Luka Doncic leads Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant in incredible NBA playoffs stat

Lakers star man Luka Doncic edges NBA greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant in iconic playoffs feat.

Luka Doncic leads Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant in incredible NBA playoffs stat

Michael Jordan and Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic has been one of the most talked-about names in the NBA over the last few years. The Slovenian has cemented himself in the league with his breathtaking performances season after season. Not only that, but Doncic’s overall game goes one step ahead in the NBA playoffs, eclipsing legends like Michael Jordan, the late Kobe Bryant, and his current Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James.

Doncic’s monstrous presence in the NBA playoffs for the Dallas Mavericks in the past is something the Lakers fans will be expecting from him this season. Regarding his stats in the playoffs, he finds himself leading an iconic list full of NBA legends.

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As per StatMuse, Doncic leads legendary NBA players like Jordan, Bryant, James, and Nikola Jokic for the highest cumulative playoff PPG + RPG + APG. The Slovenian has an average of 48.3, followed by Jokic (47.4), Jordan (45.6), and James (44.6).

Doncic made his thoughts clear on his new side, the Los Angeles Lakers’ mindset in the first round of the playoffs.

I think we have a great team. We have guys that are willing to go to war.

Luka Doncic said

His strong effect during pivotal games is demonstrated by the fact that his career postseason scoring average of 30.9 points is second only to Jordan’s 33.5. The Lakers have a great team dynamic, and Doncic is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead. The Slovenian claimed that the ‘team chemistry’ is great.

In addition, the Lakers’ star spoke about many topics ahead of his clash against the Timberwolves. One of them is a battle with the Timberwolves’ star center, Rudy Gobert. Doncic has always had the upper hand on Gobert, with last season’s WCF Finals being a clear example of it.

Luka Doncic on two newly acquired Timberwolves stars ahead of the playoffs

Going into the first round of the NBA playoffs, all eyes will primarily be on Anthony Edwards for the Timberwolves. However, the Laker star man Luka Doncic has his eyes set on Edwards’ teammates instead. He spoke about the newly acquired Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo during a recent pre-game interview.

Obviously, they added two guys that can really play, and they have Ant. They have a lot of guys that can play, a lot of guys that can guard. So they’re very, very interesting.

Luka Doncic said

Karl-Anthony Towns went to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster transaction that saw Randle and DiVincenzo join the Timberwolves this season. The move has produced outstanding results and marked a dramatic change in Minnesota’s roster makeup. The two stars have already made a name for themselves as vital members of the Timberwolves’ rotation.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver clarifies his take on the Luka Doncic trade deal

Doncic’s trade move to the Los Angeles Lakers broke millions of Dallas Mavericks fans’ hearts. It also led to immense unrest and hate towards their own franchise by the Mavs fanbase. NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently shed some light on this matter, making his feelings clear on the Luka Doncic trade deal.

I get the fan’s passion. I understand, again, why Dallas Mavericks fans are so upset. I, personally, am a fan of Luka Dončić. I think he’s a great young man. Let’s see how this turns out. I want him to be great. I want the Dallas Mavericks to be great.

Adam Silver said on The Pat McAfee Show

Time will tell if the Mavericks can win after sending off Doncic, as Silver said several times throughout the conversation. However, Silver fully comprehends why fans were incensed about the move, considering Doncic’s superstar status and all that he meant to the franchise.