Tim Hardaway Sr.’s open comments about Dallas Mavericks star player Luka Doncic have garnered media attention once more.
Hardaway, who is renowned for being blunt in his criticism, hasn’t hesitated to call out Doncic in the past, especially when it comes to his leadership abilities and calling him a “crybaby” for his constant whining to referees during games.
It’s important to keep in mind that Hardaway’s personal interest in the team—his son Tim Hardaway Jr. plays for the Mavericks—may have an impact on his viewpoint.
Hardaway Sr. recently gave Doncic some new guidance despite his earlier comments, acknowledging the incredible MVP-caliber season the young star has been having.
“Luka needs to quit dribbling the ball,” You know you should quit controlling the ball, but that’s his style. It’s imperative that you possess both ball dominance and offensive offensive management skills. Some men need offense run for them; run offense for them. Kyrie doesn’t need offensive runs for him, but you know someone who is similar to my son? You need to give him a floppy and a few pindowns. You need to get him involved in the game so it can make it easier for you because if you have somebody, like you Mike, you standing in the corner for eight minutes, you’re just running up and down the court for eight minutes, and then they pass you the ball. You have a clear opportunity to jump, but you won’t make it. You don’t have rhythm. Not even a finger has touched the ball.
Doncic and Kyrie Irving have a strong playing relationship as evidenced by their 18-10 record when playing together this season. The Mavericks have played well overall in the 2023–24 season, going 32–23.
Hardaway Sr.’s willingness to speak openly about the team’s dynamics and key players reflects his passion for the game and his desire to see the Mavericks succeed on the court.
Whether his critiques motivate Luka Doncic and the team to perform better remains to be seen, but his perspective certainly adds an interesting dimension to the ongoing discourse surrounding the Mavericks’ season.
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