European legend Duck Nowitzki "I want the cicciduo combination". Jokichi + Donchichi Teammate Is it possible to realize reality?
Aug 25, 2024
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Nikola Jokic (Denver, center) and Luka Doncic (Dallas, point guard), who are not only the best players in Europe at this point but also one of the best players in the NBA.
European basketball legend Duck Nowitzki, a Dallas Mavericks franchise star in the 2000s and who swept the NBA stage affectionately dubbed the "German soldier", wanted a combination of the two players.
On the 25th (Korea time), he said, "Euro, a basketball media outlet?In an interview with Suzu, he wants Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic, the two best players in the NBA, to form a team. I hope so in Dallas. I don't know if that's going to happen, but obviously they're both the best players in the world and they're going to work well.'
In addition, both players have a good relationship, respect each other, and truly like each other. Spend time together with each other.
Nowitzki, who is 46 this year, entered the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft with the ninth pick. Played for Dallas from 1998 to 2019.
He played 21 seasons in Dallas alone and was known as the league's top power forward. In particular, his main weapon is the signature move that players still love.
In addition, he won Dallas' first final in 2011. Dallas' permanent absentee player and inducted into the Hall of Fame. At the time, it was a living witness who showed that European basketball could work in the NBA.
Jokic is a big man with the best passing ability in NBA history. He is the best big man in the league and led Denver to the championship.
Doncic is a genius point guard and is the best in the league in versatility. Some say that he is 'lazy, weak in defense', but his attack ability and control are among the best in the league.
If the two players combine, not only can the team become a favorite at once, but it can also become a sensation with the combination of Europe's best players. However, it is not easy in reality.
Jokic is Denver's heart, and Doncic is Dallas' absolute ace, too. In addition, astronomical salaries are a problem.
Jokic is under contract with Denver until 2028. He will receive a whopping $51 million this season. The annual salary for the 2027-2028 season is approximately $63 million.
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