Seeing the Suns' Big Three play smoothly, beating the Mavericks to pieces, and finally ending in a 109-132 defeat, Doncic, who was sitting on the bench, sighed.
He can't help but doubt life, I got 34 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, and it stands to reason that it's not bad, why can't I win, is it my problem?
Doncic, growing up, has developed professionally like a fish in water, and he won championships in Europe before he entered the league.
3 La Liga titles, 2 Spanish Copa del Rey titles, and 1 UEFA Champions League title.
Entering the NBA in 2018, he is growing step by step, and his personal honors are full of money.
2018-19 Season of the Year Rookie of the Year
In the 2019-20, 20-21, 21-22, and 22-23 seasons, he started as an All-Star for 5 consecutive years and was on the Team of the Year for 5 years.
In 2021, before the rookie contract was completed, he and the Mavericks renewed the contract with a maximum salary of 5 years and 207 million in advance.
Doncic, who has become the face of the league.
But now, his superstar aura is gradually fading, because he has been in the league for 6 years and has never been able to lead the team to win the NBA championship.
In the first five years of his career, he did not make the playoffs in the first year, led the team to the first round loss to the Clippers in the second and third years, and led the team to the Western Conference Finals in the fourth year and lost to the Warriors.
In the fifth year, with Irving's top backcourt All-Stars joining, he didn't make the playoffs, and he didn't even see it.
This year, the Mavericks have started high and gone low, and now have a record of 24 wins and 20 losses, ranking eighth in the West, well below the expectations of the media and fans.
Doncic's ability is fine, averaging 33.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game this season, while Irving is okay, averaging 25.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game this season.
But the two of them just can't play together, and as soon as they get together, they fall into a two-person singles mode, with more losses and fewer wins.
Mavericks rebounding Cuban now has to reflect on it, Doncic, as an absolute ball-handling core, what kind of star should he be paired with?
In fact, Doncic doesn't need to be paired with a backcourt star at all, and more frontcourt wings are allocated, adding two 3-and-D forward roles.
The arrival of these players can not only improve the team's defense, but also provide firepower outside the three-point line, not to mention that with Doncic to attract the package, the opportunity to shoot is easier.
Count it over, there are really a few good 3D players in the league,
If Klay Thompson is five years younger and is the most idealized 3-and-D forward next to Doncic, if they can work together, winning the championship is a high probability event.
Unfortunately, you can't turn back the clock, and the most suitable 3D for the league at the moment is Anunoby.
It's a pity that he has been taken advantage of by the Knicks!
However, the Mavericks can try to put Irving on the trade shelf to see if they can get some instant players, anyway, Irving and Doncic really don't match!
If they are combined together, they may not even make it to this year's playoffs!