With Luka Doncic Out, Which Mavs Need to Step Up the Most? | Dallas Mavericks Podcast

[@corycantarella379]

Man this injury sucks. Going to my first ever Mavs game tomorrow and no Luka to see. Very disappointing! Hoping for the best!

[@HughJayniss69]

At least you still get to see kyrie!

[@farukguney6894]

That sucks extra for you. Consider this though, you’ll see Kyrie Irving in person!

[@reececisneros1622]

The teams built to still win without Luka. Hope you still enjoy it.

[@cognitivedisability9864]

You get to see kyrie, that's incredible alone. Man is greatness personified, and they tried to vilify him. Disgraceful.

[@edouble9573]

Kyrie is top tier entertainment, trust me. Also Klay shooting threes, miss or make, is such a thrill. Enjoy!

[@spooky-mulder]

Give Spencer Dinwiddie continuity and the green light again.💯 Dude is such a smart and effective inside-out downhill versatile clutch player and the worst thing you can do to that kind of impactful player is freeze them out, 3 shots a game on 15 minutes a game; wrecked rhythm. They have forgotten recent history and completely misusing Spencer. He would be one heck of a third wheel next to Kyrie if given continuity and the green light.

[@paulettebrown3427]

It's a team game all should step up

[@Sylv1ception71]

Lol so true!!

[@matthieusaade3616]

I quite like that big fella . Soft spoken, clear, knowledgeable.

[@lasoota555]

Hey his name is Kevin Gray respect the name

[@lasoota555]

I agree with you otherwise

[@smitherines876]

I dont like the small fella, no basketball knowledge or experience just reads stats and plays politics

[@alexcamp9320]

@@smitherines876pretty sure Nick is a sneaky 6’3”

[@Levski011]

It's good Dallas have an Elite Elite top 5 guard in the league when Luka's out, let's be thankful for what we've got Luka will hopefully have a speedy recovery, let's gooooo Maaavs, now is the time for the other Guys around Kai to step up, so far he has been playing at an MVP level, let's get these next couple of games!!!!! 💪💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@vernvartdal6479]

Every day Nick! Thanks dude. Kevin is a nice collab. I like the way Kidd is getting people to step up even though it has cost a game, or four. This team is acting more next 🦝 up ish like 2011. Hardy! Where's the custodian?

[@jamiep1521]

In before Mavs win the chip this year and the top comment is: “I wish we were letting it ride to the old intro” 😂

[@ernestoosuna9041]

Right on opportunities for a lot of players if the mavs are going deep into the playoffs they need the team ready to ball sharpen the 🔪

[@Wewit18]

“Who needs to step up the most” Luka.

[@Sylv1ception71]

Spot on!! He needs to take care more of his health and his weight!!

[@spooky-mulder]

Put down the beers & burritos! Dirk stopped drinking and eating unhealthy foodafter the lost the 2006 finals. That's leadership, accountability, responsibility and not taking those matters lightly.

[@meciagotcha]

Don’t know what the old intro was but I like this intro..btw

[@johnbautista5487]

I hate this guys saying that Kyrie is playing like an "ALL STAR LEVEL". Like WTF??

[@JustRmontay]

So what is he playing like?

[@smitherines876]

@@JustRmontaysaying he’s playing at all star level implies there was a time he wasn’t playing at a all star level which literally hasn’t been the case ever in his career since he became a all star… it’s insulting to a player at KYRIE level

[@TimothyWayne]

​@@smitherines876 I think he's only speaking to this year . For instance Luka is not playing like an all star this year and that has nothing to do with his career achievements.

[@TimothyWayne]

@@JustRmontay not like he played last year and the year before. He hasn't been efficient this year.. look at him numbers

[@smitherines876]

@@TimothyWayne nah its always back handed compliments about kyrie and choose negative words wisely with luka its cool tho

[@dannyplumbr2152]

Let Spencer play! now that Luka is out, Mavs needs another scorer besides Kai & Klay. Kidd just be letting him dribble the ball up and pass, let him get his rhythm back, his a scorer and is not afraid to take crucial shots.

