?He?s Not Stephen Curry?: Amid Luka Doncic Hype, Former Mavs Teammate Lets Loose a Brutally Honest Take

Luka Doncic is only hours away from his first showing this season. Fans have anticipated the match between Luka Magic and Wemby since they announced the schedule. Especially, considering the fact that analysts predicted both players to be the future faces of the NBA. However, amid the hype behind his name a former teammate has some opinions of his own about Doncic.

Recently in an interview, a former Dallas Mavericks point guard comprehensively opened up about Luka. The thirty-year-old candidly spoke about the young All-Star’s future potential in the league.

Former Teammate Shares His Honest Opinion on Luka Doncic

Late last season, the Mavs traded Spencer Dinwiddie to the Nets, while acquiring ?Kyrie Irving. In a recent interview, the veteran point guard opened up about his time in the league. Although he spoke extensively about a wide range of subjects, his comments about Luka are particularly interesting.

When asked about Donicic’s career trajectory, Dinwiddie said,” Luka Doncic is one of the most special players on the planet and one of the most special players in history. He?s going to be able to have whatever type of career he wants.”?However, he elaborates further noting, ” If his stepback three is working, there?s virtually no way to guard him. What you?re hoping for is that he settles for stepback threes, and it?s just one of those nights where he isn?t on. He?s a good shooter, but he?s not?Stephen Curry.”

The 24-year-old is only hours away from facing his hyped rival, Victor Wembanyama. Although his appearance still remains in question in an eagerly anticipated match-up.

Wemby vs Luka

Luka Doncic is impressed with Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, the NBA’s latest European sensation, and is looking forward to facing him in his debut.” It’s pretty crazy what he does on the court,” Doncic said. He further added, “What’s he — 2 meters [tall]? Oh, 7-4? No, the things he does for that length, it’s unbelievable the way he moves, the way he handles the ball, shoots the ball, and obviously the blocking. So, I’ve been watching, and he’s an amazing player.”

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Doncic is questionable for the Mavs’ season opener in San Antonio due to a left calf strain he suffered in practice on October 9 in Madrid, but he has been back at practice for the past two days.

Will we see the European Star Face off? Who will win? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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