What Makes Luka Doncic So Special? (ft. JJ Redick)

[@RandomIndie]

Luka is the best player in the NBA right now. The Mavericks have a legit chance to go to the Finals with their new bigs, and with two lethal closers in Kyrie and Luka.

[@Moneyball23]

Luka isn’t good on defense. Therefore, he can’t be the best.

[@youtubeisassho8834]

​@@Moneyball23Not true. You would have to average everybody's combined offensive and defensive outputs then make the comparison.

[@fatrat-bt1lm]

@@Moneyball23that’s not how basketball works in the slightest

[@RandomIndie]

@@Moneyball23 What are you talking about? Luka has the same defensive rating this season as Jaren Jackson Jr (former DPOY), Draymond Green, and he's actually ahead of guys like Keegan Murray, and Nurkic which people say are "great" defensive players. You're simply wrong bro.

[@connorsarkissian3095]

Top 10 on average steals per game this season. Mavs are #2 defense in last 10 games. He’s not known for defense but if you put some good defenders around him he’s solid.

[@thomasmagaha280]

Luka is baseball’s changeup in human form

[@SDesWriter]

More like a knuckleball. You never know what it’s going to do next, even if you guess right on it.

[@thomasmagaha280]

@@SDesWriter I like that better 👌 lol

[@anthonycella794]

This comment landed so well for me

[@jollyredllama8989]

4

[@Isvvx]

Him and Kyrie.

[@sirdromos2769]

Honestly sometimes i see Luka games in jalen brunson. You can feel that they train a lot together.

[@JRMason-ri4ii]

Check out Jalen’s interview with All the Smoke. It’s pretty clear Jalen was watching & learning from what Luka was doing, adding skills

[@blicleak1101]

True. He is a mini Luka, it is just that Luka's size what separates him. He is a BIG man

[@JorgeReyesSanchez-g3s]

Jalen said he learned from Luka and Luka taught him things. Without him he’d be a 15 ppg player

[@JonathanWoodall]

His play style is very similar. They both operate off mismatches and PnR, with their primary scoring threat being drives.

[@eaddyy]

I’ve watched every Brunson game up until he left Dallas training with Luka on a daily basis improved his game so much he became a mini Luka right before he left the play style was similar and even some of the moves were becoming similar too. Especially the mid range game was nearly identical some nights

[@spencersmith4373]

Luka's game is like playing chess against a master, it doesn't matter that what he's doing is happening slowly because you have no way to stop it from happening.

[@victorvic4659]

Luka is great player. Finally Dallas has a good team. They can really contend in the west

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Lol no he can't

[@RD-jc2eu]

@@NoName-cn3cp Lol... that comment didn't age well.

[@str0nkneeples]

@@NoName-cn3cp uh... what was that buddy? lol

[@miketexas4549]

Was that a haiku?

[@NoName-cn3cp]

@@RD-jc2eu Luka will never ever win a title

[@Alex-xn8pq]

Watching Luka, Kyrie a lot. When there is a loose ball near them, they will go into a crowd of teammates and opponents and come away with the ball more often than the law of averages should allow. They have fantastic hands and the reason to know that is to watch other players fail to come up with the ball in similar situations. Hard to explain, but it's a thing with guys like those two.

[@steviechampagne]

I’m so spoiled watching Luka every night and now Kyrie. when i watch other teams, they’re just running around like headless chickens all game. Luka controls the game better than anyone else, and Kyrie is SO instinctual and skilled, he feels the energy of the game better than anyone alive. He destroys in the 4th quarter, clutch like his master Kobe. Kyrie was the final apprentice of Kobe, the MJ/Kobe spirit lives on in Luka/Kyrie

[@loganmisiak5573]

You can tell JJ loves Luka!

[@steviechampagne]

Who doesn’t love Luka? He’s the most exciting player in the world. and now we have KYRIE too, who is also one of the most incredible basketball players EVER, and we have 2 huge high flying center and long wings. Dallas has a bunch of LOB GOBLINS! I’ve watched every single Mavs game for the last 6 years, and this is the most exciting and atheltic team we’ve ever had around Luka. It’s MUST-SEE TV every night

[@jwdrums8948]

He loves him bc he got to witness it first hand in Dallas a couple years ago.

