic buries a 3 and grabs at that proper knee once more. – 11:55 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Malik Monk injured after Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic falls on prime of him
sacbee.com/sports activities/nba/sac… – 11:54 PM
Kings guard Malik Monk injured after Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic falls on prime of him
sacbee.com/sports activities/nba/sac… – 11:54 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A 22-22 third interval and the Kings lead the Mavs 82-73 as they head to the 4th in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes lead the Kings with 17 factors every, whereas Luka Doncic has 19 for Dallas. – 11:50 PM
A 22-22 third interval and the Kings lead the Mavs 82-73 as they head to the 4th in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes lead the Kings with 17 factors every, whereas Luka Doncic has 19 for Dallas. – 11:50 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Refs are letting each groups play and be bodily.
Until after all Luka will get bumped. – 11:29 PM
Refs are letting each groups play and be bodily.
Until after all Luka will get bumped. – 11:29 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Luka Doncic appeared to harm his proper leg earlier than the tip of the half on this play right here earlier than the tip of the primary half after which kicking a chair on the bench. He’s again on the ground to start the third quarter for Dallas. pic.twitter.com/n5j90KiQpV – 11:26 PM
Luka Doncic appeared to harm his proper leg earlier than the tip of the half on this play right here earlier than the tip of the primary half after which kicking a chair on the bench. He’s again on the ground to start the third quarter for Dallas. pic.twitter.com/n5j90KiQpV – 11:26 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic warmed up and didn’t appear to be favoring his leg, however as he walked off he stretched his neck, on which he briefly obtained some sideline consideration in the course of the first half. pic.twitter.com/RBDkTZs8yU – 11:19 PM
Doncic warmed up and didn’t appear to be favoring his leg, however as he walked off he stretched his neck, on which he briefly obtained some sideline consideration in the course of the first half. pic.twitter.com/RBDkTZs8yU – 11:19 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Luka Doncic was shaken up earlier than the tip of the half. He limped over to the official on the finish of the half to level to his proper leg then limp over in the direction of the Mavs tunnel, however not earlier than kicking a chair on the Dallas bench – 11:06 PM
Luka Doncic was shaken up earlier than the tip of the half. He limped over to the official on the finish of the half to level to his proper leg then limp over in the direction of the Mavs tunnel, however not earlier than kicking a chair on the Dallas bench – 11:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs trailed by as a lot as 57-42, however closed the half with a 9-3 run to tug inside 60-51. Hobbled Doncic is clearly the primary concern in the mean time. – 11:06 PM
Mavs trailed by as a lot as 57-42, however closed the half with a 9-3 run to tug inside 60-51. Hobbled Doncic is clearly the primary concern in the mean time. – 11:06 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Kings lead 60-51 on the half, with former Mav Harrison Barnes pouring in 17 factors. Price watching within the second half is how Luka Doncic strikes. He took a tough fall and was grabbing his proper leg for the ultimate seconds of the half. He walked gingerly to the locker room. – 11:05 PM
Kings lead 60-51 on the half, with former Mav Harrison Barnes pouring in 17 factors. Price watching within the second half is how Luka Doncic strikes. He took a tough fall and was grabbing his proper leg for the ultimate seconds of the half. He walked gingerly to the locker room. – 11:05 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic stayed in by the tip of the half, however clearly hobbled after taking that fall. Saved reaching to his proper thigh/knee space. pic.twitter.com/l4v0pMw7jZ – 11:05 PM
Doncic stayed in by the tip of the half, however clearly hobbled after taking that fall. Saved reaching to his proper thigh/knee space. pic.twitter.com/l4v0pMw7jZ – 11:05 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Hope Luka is okay … and no thought how no foul was known as on that play – 11:05 PM
Hope Luka is okay … and no thought how no foul was known as on that play – 11:05 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Luka Doncic seems to be in plenty of ache after hurting his proper knee on the finish of the primary half. – 11:04 PM
