Luka Reveals the Truth About The Most Insane Moment of His Career

Do you remember when the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks had a nail biter of a game and Luka Doncic intentionally missed a free throw, got the rebound and hit the game tying shot to send it into overtime? And the Mavs went on to win the game? Well... the entire thing happened because Luka didn't know the score lol. He thought it was a game winner and that's how we got the iconic Luka celebration.
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[@und3rworldmedia_]

luka is actually unintentionally hilarious

[@countingcards1208]

It’s not unintentional it’s called dry humour

[@silis_pap8473]

These two have incredible chemistry. JJ teasing and Luka's dry humour is a good combo

[@markwatson3766]

@@countingcards1208and it should remain dry as we struggle to see humor

[@user-ht9mh4cm3f]

@@markwatson3766 "we" being Americans? agreed

[@williestyle35]

As others have commented - it is "dry humor". This semi unintentional wry sarcasm is a Slovenian trait. Dončić is not unusual among Slovenije for displaying this kind of "smiling sarcasm" when talking, I have seen it before.

[@anuarzh4646]

"Push the agenda to the NBA all-defensive second team" in a dead serious tone. Love you, Luka! 🙂

[@cryptidian3530]

I mean, he could actually have an argument for 3rd team. His defensive numbers are actually really good. He's like top 7 in steals this season. Among all players.

[@khubab7867]

@@cryptidian3530there’s no defensive third team 💀

[@Slitherman96]

@@cryptidian3530he’s a lot better but he’s def not 3rd team

[@ukog6048]

He be doing that in 2k

[@user-tc1cd3nx2f]

I mean he’s locked down Steph kd shai ant d Mitch

[@gp7405]

Luka dominated this interview with the same speed he dominates basketball games

[@ScoobySnax.]

Luka’s already a NBA legend at 24

[@hijisfriend9030]

Blud is already hall of famer when he was drafted. Man is insane 😂

[@pedrogiraldo4367]

Bro was already a hall of famer at 17

[@josealbertoruizpelayo656]

R tu​@@hijisfriend9030

[@nbassasin8092]

he is the first player that has potential to win everything that you can win in both Europe and America as a leading player, and also on national level which would be insane, and would probably cement him as the best player ever internationally

[@Young-ep8ik]

'Getting old.' 'When I was young, ...' -- Luka

[@HARTTG]

Time flies huh😂

[@ksw1sh]

and bro is 24

[@GabrielMisfire]

I mean, he has been a pro since he was, what, 16? Guess he feels ancient already as a player ahahah

[@blablablaa14]

"You were shooting". "Thats it". Luka is great. Implying JJ just needed to shoot and didn't do anything else

[@maxs9272]

Missing a free throw intentionally to score a game winner is crazy 💀

[@andreidinu7316]

That's MJ like. If he improves on defense, it's over for the west.

[@itsmytch]

The game tying - he thought it was the game winner😅

[@jaredneeley9699]

I was watching the game and I’m like 99% sure when he was shooting he knew he HAD to miss to not lose the game, but then he got so excited and confused after haha.

[@verward]

@@itsmytch Yeah, he tought he had a game winner, but if it was it would be mental. He thought they were down 1, so in that case you should obviously make the freethrow and go to overtime. They were down 2, so then their only chance to win was to miss the freethrow and make the game tying shot.

[@silewis9396]

​@@andreidinu7316 He's still only one player. All the greats needed teammates to declare it "over". Kyrie can help if healthy but the whole supporting cast will be the deciding factor, not his defense.

[@B_Crill]

Any true basketball fan can just appreciate the greatness of this MFer...once in a GENERATION type player

[@fupalover]

Facts.

[@Arthur-ew5en]

You sound like jj 😂

[@rinon8007]

100%

[@AaronPlay]

I mean, there’s Jokic. Crazy passes, “how did he make that? shots, triple doubles So maybe twice in a generation.

[@him37404]

I live Atlanta… I don’t understand why anyone would trade this man for Trae young

[@bananaman6324]

How can you not love Luka man

[@verward]

When I see interviews like this I do like him. His fans make me a hater though. They are so annoying and I'm sick of hearing Luka will be the top MVP candidate every year. Actually watching him play and seeing his personality makes me realise I'm being a hater.

[@bananaman6324]

@@verward I understand, Ive seen it myself. Sometimes my personal opinions get swayed the more online forums and media bias I consume, and it's crazy you dont really notice it until you step back and think to yourself, "what concrete reasons do I like or dislike something?"