[@mikestone8756]

Dallas could play better defensively without Luka lol. It could also help Klay and PJ to get into a better offensive rhythm along with Grimes. Kyrie needs to be a “leader” as the PG and veteran getting the role players involved.

[@DumpsterDivingDuck]

I like this intro if it keeps you from yelling at the start.

[@marknutt4955]

With how Kyrie is playing a healthy Luke would be nice 🤔🥸

[@lasoota555]

KEEP KEVIN GRAY ON THE SHOW OCCASIONALLY HE'S GOOD AT THIS

[@214Ro]

Hot take Kai gonna go off while Luka out n make an MVP ballot for leadin n bein just soooo good lololol a guy can dream

[@YourTechHomeboy]

I really feel kyrie should step up most because it feels and looks better with him as the leader compared to Luka

[@generallukeproductions]

Nick it’s not that we don’t like change. This intro song is objectively worse than the old one

[@rainofkhandaq6678]

Not to take it away from the Mavs, but they never give MPJ the ball in the 2nd half. For whatever reason. So his points are always in the 1st half. Otherwise he'd be a 30pt scorer tbh

[@pascal1635]

À game to watch. ❤

[@rogereb09]

Guys, I like Mavs chances for this friday game. I think Grimes and Dinweddie will have a good game, alongside PJ and Klay. Obviously Kyrie. So I really like the Mavs chances to win.

[@bryancol318]

Tbh.... they've been playing a little better without him. There is a lot more ball movement. It seems like players are getting a lot of touches

[@xfanatick7972]

Basically 4 things imo: 1. Luka getting more rest to recover from all his injuries 2. Team needs to step up especially pj and klay 3. Kyrie leading the team. He isn’t able to lead a contender alone but it should be fine for a short period 4. Trolls shitting on Luka if the mavs somehow win every game

[@HenryDiesel23]

You sleep if you think this version of Kai couldn’t lead a contender

[@xfanatick7972]

@@HenryDiesel23 this version yes but can he sustain it? History says no(injurie, drama, choking etc) At the end it shouldn’t matter because the mavs have Kyrie AND Luka. Therefore the team need a healthy Luka back as soon as possible

[@HenryDiesel23]

@ stop with the drama excuse you sound like espn ; use your eyes what in the last 2 years says anything about drama? Minus Dwight random falling on leg hes healthy

[@svad1892]

@@HenryDiesel23Kyrie was never successful as a first option 😂

[@HenryDiesel23]

@@svad1892 🧢 but go off sis

[@chirocket4791]

Most teams are dealing with injuries. A week is not that long.

[@dakotabell7546]

we just need to play like Sunday, when Lukas was out. We look better without him this season.

[@OscarRodriguez-kp1nw]

We need a DLLS and Locked on Mavs collab soon😏

[@greggwhitehurst203]

No we don't

[@Yeah.ItsMe.]

I'm a little glad Luka will get rest. Looks like he needs it. Sorry to the "Luka needs to play every game" crowd.

[@AY808s]

A 25 year old with a 200+ million dollar contract to play basketball needing rest smh.

[@Yeah.ItsMe.]

@@AY808s Luka has never really been in shape to start the season, except maybe last season but he somehow got out of shape during the season lol. I think he should learn a little something from LeBron but we can't control what he does although yeah, all that money for him to show up outta shape is bs. Oh well

[@kwabenaasafu-adjaye3529]

BRING BACK THE OLD INTRO !!!!

[@Thegangsta00711]

He can’t!

[@NkJunior100]

Anywone at least know track name?

[@briansnider8604]

Please stop asking!

[@greggwhitehurst203]

He legit explained that at the beginning of the episode🤡

[@riccardo_7973]

Every team has a Lock on so they can do nothin'

[@bennparker2259]

Another injury you never see that cost multiple games

[@williammoen9523]

We’ll be ok

[@Jorlaxe]

Seems destined to enter the playoffs as a dark seed.

[@stevensavage2115]

Now I want a Rooster Booster

[@KoolKiddxD]

The intro is growing on me though

[@glennsimpson1453]

Intro is better!

