Luka Doncic screams ‘selfish’ to Colin Cowherd, admits the Mavs star fails to create ‘value’ on court when he doesn’t have the ball 

Cowherd criticized Luka Doncic's tendency to flop when he isn’t in control of the ball.

Luka Doncic screams ‘selfish’ to Colin Cowherd, admits the Mavs star fails to create ‘value’ on court when he doesn’t have the ball 

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Colin Cowherd, a media personality, has sparked a controversy on social media after he labeled Luka Doncic selfish, especially after his underwhelming performance in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs. It was reported that Doncic had struggled after he shot 6/20 and committed seven turnovers, which included a crucial missed free throw.

Furthermore, Cowherd criticized Luka Doncic by insisting that he had the tendency to flop when he was not in control of the ball, this meant that he prioritized being the offense over being part of the offense. Cowherd argued further and drew comparisons to other stars like Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic, who had achieved success by contributing to their team’s offensive output without dominating the ball.

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Watch Luka when he doesn't have the ball sometimes. You can't find him on the TV screen. He disengages. He doesn't move like a Steph Curry. Whereas Steph Curry and Jokic, who have combined for five titles, five MVPs, and counting, constantly create value when they don't have the ball, when Luka doesn't have it.
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Furthermore, given Luka Doncic’s visible injuries, Cowherd had raised a valid point about the reigning NBA scoring champion’s playing style, even though his take might be seen as harsh. Also, some analysts have also noted and pointed out Doncic’s ball control and lack of off-ball movement.

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At the end of the day, this controversy is likely not to have an end. Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks now have a chance to respond to Cowherd’s criticism and prove that he has a team-oriented approach to his game. 

Kendrick Perkins comes after Luka Doncic 

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 in Game 4, and in the process tied their playoff series 2-2. Star player Luka Doncic struggled, where he had 18 points with 12 rebounds and ten assists, but shot poorly at 6/20 from the field and 2/9 from three-point range.

Furthermore, NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins criticized Doncic’s performance, where he said he’s been “HORRIBLE” this postseason. Despite Doncic averaging 26.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game, he has struggled with shooting, as he’s hit only 40% from the field and 26% from three-point range.

However, the series now moves to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the Western Conference Finals to face off against either the defending champions the Denver Nuggets or the Minnesota Timberwolves. And one thing is certain Doncic has to step up and make a difference. 

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