[@Swish2408]

@@verward as he should be an MVP candidate every year. what's wrong with that? Im not even a fan of his

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

the way JJ completely ignores Lukas joke about defensive 2nd team haha

[@Oscar_AH]

“That’s about it” 💀

[@B_Crill]

Yo Luka doesnt get enough credit for completely turning the mavs around..cause i honestly thought him an kyrie couldnt co-exist..and the reason it is working is mainly cause of Luka

[@cryptidian3530]

It's both tbh. Kyrie is happy being the second guy, because he is literally playing with the next LeBron James.

[@lv_lambo3162]

It’s BOTH! I swear of our own Mavs fans will be responsible for running Kyrie out of Dallas. As if 2 stars can’t co-exist at the same time. To that I say go outside at night & look to the sky! We don’t need to diminish ones contribution to make the other appear greater. Just enjoy the moment. We finally have Great Maverick basketball again!!!

[@cheeseballs9579]

You just clueless😂😂 don’t gotta give him credit for a narrative you created in your own head😂😂😂

[@jac6548]

@@cryptidian3530 Wouldn't say the next LBJ. He's more like the next Harden, but with mental grit

[@davidgarvin1889]

⁠​⁠@@jac6548dude he is breaking records and doing things MJ never did at 24 years old. If he keeps this pace up and starts winning championships, he is in contention for the crown

[@FlyWithMe_666]

Thumbs down for JJ not requesting Luka to re-enact the celebration in the studio.

[@deedeecurtis]

Luka is messing with JJ. I love it! Too bad the NBA leadership doesn’t like Luka.

[@NeilLewis77]

why? what has the NBA done to him? he been banned? fined? whats happened?

[@lv_lambo3162]

I hate this false narrative “mainly YT ppl” keep pushing. All the superstar players love Luka! The media don’t downplay his ability they just don’t talk about it as much bc of the market & not being fond of Mark Cuban. Luka is MVP worthy every year especially when u consider he’s never had a team or a co-Star like he has now.

[@Tophergr8]

@@lv_lambo3162 naw. Every time he does something notable, Screamin A Smith downplays it, but if another player does something lesser, they're the next Kobe. Luka's been in the league six seasons now, and Smith still can't pronounce his name right, but has no problem pronouncing Antetokounmpo. Not just Smith, but Broussard, the older dude on NBA TV, and Skip Bayless. It gets ridiculous listening to them twist themselves into pretzels avoiding giving the guy his flowers when he deserves it. Ja plays in a smaller market, so does Shai, but they ready to crown them with the first month of great play, when Luka already been doing that for most of his career.

[@dragonmaster909]

"The media don't downplay his ability they just don't talk about it as much." When you don't give something or someone the acknowledgement they deserve, it's sort of downplaying it. You're showing that it's not important enough to be talked about.

[@lv_lambo3162]

@@Tophergr8 I agree!

[@New_Gaming_Chair]

Joker loves horses. Luka loves farms.

[@ortros1]

Zion, PG, Harden, Kawhi, Morant love hoes. To each their own.

[@JP-rw5cd]

And we love your mum

[@olumideajana7038]

Relax😂​@@JP-rw5cd

[@anandpandey5331]

2:05 lmaoo this guy 😂😂😂😂

[@aradan3913]

I get what Luka is saying. In the moment, you go in knowing that you have to miss, rebound and make the shot. And is such a feat to make It work that, when you do It, the adrenaline and tension and thinking "I did It" usually make you get a bit lost in the moment.

[@matthewlennon6289]

Also I think it was a 3 free throw attempts and he missed one before the last so that might’ve confused him in the moment

[@akidfromca]

“You were shooting, that’s about it” 😂

[@Justicehillmusic]

That game was the 3rd time a team had ever come back from a 14 pt deficit with 2:30 left in a game in the nba. Huge

[@journeycox3170]

You forget it was also the first time ever (0-13,884) in the last 20 seasons a team has came back with from at least down 9 with 35 seconds left.

[@BoogNowitzki]

Luka is funny asf😂😂

[@samueljlarson]

0:31 Haha I love Luka for this.

[@Iselas181]

Pure joy is what that celebration was.

[@weinbergerr]

The opening back and forth was so funny hahaha great interview

[@blablablaa14]

I never knew Luka was so sarcastic

[@sethberney1833]

I love that every1 from ant (anfernee simons) to luka from tyrese HB to al jefferson comes on the pod to talk ball. It seems that everyone has a pod these days, but I truly enjoy JJs content more than i do other creators and find myself going back maybe a week or two at a time and watching a guest or two that i missed because life. Thanks for existing, JJ!