[@greggwhitehurst203]

Way better

[@mr.gucci718bk3]

Yes it's way better 💯💯💯

[@Sitani11]

Klay and Spencer needs to step up

[@jbeast313]

Kyrie is about to have the best stretch of games in his career

[@ernestoosuna9041]

El ky and livley need to step up next level everyone else will follow

[@johncrabtree8857]

Klay Thompson needs to step up unfortunately he has lost the ability to shoot 3s

[@Honneylemz]

Nick it's not that we don't like change, the new intro song is just worse objectively. If it's actually a good song to let it ride to no one would complain. On another note, tough to have Luka injured again then when he comes back he needs to find rhythm again and possibly out of shape with a few pounds added.

[@ericmmelin]

They cannot use the old intro. They’ve explained it many times. They weren’t supposed to keep using it last year but convinced their bosses to let them keep it during the finals run. Something about the company that acquired Locked On

[@Honneylemz]

@@ericmmelin I've never said I want them to bring back the old intro and I know why it got replaced. What I've been saying is getting just a better one because the new one just sucks. Like I said, if the new intro is actually good, no one would complain.

[@YourTechHomeboy]

Many people like the new intro including the guest. Did you watch?

[@Honneylemz]

@@YourTechHomeboy As far as I know, Kevin Gray is the only co-host/guest to actually like the the new intro. Isaac and Slightly even dissed it on one of the pods. Nick on this pod even acknowledged that a lot of people don't like the new intro. Maybe you're the one that didn't watch.

[@raybueno6739]

If the Mavericks win the championship this year, the old let ride music has to be played! Who else agrees ?

[@FLWSTVTEMGMTA]

Grimes!!!

[@thabangmatsepe863]

Pace pace pace pace pace....Paaace

[@TivoKenevil]

Old intro > New Intro.

[@tornadoesbigo]

Up 40 and he still in the game is STUPIDITY

[@chris4luka940]

If you dont believe u shouldnt be here

[@beastscale1892]

Don't trust Hardy, Spencer, Kleber. Grimes and Naji been playing great and will like to see more development from them. Klay will have the spotlight on him and so will Kyrie. Gotta give Klay his shot opportunities. Our Centers will need to bring it every game for us to have a chance. They're our equalizers.

[@DaKingRC]

jason kidd 😂

[@YourTechHomeboy]

Didn’t I say Luka should shit against pelicans? But yall in the comments wanted the point differential? Because it’s so important right? lol ok

[@supremesaaam1168]

You’re victory lapping an injury congrats. If it was a knee or thigh sure it was a wrist man if that’s the case he shouldn’t be playing at all injuries happen.

[@YourTechHomeboy]

@ not victory lapping but yeah ok. Go mavs

[@marknutt4955]

👍

[@nastyjag9767]

MFFL💙🤞🏽

[@tituskirkland2488]

Kevin Gray is in the house!

[@deanoost9599]

Which Mav will gain 15 lbs. & whine to the refs all night? I hope it's a humbling experience for Luka and the team wins with him out. His vibes are not immaculate.

[@eda2341_]

🦝

[@keltoncollins5245]

How much is it for the rights to the old Let it Ride music? I’ll start a GoFundMe.

[@jnmc2498]

I smell an incoming 22-23 season. West is too loaded for things like injuries to have too much impact.

[@gunsmotleyqueen]

They are a better team without him anyway

[@briansnider8604]

False

[@raisabasco2466]

Let s see this week, but nah you still need your superstar to return

[@VVVY777]

0 bbiq

[@Wewit18]

Luka gets hurt, when he starts to move and play defense 😂😂😂.

[@AY808s]

Luka is falling apart at the young age of 25 with all these unknown leg “injuries”, and now a sprained wrist out of nowhere smh. His best years will soon be behind him.

[@raisabasco2466]

A sprained wrist is not out of nowhere, it happened during pelicans game, if u noticed after their closed interviews he was wearing a wrist bandage

[@dpend]

😂😂😂