Luka Doncic is sure to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the future, even though he has only played six seasons so far.
The 24-year-old Slovenian phenom has once again shown a career-high this season and his potential seems endless.
However, it remains to be seen whether the players around him, including his backcourt partner Irving, will be able to help the Mavericks win a championship. Are they serious playoff contenders, or are they just posturing?
After suffering a complete playoff loss last season, the Mavericks are looking for a comeback in the offseason. Not only did they succeed in keeping Irving, but they also signed him to a three-year deal$200 million contract, but also to strengthen the frontcourt. They brought in Grant Williams and Derrick Jones Jr. to breathe new life into the team.
In addition, the Mavericks also signed Dante Exum, who returned to the NBA after three years in Europe. Since his return, Exum has also played the best performance of his career, averaging 92 points and 2He had 8 assists and shot 57 percent from the field and 47 percent from three-point range.
The Mavericks' offseason operations have made their roster more balanced and have improved both offense and defense. According to the NBA's official website, the Mavericks have an offensive efficiency of 117 in the 2023-24 season6, 9th in the league, with a defensive efficiency of 1174. Ranked 23rd in the league with a net efficiency of 03. Ranked 16th in the league. Their effective shooting percentage is 557%, ranking 10th in the league.
As a result, the Mavericks are currently in good hopes of qualifying for the play-offs. They sit eighth in the West with a 25-21 record, a win percentage of over 50 percent, and are just one game away from the automatic qualifying zone.
The Mavericks' offensive firepower owes much to their team star, Doncic. Since entering the NBA in 2018-19, Doncic has established himself as a star in the league.
Doncic, a former MVP winner in the European League and an NBA winner, is now a five-time All-Star and a four-time All-NBA selection.
Despite this, the 24-year-old has made even greater progress this season.
Dynamic Incentive Program in February Doncic is currently the league's second-leading scorer, averaging 34 points per game7 points and 9Six assists, both of which are career highs, along with 86 rebounds. His three-point shooting efficiency has also improved, and he is currently averaging 10 percent shooting per game at a career-high 37 percentThree three-pointers, the only season in which Doncic has made double-digit three-pointers so far. 
Doncic has made 152 three-pointers this season, second only to Curry's 187, making him the second-most three-pointers this season.
However, Doncic has a whopping 35 usage rate8%, second in the NBA. With Irving out for some time due to injury, Doncic had to take on additional offensive responsibilities.
In addition to that, Doncic's assists bring the team an average of 24With 2 points, that statistic ranks third in the league, while he averages 16Six potential assists also rank third in the NBA this season.
However, what doesn't stand out for Doncic is his ability to shoulder the team and lead it to victory.
Just last week, he scored 73 points in the Mavericks' win over the Hawks, the most in a single game since Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Raptors in 2006 and the fourth-highest in history. It is worth mentioning that Doncic shot a whopping 75 from the field in this game8%, and the three-point shooting rate reached 615%。
While Doncic is unlikely to break another scoring record this season, he's proven that he can play at any point. In Doncic's career, he has broken the 50-point mark seven times in a single game. On top of that, he has earned a well-deserved reputation as "Lucka's magic" for his excellent ball handling skills and admirable ability to pass the ball to his teammates.
Overall, Doncic's career is still in its early stages, and he's not really in his prime yet. But if he can continue this upward momentum, there is no doubt that when his career ends, his name will be engraved in the Hall of Fame along with the greatest player in NBA history.
However, the question of whether he can lead the Mavericks to a championship has been up in the air, as there are times when he seems to prefer to go it alone rather than trust his teammates. His backcourt partner Irving is an excellent scorer, but his defense and leadership leave much to be desired.