[@ajfrederick9584]

Luka has the most european humor lol

[@rollingcoaster6445]

This conversation was great man, shows a lot of Luka’s personality.

[@15selo]

He wants a Farm. Jokic wants a Farm. Giannis wants a Farm. We will Never See them again 😂

[@samueljlarson]

This is the best ex player, current player interview ever LOL

[@Byron710]

Luka and JJ have the funniest chemistry

[@chrisbanjo7176]

Dallas underrated

[@TreyBass-dm9tt]

MVP

[@xlilace14x]

Luka actually really smart he has studied jj game from playing with him that’s why he feels comfortable with him❤

[@ghostlii]

Wait so he thought he can either tie the game or win it with free throw and went for the game winner? That a killer right there.

[@silewis9396]

IMO the buzzer beating 3 vs Portland with 0.6 seconds left his rookie year was more insane. And the game winner vs Clippers in the playoffs was bigger too!

[@ronaldcordobaangarita9919]

Luka been honest. Nice interview. Congrats!

[@erikwinner]

Props to the guy that edited this. Made it even funnier.

[@ma1ist]

the funniest thing was when Luka hit the off balance 3 game winner on Memphis like a couple years ago

[@praisebe9063]

was that the one where he basically threw up a floater from behind the 3 point line lmao

[@aaronhall4039]

Great commentary really

[@Bob-fj7lr]

I've always enjoyed listening to Luka, very insightful wise beyond his years

[@truemrfu9673]

It’s not surprising he practiced missing free throws, I did that in high school. What’s crazy is it worked, because it’s really hard to miss it and get the rebound, because you have to hit the rim or it’s a violation.

[@hjiikojulokjj1593]

Is it just me or Luka and JJ kinda look a like? Like older and younger brother.

[@rickyisme1230]

I feel like JJ has the best shot in any podcast host to get Jokic on 😂 that would be amazing ❤

[@quantum_beeb]

Luka always downplays stats, but it’s clear he studies the advanced stats hard haha

[@donniedarko4688]

Wait are these two comedy gold😂😂😂

[@caseyjones815]

LUKA IS A COMEDIAN🤣

[@aaronutley]

These two together are hilarious. (and, man, that is a nice shirt)

[@MichelePonte]

I love JJ getting trolled! :)

[@New.Explorer721]

Just a side note, but wish there could be two separate tables. Seeing the squeaky, see-sawing tables as the host/guest rest their elbows detract from the value/presentation of the segment.

[@adrenalineunlimited]

I still gotta build the farm is a bar, and he knows it.

[@ironman4122]

Let’s gooooooooo Mavs! I’m your biggest Pittsburgh fan!🖤💛🏀🤟👇

[@Jathiel88]

The whole interview feels like an episode of Between the Ferns. It’s hilarious

[@jlhicham8269]

i love this guy

[@SkinnyETBird]

Luka bodied jj in the kindest way “you were shooting”… “that’s about it”

[@CipherSerpico]

0:22 - I’m telling you… If Luka had a cameo on _’Curb Your Enthusiasm’, ‘Always Sunny’,_ or even a sketch show… He’d be hysterical. That was good enough to be a Bit.

[@maknavickas]

How small that coffee cup is in his hand is funny every time.

[@cudniantic]

lol jr smith is smiling somewhere! 2:20

[@keefey45]

Happy Birthday, Luka.

[@freemoneyempire9745]

“Lotta emotions” 🤣🤣🤣

[@markobaturan1831]

He needs a good coach for brick like FT misses. Needs to check with DeAndre Jordan and Shaq if they're available to teach him some skills

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

JJ Reddick I hope you're next guest is Jaylen Brown 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤

[@Beamin439]

lukas right though. somehow yall havent noticed his defense has SIGNIFICANTLY improved over the years.

[@joeyp3094]

There is no doubt somehow some way Luka and Joker will team up to win a couple of titles then it's all farming and harness racing from then on out.

[@f1mac524]

Dude mysterious 😂

[@anniecharbonneau6657]

A farm I love it ❤😂😂

[@morgancimino97]

Luka wants NBA defensive second team

[@ejkboxing]

Why don't players practice missing free-throws? I used to practice hitting the back of the rim so the ball comes off hard & high. I practiced hitting the front of the rim & the side of the rim depending on who I wanted to get the rebound. Guys who get the crunch-time shots should practice missing free-throws & gauge how the ball comes off the rim.