Luka Doncic seems to be in plenty of ache after hurting his proper knee on the finish of the primary half. – 11:04 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Luka tries one from the brand and misses. Fox tries one from the arc and knocks it down. 49-35 Kings lead. – 10:54 PM
Luka tries one from the brand and misses. Fox tries one from the arc and knocks it down. 49-35 Kings lead. – 10:54 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Kings have dominated Malik Monk out the remainder of the night time with a proper knee subject. Luka Doncic landed arduous on Monk after a primary quarter drive. Grabbed his knee. Limped to the locker room. – 10:40 PM
The Kings have dominated Malik Monk out the remainder of the night time with a proper knee subject. Luka Doncic landed arduous on Monk after a primary quarter drive. Grabbed his knee. Limped to the locker room. – 10:40 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic exited the sport and walked by the tunnel. Didn’t seem like limping. – 10:33 PM
Doncic exited the sport and walked by the tunnel. Didn’t seem like limping. – 10:33 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Luka Doncic simply subbed out and went straight again to the locker room. – 10:33 PM
Luka Doncic simply subbed out and went straight again to the locker room. – 10:33 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Stunning sequence for the Mavs as Luka Doncic will get caught within the air, passes the ball into the paint. Teammate provides it proper again to Luka, who then lobs it to Full of life for a simple dunk. Mavs want extra of it, trailing 32-21. – 10:33 PM
Stunning sequence for the Mavs as Luka Doncic will get caught within the air, passes the ball into the paint. Teammate provides it proper again to Luka, who then lobs it to Full of life for a simple dunk. Mavs want extra of it, trailing 32-21. – 10:33 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Right here’s a have a look at what occurred to Malik Monk, clutched his proper knee which Luka Doncic landed on. Monk is now within the Kings locker room. pic.twitter.com/DwAcjc9fZO – 10:32 PM
Right here’s a have a look at what occurred to Malik Monk, clutched his proper knee which Luka Doncic landed on. Monk is now within the Kings locker room. pic.twitter.com/DwAcjc9fZO – 10:32 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk fouled Luka Doncic, who fell on his leg after. Monk was down for a second earlier than limping his strategy to the Kings locker room. – 10:26 PM
Malik Monk fouled Luka Doncic, who fell on his leg after. Monk was down for a second earlier than limping his strategy to the Kings locker room. – 10:26 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Malik Monk is leaving the sport and heading to the locker room after Luka Doncic fell on his proper leg. – 10:25 PM
Malik Monk is leaving the sport and heading to the locker room after Luka Doncic fell on his proper leg. – 10:25 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Luka ran over Malik Monk. He’s up, however he’s limping straight to the locker room. – 10:25 PM
Luka ran over Malik Monk. He’s up, however he’s limping straight to the locker room. – 10:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Scary second: Glad Monk is OK — and Doncic clearly feels likewise. – 10:25 PM
Scary second: Glad Monk is OK — and Doncic clearly feels likewise. – 10:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Most factors in a season in Mavericks historical past:
Mark Aguirre (1983-84) 2,330
Dirk Nowitzki (2005-2006) 2,151
Luka Doncic (this season) 2,139
Doncic (2022-23) 2,137
Nowitzki (2008-2009) 2,094 – 10:15 PM
Most factors in a season in Mavericks historical past:
Mark Aguirre (1983-84) 2,330
Dirk Nowitzki (2005-2006) 2,151
Luka Doncic (this season) 2,139
Doncic (2022-23) 2,137
Nowitzki (2008-2009) 2,094 – 10:15 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
SAC starters: Barnes, Murray, Sabonis, Ellis, Fox
9:10 tip @971TheFreak – 9:42 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
SAC starters: Barnes, Murray, Sabonis, Ellis, Fox
9:10 tip @971TheFreak – 9:42 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Mavs:
Luka Dončić (left achilles soreness) and Maxi Kleber (proper knee soreness) might be AVAILABLE tonight towards the Kings.
Josh Inexperienced (proper ankle sprain) might be OUT. – 8:40 PM
From Mavs:
Luka Dončić (left achilles soreness) and Maxi Kleber (proper knee soreness) might be AVAILABLE tonight towards the Kings.
