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The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 3-0 start thanks to the heroics of superstar Luka Doncic, who’s earned himself a new moniker in the process.
On Sunday, Doncic went off for 52 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, dominating the Utah Jazz as the Lakers won 132-123.
Luka Doncic’s huge game against the Jazz
After the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick spoke out on why it seemed his star was playing at another level.
“When he’s in the flow state, he gets into like showman mode, he’s on stage performing,” Redick said, as detailed by Benjamin Royer of the Orange County Register. “That’s always — it’s always really fun to watch.”
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Teammate Austin Reaves, who scored 29 points himself, said Doncic is always ready to perform.
“He’s always in showman mode,” Reaves said. “He’s always ready to get a bucket. Knowing that as a teammate, just let him do him and we’re gonna benefit from it as a team.”
How is Luka Doncic playing so far this season?
The season may only be three games old for the Lakers, but Doncic is already making an impact.
Per Basketball Reference, Doncic is averaging 34.3 points, 8.0 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game, but he knows that he can only go so far by himself.
Ahead of the season, Doncic took out a full-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times, making a promise to fans ahead of this campaign.
“Dear LA,” Doncic wrote.
“Tonight we start our run for the championship.
“Every player dreams of holding that trophy. To do it for all of you amazing fans would mean everything to us.
“Each of us understands what it means to put on this purple and gold jersey and follow the players who wore it before us. It means so much because of the passion and dedication that generations of you have all shown for this team.
“I see it everywhere. The hats, the flags on cars, the murals. This city has people from mall over the world, speaking eery language, and the Lakers are the thing that brings everyone together.
“We have a special team. We know what you expect, and we are going to do everything in our power to deliver it.
“From the moment I arrived in LA, you welcomed me with open arms. That is something I will never forget.
“So here is my promise to you: we are going to give you everything were have, every single night. No excuses. No nights off.
“But we cannot do this alone. You are the best fans in the world, and we are going to need you. Every game, bring it with us.
“Let’s go.”
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