Mostly, Luka Doncic’s attitude on the court can be described as fun-loving and easy-going. The Slovenian, who has managed to take the NBA by storm in just a few years, is seen as the next big thing by NBA pundits. However, despite his usual demeanor, Doncic is also known for his occasional outbursts.
As the Dallas Mavericks continue their pursuit of wins, Doncic seems to have gotten into some trouble.
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Luka Doncic gets double technical during an on-court scuffle with Mo Wagner
To anyone following Doncic’s game, it is clear that the young point guard rarely loses his temper while on the court. There have been some incidents during the playoffs that seemed to have triggered him, but those are still rare. Having said that, regular-season games are often without incident.
“Who the f— are you?” Luka Doncic yelled at Mo Wagner before pretending to wipe tears after a kerfuffle between the two. Double T’s.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) January 16, 2022
During the Mavericks‘108-92 win over the Magic, Moritz Wagner ended up screaming in Doncic’s ear. This angered Doncic, who ended up charging towards Wagner and was stopped by his teammates. “You mad p**sy? Who the f**k are you?” Doncic said.
It all started with rookie Jalen Suggs, who scored over Doncic. Immediately, Wagner said something in Doncic’s ear – only to be shoved back. The 22-YO even pretended to wipe fake tears while looking at Wagner. In the end, a double technical was called on both of them.
lose by 20? 😭
— Styles (@YeoStyles) January 16, 2022
The dude really decided to yell “and one” in Luka’s face down 21. Come on bro.
— Daniel Fox (@DanielFox85) January 16, 2022
23 and 9 rebounds, beat the team by 18 pts…God help you if he was in shape.
— Snarky the Great White Snark (@A_Killer_Snark) January 16, 2022
that’s the overwatch rubbing off on him
— josh (@ballerness13) January 16, 2022
Fans found the whole situation amusing, especially as Wagner’s team was 21 down when Suggs made the shot. He apparently yelled ‘And one,” to Doncic, who did not react kindly. The results of the game were in no way affected as the Mavs ended up winning their second straight game. “Attitude of a 10 Year Veteran,” wrote one fan about Doncic, while certain Wagner fans sided with him.
How did the Mavericks play?
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While Wagner scored 16 points in the game, Doncic led the Mavericks with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.
The Mavericks also have Kristaps Porzingis back, who finished the encounter with 19 points to his name. “Kind of makes me comfortable right off the bat,” Porzingis later said about making his first bucket in 22 seconds. “And then just finding opportunities within the offense. That’s what I wanted to do. I didn’t want to force anything too much first game back.”
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This was also the Mavericks’ eighth win in nine games. They could even defeat the Warriors in their bid to break into the top five of WC.