Josh Inexperienced (proper ankle sprain) might be OUT. – 8:40 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Mavericks star Luka Doncic (Achilles) and Maxi Kleber (knee) have been cleared to play in tonight’s sport towards the Kings. – 8:38 PM
Mavericks star Luka Doncic (Achilles) and Maxi Kleber (knee) have been cleared to play in tonight’s sport towards the Kings. – 8:38 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Luka Dončić (left Achilles soreness) and Maxi Kleber (proper knee soreness) might be accessible tonight towards the Kings, per Mavs. – 8:35 PM
Luka Dončić (left Achilles soreness) and Maxi Kleber (proper knee soreness) might be accessible tonight towards the Kings, per Mavs. – 8:35 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic accessible, Kidd says, not that there was a lot query. Kleber additionally accessible. – 8:34 PM
Doncic accessible, Kidd says, not that there was a lot query. Kleber additionally accessible. – 8:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic nonetheless carrying the questionable tag for tonight’s sport with Achilles soreness. However don’t assume anyone would wager on him lacking this sport. Maxi Kleber’s knee additionally has him listed as questionable. – 5:08 PM
Luka Doncic nonetheless carrying the questionable tag for tonight’s sport with Achilles soreness. However don’t assume anyone would wager on him lacking this sport. Maxi Kleber’s knee additionally has him listed as questionable. – 5:08 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Greatest quantity iso scorers this season:
——
1. Kawhi (1.19 factors per possession)
2. Dejounte Murray
(1.18 PPP)
3. SGA (1.12 PPP)
T-4. Harden | DeRozan (1.11 PPP)
6. Luka (1.10 PPP)
7. Embiid (1.09 PPP)
8. Tatum (1.06 PPP)
T-9. Paul George | Zion | Kyrie (1.05 PPP) – 2:54 PM
Greatest quantity iso scorers this season:
——
1. Kawhi (1.19 factors per possession)
2. Dejounte Murray
(1.18 PPP)3. SGA (1.12 PPP)
T-4. Harden | DeRozan (1.11 PPP)
6. Luka (1.10 PPP)
7. Embiid (1.09 PPP)
8. Tatum (1.06 PPP)
T-9. Paul George | Zion | Kyrie (1.05 PPP) – 2:54 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
This Luka-Kyrie-led staff has the league’s second-best defensive ranking throughout Dallas’ final 10 video games (9 wins); Tenth-best because the commerce deadline.
Way more right here, w/ coach Jason Kidd and Dereck Full of life II explaining the beautiful growth, @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5376569/2024/0… – 11:18 AM
This Luka-Kyrie-led staff has the league’s second-best defensive ranking throughout Dallas’ final 10 video games (9 wins); Tenth-best because the commerce deadline.
Way more right here, w/ coach Jason Kidd and Dereck Full of life II explaining the beautiful growth, @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5376569/2024/0… – 11:18 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
The West may be very wild proper now, so I went deep on the 4-11 slots…
From the Clippers to Houston, with the highlight on Dallas as a result of, nicely, it seems a Luka-Kyrie Mavs staff might be actually good on protection in any case. What all of it means, @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5376569/2024/0… – 11:11 AM
The West may be very wild proper now, so I went deep on the 4-11 slots…
From the Clippers to Houston, with the highlight on Dallas as a result of, nicely, it seems a Luka-Kyrie Mavs staff might be actually good on protection in any case. What all of it means, @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5376569/2024/0… – 11:11 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Season leaders:
PPG — Luka
RPG — Sabonis
APG — Haliburton
SPG — Shai
BPG — Wemby
FGM — Luka
3PM — Steph
FTM — Shai pic.twitter.com/bVNYfbGuf8 – 10:44 AM
Season leaders:
PPG — Luka
RPG — Sabonis
APG — Haliburton
SPG — Shai
BPG — Wemby
FGM — Luka
3PM — Steph
FTM — Shai pic.twitter.com/bVNYfbGuf8 – 10:44 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Which NBA European are you selecting to steer the staff for the following 10 seasons? 🤔
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
OTHER pic.twitter.com/OphgmTP8Rl – 6:26 AM
Which NBA European are you selecting to steer the staff for the following 10 seasons? 🤔
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
OTHER pic.twitter.com/OphgmTP8Rl – 6:26 AM
Extra on this storyline
Sean Cunningham: Luka Doncic as he places away the Kings tonight in Sacramento along with his last free throw, then as the ultimate horn sounds, waves goodbye to former Kings GM Vlade Divac seated courtside and says “he shoulda’ drafted me.” pic.twitter.com/6j26cLprxA -via Twitter @SeanCunningham / March 30, 2024
Nevertheless, there may be nonetheless no certainty that Jokic will be capable of swimsuit up for Serbia for the Olympics, based on former NBA large man and present Serbia basketball government Vlade Divac. “Effectively, initially, we don’t have a affirmation but. Clearly, it’s a protracted season, you recognize, and we’ve got to provide him extra time to see how his physique goes to react after the season,” Divac advised Brian Geltzeiler and Eddie A Johnson whereas showing just lately on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “But when he does play, that might be large. You recognize, he’s he’s a hero over there. He’s clearly the most effective in my thoughts, the perfect participant within the league proper now. So he can be nice, nice peeling for complete nation if he’s a part of the staff,” Divac added. -via Clutch Factors / March 5, 2024
It was a painful Friday night time for the Sacramento Kings. Within the first half of their consequential 107-103 residence loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Dončić tumbled after a drive and fell onto the fitting knee of Malik Monk. Monk left the sport and didn’t return. It’s feared he suffered a sprained MCL, league sources advised The Athletic. -via The Athletic / March 30, 2024
Kings on NBCS: Malik Monk went to the Kings’ locker room after this collision with Luka Dončić. -via Twitter / March 30, 2024