Monday saw the unveiling of ESPN’s annual “Top 25 Under 25”, a list that’s dedicated solely to players under the age of 25 with the best potential. And topping the list once again is none other than the player with the whimsical, magical abilities on court that’s hard to miss, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks.
However, this year marks the end of the Doncic era on the list, as the phenom will be turning 25 soon and is therefore no longer eligible for the youngsters’ ranking. Nevertheless, Doncic’s reigning supreme on the list for four consecutive years just further proved that the Slovenian basketball player has firmly established a foothold in the league.
Doncic has averaged 32.0 points per game (PG), 10.7 rebounds per game (RPG), and 9.3 assists per game (APG) so far this season, and he continues to draw consistent media attention for his exceptional ball-handling.
Via ESPN: “In his final appearance before turning 25 in February, Doncic tops the list for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year. (Anthony Davis, No. 1 three times, might have matched the feat had we not skipped 2016.) Already, we’ve seen Doncic lead Dallas to the conference finals. Although last season was a disappointment from a team standpoint — the Mavericks faded down the stretch to finish outside the Western Conference play-in tournament — Doncic still has the potential to win MVP as soon as this year, making him the safest bet for future success.”
ESPN’s top 25 under 25 based on future potential:
1. Luka Doncic
2. Anthony Edwards
3. Victor Wembanyama
4. Tyrese Haliburton
5. Ja Morant
6. Cade Cunningham
7. Zion Williamson
8. Darius Garland
9. LaMelo Ball
10. Jaren Jackson Jr.
11. Tyrese Maxey
12. Evan Mobley…— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 7, 2023
Mavs are up to 6-1
With their most recent victories against the Charlotte Hornets on November 6 and the Orlando Magic on November 7, the Mavs have improved to 6-1 overall, with their lone loss being against the Denver Nuggets.
Even though the Nuggets managed to snap their winning streak, Doncic nonetheless gave it his all, as with every game, and posted a double-double in the match-up with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Luka ‘magic’ moment
And so far into the season, Doncic’s most marvelous play came in their match-up against the Brooklyn Nets, where the Slovenian managed to fire a fade-away one-handed three over O’Neil, who was relentlessly guarding him, to give the Mavericks a 123-120 lead.
The NBA also posted Doncic’s stunning performance on their X account, writing, “No matter how many angles you watch Luka’s wild game-winner from… it’s still incomprehensible 🤯”
No matter how many angles you watch Luka's wild game-winner from… it's still incomprehensible 🤯 https://t.co/DJiuGN8NIE pic.twitter.com/Pi8eyrLEam
— NBA (@NBA) October 28, 2023
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