[@eamonkelley3811]

Probably because Luka will go down as the greatest player he's personally played with on a team.

[@khwezi_bass]

A few days ago, he was picking his all-time teammate starting 5. He had forgotten about Luka because he had spent less than a year in Dallas. So his cohost asked “So Luka’s the 6th man?”…he immediately changed his starting 5 on some “oh shit. I forgot about Luka” 😂

[@Sexpistolz]

Ever since I found out Luka played for Madrid I followed him since his 2nd year and can’t lie he is my fav player cause he just plays with a swag u can’t replicate

[@Mrjvc163]

You can appreciate Luka’s strong legs if you try his hesi snatch pull up 3 and the amount of times he does his turn around jumper.

[@prestoCreams]

Yeah bro, I tried to play a lot of hesi, and it's more exhausting that being quick-on-attack direct drive to the basket

[@Onedayo4]

“Lower body insane” No diddy 👐🏾

[@jeanemmanuelbeugre9984]

LUKA IS THE MVP

[@donaldf9055]

Nope

[@zappa3837]

My head says Joker, my heart says Luka.

[@timothyclay8369]

Wish that it were so, but you know that they are not going to give it to him. Good gawd, they are putting Shai above him. Lol...

[@abandonedtownexplorations8736]

Him sga or jokic gotta add giannis in there 2 it's stacked

[@jonathanj2666]

The way Jokic is playing i think he'll take a third MVP

[@hisoka9478]

Well-explained. JJ is the ball analist we always needed.

[@poindextertunes]

analist? 😂😅

[@hisoka9478]

flagrant typo 😅@@poindextertunes

[@SosaUpt]

JJ is a Boss! He puts SAS back in his fucking place.

[@styleemusic]

Luka is the best player in the world right now, it’s not even a debate.

[@DoritosBurger]

Best scorer the league has ever seen.

[@713Already]

​@DoritosBurger that would be Michael Jordan

[@cebilacebolla4600]

It is a debate with Jokic

[@MaybachSniper]

@@713AlreadyKD is the best pure scorer ever

[@captainobvious90]

​@@cebilacebolla4600 what's great about Jokic is he dominates the ball about half of the time compared to these other superstars and would be just as effective if not better (he's better let's be real 😂).

[@jno1725]

Watching Luka play is like watching an adult playing against children..

[@bentbarrels]

Luka best offensive player in league.

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Thank you for limiting it to offense

[@jasonpompey6731]

He is white James harden

[@wedemgoyz7678]

@@jasonpompey6731 more than that

[@benjousan8470]

@@jasonpompey6731 Harden has never been as efficient as Luka, not even close.

[@julianwilson5607]

I don't think alotta people know Luka's background. He's been a professional basketball player for 9 years already and he's only 25. More importantly he's been a ball dominate tall and big player. He played in Europe in similar offenses as the NBA so the transition was much easier for him. Luka also has had the opportunity to watch LeBron play to study him. Luka's game is a great match for this era also with the spread out offense with space. The closest player to LeBron style of play is Luka. The main difference between their games is LeBron's explosiveness. Their stats are similar. They both love to go left and shoot 3 pointers from the left wing. Right shoulder fadeaways. Both don't like to go right and pull up for jumpers. Luka is just starting to shoot going to his right more. He's now running off screens a little to catch and shoot. Luka is averaging a triple double basically 35-10-9. Imagine if he can start making 85% or more of his foul shots??? Luka is a basketball genius. He sees the game faster then most guys like most of all the greatest players ever. He's special cause of alota the same reasons the other greatest players are and were special. Talent, confidence, work ethic, basketball IQ, consistency and love for the game.

[@BrandonTaggart]

This is the directions that conversation about sports are moving. I love it! Fuck the talking heads and their hot takes. Don’t settle for what they give you.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

There’s room for everyone

[@RD-jc2eu]

@@TheIcemanthomas You mean there's always room for superficial b.s.? Hmm... yeah, I guess there is if there's always an audience for superficial b.s.

