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Luka Doncic on the Devin Booker Beef



Luka Doncic on the Devin Booker Beef

What did you what did you learn what did you what were your takeaways from advancing past the first round getting deep into the playoffs getting all the way to the Western Conference Finals losing to the NBA champion yeah it was fun man it was really fun playoffs are

Fun just different vibe man but that that playoff front we had if we win the second game we’re up 15 we don’t blow that one you know we we could probably have a chance uh but you know golden state was obviously on another level so it was it was really

Tough to play against them but it’s fun now I remember that player run everybody was was locked in everybody was having fun you have a unique ability I think to find this perfect balance between having fun which you do you’re loose you’re free maybe Freer than ever as you said

But also just being an absolute psycho you know it’s like the the an one towards the end of the game to get you to 6 your 69th Point against Atlanta you know the the almost I was too dizzy turning to the crowd screaming right then being able to oscillate all the

Time between that Joy I think that we talked about last time and then just the competitive nature how is that so easy to do for you because I I find it fascinating why everybody thinks it’s easy is it not easy no what are you telling yourself like

How do you how do you mentally sort of lock into both you the balance we used the we talked about last time it was like you are at play when you when you’re playing basketball but then there’s also just an absolute killer so it’d be like going on a playd date and

Like having a great time but then by the end of it you punched everyone or you’ve made all the other kids cry yeah that’s a great question but honestly I don’t know the answer to it I don’t know what I tell myself you just I have no idea honestly

I just play basketball you do more than that I know but now that I think of it I don’t know what what I tell myself do you feel do you do you feel slighted do you look for motivation are you looking for people to trash talk no

Not really no but it when they do it gets me going that’s for sure what’s the relationship like right now with Deon Booker it’s good yeah see last time we played we didn’t have fight it wasn’t me and him I know you had a nice conversation on the court yeah I

Told him for one time it’s not us it’s not us that that game seven from 2022 have you ever been a part of a game that was like that where you guys just get up and it’s it’s a 40 50 point game no I mean I did at halime basically I

Did but not that important game not not a game seven yeah not even close yeah that was that was unbelievable man I was at halftime I was like please everybody lock in let’s not blow this leag let’s not BL I was like I was nervous at halftime I’m not going to lie

I was nervous a little bit at halftime but then we went out and then we make like three three straight I was like okay we’re good and then you turn around and you guys don’t make the playoffs last year yeah talk to me about that it was a tough season man uh I

Think we started good I don’t we remember last season you don’t remember last season no I it was tough man it just you know missing the Playoffs even the playing it was tough especially you know Kyrie was brought here uh it was a tough season but you know we

Got the life out of it uh I think we started great this season and then we got a couple injuries so like I said you know we need to see our potential still but L season was stuff do do you watch the NBA do you watch like every night or do you take

Time to get away from the game so so so I watch football yeah yearly but you just have the just innate understanding like for for a young guy when you came into the league did you get scouting reports did you get people’s Tendencies yeah yeah I had my

First year I had to watch almost the whole film before practice like movie one hour at least really yeah my first year is it was it more Personnel or was it more just like Clips it was both both yeah it was personal how other people played like how other people play on

Defense everything basically everything um but then after my first year not so much figured out you downloaded everything

In this clip, Luka Doncic recalls the 2022 NBA playoff run and the series between The Dallas Mavericks and The Phoenix Suns. He also gets into his beef with Devin Booker. Love the Mavs Suns rivalry.

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47 Comments

  2. @ODonthebeat

    i love the build up to the question lol. All that about his compentitiveness and trash talking and then bam. "whats the relationship like with booker?"

  3. @KJM3SMG

    this show vs that Gilbert Arenas where they just get Sheryl Swoopes and that other dude with the crown, they just talk, no research, just yap yap and talk about stuff that arent even true like with Caitlyn Clark lol… she was so making up stuff and find out later it's all wrong, not even a word on ooops we were wrong. Then that other fat dude that is on a laptop looking up on google if they were right, lol. That show is so opposite of this one, where there are actually intelligent questions.

  4. @fupalover

    Might i recommend getting a translator? It seems luka has alot to say but its limited due to his English speaking. I feel like his answers would be longer and more intuitive.

  7. @donham2540

    Luka’s English makes him extremely boring but I need to know his perspective so it technically not boring

  9. @DocYAYAYA

    its crazy how things like that play out 😂 he could have said the same thing and lost but nobody would have said anything but the fact they came back and Luka destroyed them in the decider just makes it even more insane

  20. @cdg_claudio

    European players showing that having that psycho mentality is not what makes you a great player. Jokic and Doncic would rather talk about other things than obsess about basketball all the time.

  22. @nbapbaupdate8338

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  23. @daydreamhero1374

    this is so hilarious man, the interview felt like they are battling through their minds..the death stares by JJ and the awkward silence is so funny..

  24. @stuarthenry7211

    JJ REDICK hope you're reading this. Using the word "oscillate" to a Slovenian is HILARIOUS. Most people who speak English as a first language don't understand the word.

  26. @scottipippen6554

    Did the complaining to the refs at some point in the conversation come up?! Haven`t watched the whole INterview, just asking, if somebody knows. Luka needs to change there. It is annoying as f…- and more important, it hurts his leadership and therefor the performance of the team..

  27. @theena

    Yeah I love this kid. He's good for the game. Ice cold despite the teddy bear exterior.

  28. @96wtfomg

    Luka the kinda friend who is always chill when you go out but if you look for trouble with him you'll sure as hell find him

  31. @alexl6556

    Luka is so soft spoken off the court. You would never know he was a superstar. It almost feels like he lives with imposter syndrome…

  33. @BWIL2515

    Really enjoying the game every aspect is what we get to watch extreme talent and a true competitor

  34. @AngelAngelesIII

    JJ, I like your podcast, but the noise reduction applied to the mics is horrible and it's too much that it's eating into the voice. Also, could get a better EQ as you both sound muffled.

  35. @t.bone26

    Call me sensitive but I don’t like y’all calling a white man a black man dad I’m sorry I can’t get jiggy wit it

  37. @user-cy4jt9sz3s

    JJ, great stuff, though at this point there is ONLY ONE crucial question for Luka : 1/ his usage rate is historically high (>38%) and NO ONE has won a chip with that wether it’s MJ (has the highest marks in 93, 34.7 and in 98, 33.7) Kobe (had around 38 when lost in 1st round in 06), Lebron, no one.
    2/ players rarely change their usage rate, it’s basically who they are (for instance, LBJ and Kyrie’s usg rates when they won is very similar to the rest of their careers)

    => Therefore, are you aware of all of this ? Do you intend to set new standards in that matter and you think you can do it ? If not, what could make you change ? If not a superstar (you’re still 36% with Kyrie) would a great coach be it ?

    I mean, he could / will have it all on an individual standpoint, but he seems like a very ambitious kid with a precocious track record allowing for big ego goals, and without the chips he will fall short regarding what he craves for.

    C’mon Luka address this heads on, you can’t stay away from finals any longer, it’s too frustrating. Just imagine finals with Luka, his competitive nature, charisma, numbers, everything ! It’s a damn pity really……

  38. @Captain_Squig

    just imagine if he didn’t learn english we would be robbed of his insight because translators aren’t the same. Ohtani would be so much bigger in usa if he spoke english

  39. @Dick_Sanormus

    Hilarious seeing mavs fans hanging onto a game 7 of a 2nd round from 3 years ago like they won a championship 😂😂😂

  44. @joeytrujillo4475

    People only still talk about the game 7 cuz it’s basically the last playoff game Luka won lmao. Damn near a sweep against the warriors

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