“No One Can Be Luka”: Jason Kidd Humbles Mavs Players Looking to Fill Doncic’s Shoes Amid Childbirth Bliss

Having tied the knot in July 2023, Luka Doncic is now basking in the joy of welcoming his firstborn, Gabriela. His significant life milestone unfolds just before the anticipated game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Amidst the flood of congratulations and love from fans, there’s a palpable concern regarding his availability for the upcoming match.

Luka’s stellar performance has been consistent. He has played in all of Dallas’ games this season. For eager fans, the track record serves as a promising indicator that he might grace the court once again. However, given the crucial stage in his life, it will not be a surprise if the all-star takes a few days off.

Jason Kidd applauds Luka Doncic and sets the record straight for the roster

Amid concerns about Luka Doncic’s availability due to the arrival of his newborn, Jason Kidd candidly addressed fans and the media ahead of the clash with the Memphis Grizzlies. Diminishing all notions of someone stepping into Luka’s shoes, Kidd swiftly declared, “No one can be Luka. There is only one Luka.” Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of his players sticking to their roles and pleaded with them to avoid over-committing, laying out his expectations for the team.

In his final remarks, Kidd showered praise on Luka’s exceptional skills. Before concluding, he dropped a subtle hint that Luka Doncic would be leading them tonight, again. However, during the jump ball, Luka was clearly absent from the court.

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Mark Cuban is selling his majority stakes from the Mavs

In 2000, Mark Cuban acquired the Dallas Mavericks for $285 million. Fast forward to 2023, the franchise’s value has skyrocketed to roughly around $4.5-5.5 billion. Now, according to recent developments, the buzz in the sports world suggests that Cuban is on the verge of selling a majority stake in his Dallas Mavericks.

According to seasoned reporters Marc Stein and Shams Charania, Mark is making a deal with the Adelson and Dumont families. Adelson ranks as the fifth-richest woman globally according to Forbes and is a key player in this potential ownership shift. She is also the largest shareholder in the Las Vegas Sands, a business Mark has earlier desired to collaborate with.

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However, despite these changes, fans do not have to worry. It is anticipated that Mark Cuban will be retaining his role as the controlling owner of the franchise.