[@gaspersignorelli3724]

Actually what Redick is talking about is what in the past we always understood athleticism to mean - reducing it to how fast you are and how high you jump is a more recent error and it's why so many find the " too slow" greats inexplicable.

[@roskibobby11]

“His lower body is insane” is nasty work

[@brunobegic3841]

Listening JJ breaking everything down so precisely makes me seriously believe that he could one day become a very good coach

[@gigpro4969]

What makes Luka the most dangerous besides his handles and vision, is simply his play-making. He will set guys up as if he's going to score, and just like that someone else is dunking it.

[@cars3638]

luka is a master in his game

[@HughMorristheJoker]

Athletic can mean many things. Strength. Coordination. Just as important as jumping and speed.

[@whirlysquirrely3368]

JJ reddick is everywhere bruh

[@coala1980]

Fundamentals ,vision and practice and again practice since Luka is been doing this since 8 year's old . US basketball main problem is the restriction and the monetizing of the game in early stages this leads to young players been put under the microscope since very early and this leads to fewer professional players been develop in all meaning of the word. Back in 1960 till 2000 the college programs use to produce MAN who came to the league with all skill required to play the game the right way .Yes you have freakish talent who jumped the que and become superstars.

[@zukusenryu]

I know this will get a lot of hate because it’s all luka fans in here.. but I think Jokic will win MVP based off team record, advanced stats and efficiency.. I think Luka has surpassed SGA in the MVP race though. I think he is second now

[@reececisneros1622]

I agree but if Luka is able to get the 4th seed I really do think he’d get it. The only knock they have on him is his teams wins. But I honestly agree with you if the mavs don’t make the 4th seed. Just as long as they don’t give it to that free throw merchant SGA.

[@zukusenryu]

@@reececisneros1622 SGA is pretty much out. Before the ASG it may have been close.. but since the ASG Jokic has put a lot of distance between them.

[@SDesWriter]

That’s fair. Luka’s numbers are better than Joker, but both are insanely valuable to their team and Denver has the better record.

[@Joe_Ma99]

As Luka fan, I agree but if mavs keep climbing the standings it’s Luka’s. I don’t think voters are dying to give joker his 3rd mvp. Voter fatigue is real.

[@zukusenryu]

@@SDesWriter Lukas numbers are better but Jokic has been a lot more efficient by every advanced stat metric. Voters look at that stuff too. Not saying Luka can’t catch him in this race though. He will have to keep being amazing these last 10 games

[@filmyouin]

I learned more about basketball in these 6 mins than I have all season watching first take on espn

[@dulisha]

"Once you know how to stop you become unstoppable"

[@Keviekev115]

Also, excellent fundementals . Jokic and Doncic dribble and shoot fundamentally. Always in control

[@jasonschad5379]

Luka's a knuckleball.

[@tcsmith3094]

Ppl forget the year Russ averaged a triple double they had him and Luka as the top in the league in being able to decelerate and Paul George 3rd

[@benjousan8470]

Russ has never been efficient like Luka, not even close

[@sensei_...]

Luka is the goat (so far ober first 6 seasons)

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

Vote Luka for MVP. He just dropped 47 pts the other night.

[@sensei_...]

LukaMVP🔥

[@revan5293]

Luka and Steph are my 2 favorite players to watch that aren’t on my team

[@radovidemsek3495]

be afraid of Dallas in PO...

[@josephhinton9716]

Mavs fan. Love Luka offensively. Think he’s currently the best OFFENSIVE player in the league. Defense is getting better, but he’ll never be in the running for DPOY. But that’s why there’s five players on the court lol.

[@brunopaps3357]

LUKA is the most FOCUS NBA PLAYER

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Center line and balance (core strength) are critical in any physical activity from dancing to running to baseball and on....