[@silewis9396]

Probably because they have a hard time getting them to go in 1st.. so they practice that more!

[@kalithechamp1412]

He said push the agenda for nba 2 defense team 😂😂😂😂

[@adrenalineunlimited]

If he keeps practicing that, he could get like Steven Adams one day

[@fupalover]

YOU HAVE SEEN IT HERE FIRST. Jokic and Luka WILL BE teammates AT SOME POINT in their career. Even if its when they are past their prime.

[@kairiaaa]

Luka: "That's about it." JJ: "That's about it?" Luka: "..." The dead silence and the stare got me 🤣

[@JJack-eb5mc]

This guy some how won’t win MVP despite his second best player missing 75% of the season and any decent teammate he has is in and out of the lineup every other game or just flat out missing weeks lmao

[@LLDRv]

I guess winning is not a paramter when it comes to MVP. And do not give me BS about Jokic and Westbrook winning MVP as a 6th seed. Winning comes with MVP and vice versa simple as that.

[@JJack-eb5mc]

@@LLDRv ok then Jayson Tatum should win MVP according to your winning, regular season logic. And giannis should’ve won it last year. Those were both 1 seeds, right….? Technically a player on the #1 roster should win mvp and nobody else on any other team. Let’s all just ignore context like you want to do

[@LLDRv]

@@JJack-eb5mc you freaking dumbass. The only thing thay holding Luka back for MVP is wins. If for the last 5 szns he had a top 3 seed standings he would have atleast gotten 3 that is how good he is. And I did not say that winning is the ONLY parameter when it comes to this award but is a big factor thus winning plus monstrous stats and how did you do this season are part of it.

[@youngpapa11]

Luka is a troll😂

[@tonyponchopeters]

Even though Luka is already a Hall of Famer, he's going to win some Championships because he HATES to Lose and he is Super Competitive! That's why I think if he wins Chips he won't retire early like he said.

[@tonyponchopeters]

I bet at the end of his career, if he could take back 5 clips, that celebration with his 'Jazz Hands' will probably be there.

[@_Theshiz909]

This interview confirms Luka will be a future Los Angeles Lakers player. No way he gets a ring in Dallas Texas 🤠💀

[@cali4806]

This was like a parody interview lol

[@GreenhornPhototaker]

really have to like them both

[@dragonmaster909]

Luka's a funny guy 😆 Did he take English classes? Anyway, it's nice that he keeps it honest "Who wouldn't want an MVP". Hope he gets that farm of his someday

[@wavey5l]

"u were shooting 😐" 😭😭

[@toniarcher6023]

Naš Luka je res car!

[@fanxu4934]

JR Smith moment gone right

[@stephandavis6466]

Luka and Jokic kinda have the same sense of humor

[@caseyjones815]

DRAFTED AS ONE OF THE BEST HOF

[@dreymarco1447]

Wow

[@marvinjoseph3432]

He’s not lying it’s true. If you blitz them you’ll lose 😅😂. Real talk

[@jiamingzuo9416]

See some Mamba in him

[@chrismcknight4584]

“You forgot 2 steals” 😭😭😭

[@astheskylarksings]

JJ tried to get him back by saying “the amount of dumb ish you’ve practiced.” It was getting contentious. That’s the true Luka. I wonder what drew it out of him. Two super passive aggressive, ultra competitive ultra emotional individuals facing up with one another.

[@whatvrrdude]

“push the agenda for nba 2nd defensive team” 😂

[@user-hr1ie8ql6v]

Tonight we will see deni with European defense on Luka 😋😉

[@Trini428]

Love that these foreign guys love what they do let it define their lives

[@robertweinmann1657]

No farms are out

[@TheHookemhornman]

I’ve spoken with luka outside of AAC, he has the driest sense of humor and loves playing the lost in translation card. I hope one day we look back at him with the same love we look at Dirk with.

[@13isthegreatest]

Mf Luka! Had to watch the podcast when bro there

[@broncokonco]

Intentionally missing a free throw to get a game winner when you think you’re only down by 1 is hilarious.

[@elliottwatts6850]

These Europeans producing farm boy mvps

[@lifejusbe]

finna destroy dudes farm so he stays

[@fupalover]

Also Luka is a millionaire. Why can't he build his farm now?

[@greyscott5908]

Time

[@crzgamesandtech592]

He doesn't live in the country to take care of the animals and enjoy living there. He has to be in the US for the nba

[@ramaladingdong4998]

Reverse j.r smith