Okay, so I’ve been seeing this debate everywhere online: Is Luka Doncic the best player in the NBA? I’m a huge basketball fan, and honestly, I’ve been going back and forth on this myself. So, I decided to do a deep dive and really figure it out, at least for myself. Here’s how I went about it.
Digging into Stats
First, I started by looking at numbers. I mean, you can’t argue with cold, hard stats, right? I pulled up a bunch of different websites, comparing Luka’s per-game averages to other top players like Jokic, Giannis, and Embiid. I looked at points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks – the whole shebang.
- Points: Luka’s scoring is insane, I saw that. He’s consistently up there with the league leaders.
- Assists: He is distributing the ball well.
- Rebounds: For a guard, he’s crashing the boards like a big man.
Game Tapes Time
I spent hours watching the games. I watched Mavs games and I made sure to catch games of the other contenders, too. It’s so much more than numbers when I saw his game tapes.
- Court Vision: Seeing how Luka controls the game, finds open teammates with passes that I don’t even see how he saw that.
- Clutchness: I watched how he performs under pressure. Does he take (and make) those big shots at the end of games?
- Defense: He is not a defensive, but his offensive prowess is off the charts.
Comparison Considerations
Then, I started comparing him to the other top guys. It’s a tough one.
- Jokic: His all-around game is just ridiculous. He’s like a point guard in a center’s body.
- Giannis: He’s a physical force.
- Embiid: Another one that is so dominate on both ends of the floor. A scoring machine who also protects the rim.
My Verdict (For Now!)
After all this digging, watching, and comparing, I’m leaning towards…it’s too close to call! Seriously. Luka is absolutely in the conversation for best player, no doubt about it. He’s amazing to watch, and his impact on the game is undeniable. But Jokic, Giannis, and Embiid? They’re all making incredible cases for themselves, too. This might be one of those things that we debate all season long. It’s going to be fun to see how it all plays out!
And i am still keeping my eyes on the games.