[@jamesescobar-cortez729]

JJ is on another level with his basketball knowledge

[@reginaldcofield3756]

JJ getting the bag this year

[@MsJohnson8483]

If you watch Luka on top of the key when he gets a switch to him....slow down the video and watch defenders feet, as soon as he gets them to cross over their feet over gets them off balance he is already moving the other direction. Watch at 0.25 speed it is amazing how often he does it

[@Hand-hk5ri]

Andrew even talking about his ability in this conversation is insane

[@tomazroses6022]

LukaMagic.. We Slovenians 🇸🇮 🇸🇮 🇸🇮. 🤘🏻

[@Neznasgospodina444]

He is Serbian.

[@emekamonyei2158]

So he has la pausa but for basketball not football (soccer)

[@ORagnar]

Wayne Gretzky had the cognitive mapping for ice hockey likely better than any other player in history. He could see a few steps ahead. He wasn't super fast, big or athletic. He was a good athlete. I see similarities across sports that way. 4/18/24, 10:06 p.m.

[@simplyballing1592]

Very fascinating discussion. Thank you gentlemen

[@robertwilson8584]

I miss Brunson on The Mavs I was so sad/mad when we let him leave I wish all the best to him!

[@joebriggs5781]

He’s become a great player, I’m not sure if anyone saw it happening to this level

[@tennisCharlzz]

You know what elevates this interview? It's when the guy asks JJ to do a scouting report on himself. It's a throwaway line as JJ is comparing his own scouting report to Luka's. That's an interviewer who is listening. Many would let that slide by and think "yeah, I know what his weaknesses are", but we, as viewers, want to know, and maybe the interviewer does too.

[@codedsoul7360]

I wish he would get in shape.

[@Keviekev115]

He’s mastered playing against contact. Him and Jokić PURPOSELY create contact. Every tries to avoid it which leaves you at a disadvantage. If you “beat them to the punch” you can attacked create space, then get an unblock able shot off

[@Nbastuuf]

Why is jj on every f podcast 😂

[@fomowholesaler]

Nice suit

[@jmcmondego]

He is a mix of Iverson and Bird

[@jeffreycastillo8386]

Luka Doncic mvp 👏

[@SuperSikarlo]

There's nothing wrong with comparing yourself to make a point.

[@mattz2352]

As a parent and a 5/10 athlete as a kid, this clip is money.

[@mattz2352]

Also breaking in racing cars is everything

[@EMU_IS_MEANING_SMILE_]

Luka is a physicist in a basketball uniform!

[@billsmithjones756]

JJ best most interesting sport analysis long time. Like listening to vin scully

[@zentee9144]

His lower body is insane ⏸️😂

[@Wlovez]

Brunson learnes from the Best.

[@elifarrakhan115]

JJ best NBA analyst easy.

[@leonyses2887]

Luka’s play to date, was better than Lebron’s at the same age.

[@brunopaulino1623]

See how the guy that plays in position 10 in soccer, plays and see the coincidences

[@EB_1059]

(6:20) Q: How? A: Crappy NBA defense. I know JJ Reddick is a champion of "today's NBA players are SOOOOOO GOOD offensively that no defense can stop them" ... but my eye see crappy NBA defense.

[@LL-iy7bg]

Luka legend, he is the man and the best bb players in 🌍

[@recrevs963]

well now i gotta watch the whole thing.... you guys got the best guest in time before the playoffs

[@scottgibeault1717]

JJ Redick the only man to out shin Schulz on his own show.

[@dalcow1101]

One of these mofos has a dirty uptown on !! Nasty work !! Harlem

[@geniphill]

Cuban should look all credit for getting Luka when he lost Brunson the same year. Clearly Brunson is the second best player from that draft and Cuban didn't see it.

[@bimalpudasaini3576]

Nobody saw it until it was too late. He is severely underpaid in NY.

[@joevaldez4889]

He really didn't wanna play in Mavs. His father already convinced him to play in NY.

[@timothyclay8369]

Not sure about the Linear part with Luka, I have seen him blow by great defenders too often to give credence to that one. Even JJ mentions Luka blowing by people.

[@spenser6353]

Watching him on a fast break he’s not moving very fast. Linear is from end to end

[@skshrest]

When he describes what needs to a great basketball athlete doesnt it remind you of soccer

[@leemp337]

So much better when they let the guest talk and when Akash is out of the conversation

[@kevincorrea6951]

Here goes Schultz making it about himself

[@gonzalo3501]

Basically only some players dominante the game totally from theirs first year in nba. Magic Bird Jordan LeBron .....May be two or three more from the beginning of nba. Whe I say totally is all aspects of the game. ..... and still american media is bullying Luka about MVP......... do you remenber dallas vs clippers playoffs in his second year. Come on come on

[@dmchao88]

Luka is special in nba bc nba defense has ha

[@faithenichols6947]

Love Luka Doncic. Luka is a baller!

[@igotnukes6011]

Don't discount the MJ/Bird/Kobe level WIM.

[@freemanahumada4700]

Weird they talking about Jalen n he just score 61pnts on todays game

[@studentlife5000]

Didn’t expect JJ to pop up here tbh… love it tho

[@bobbyxue]

damn How long are these socks

[@staunchlyspeaking]

But Stephan A Smith says Luka isn’t good because he’s white.

[@leonyses2887]

If luka keeps going as he has, he will be better than Lebron.

[@spenser6353]

He won’t match lebron longevity. 21 years at a high level is unheard of

[@leonyses2887]

He doesn’t need to keep it going for 21 years to be considered better.

[@tadah21]

What's hilarious no yt american can model his game or skill level. Eastern bloc athletes must laugh at yt american athletes and get offended when they try to guard him. Reason they get along with black players better, they identify with the hunger and ethic that goes into being top level. Notice who luka or jokic hangs with when not around their countrymen?

[@starkabeda]

Do you know Luka's first sport was judo?

[@mpt3448]

It s extremely offensive listening to schulz talk about his drive to an nba player..cmon man..we get it..please stop..it s too much 6:41

[@spenser6353]

Did he play D1 or something?

[@miketexas4549]

It's so entertaining watching all of the racists in sports media backpedaling

[@MrRETROPSY]

Better yall be happy this guy has not the body of LeBron James. He is the best as he is, but with speed and vertical he would be even worse. Love Luka, best and most entertaining Player, facts!

[@spenser6353]

Most entertaining is antman with the highlight dunks

[@Flyingthundergod4]

Man on a full on campaign for luka right now 🤣🙏🏽

[@abelnaga3446]

Deservingly so, he's been on a dream run for the past few weeks. Be fair, if u truly love the game.

[@Flyingthundergod4]

@@abelnaga3446 na I’m happy for this bro I think luka deserves the world that brother been ballin

[@Calaman345]

🎯... this was GREAT. MORE Flagrant BBALL talk

[@cmonnnsi]

why is bro wearing thigh highs

[@HT-sm9dm]

What makes Luka Doncic so special? The fact that he’s allowed to take like 18 steps without actually putting the basketball on the floor every possession. Just like all the other bums in the NBA they let get away with this 💩 like Harden and the King of traveling LeBum Blames. Make these bums dribble by the rule of basketball again.

[@joseluislasodlom4616]

Luka is the best IQ player in NBA history

[@spenser6353]

Too early to say that. Magic Johnson won 5 championships and is considered highest IQ player

[@vs-ot6rt]

drug test LUKA plz

[@keystorm8598]

This podcast was so awkward.

[@mcpheefee]

What they do if travel 🧳 & palm ✋ the shit out of the ball. Fuck all that other bull shit JJ is talking about.

[@jovobojbasa]

Serb genetics are superior in basketball

[@spenser6353]

How? I haven’t seen any Serb as athletic as any American player

[@jovobojbasa]

@@spenser6353 athleticism is not in question here it's the superior genetics and overall height difference between Serbian people as well as superior IQ in basketball as well as general knowledge

[@codylovas2902]

leave it up Andrew Shulz to start talking about himself after JJ talks about Luka Doncic LMAO

[@johncrook9519]

I didn't hear hand-eye coordination. I thought that would be in there.

[@colinnixon7739]

That's a given bro 😂

[@2oolordsDip]

Jj loves talking about luka bruh😂