Fans share hilarious reactions over Mark Cuban comments on Luka Doncic Mural: “I mean the artist isn’t lying”, “Get this truth off my streets”
The Dallas Mavericks have been under a lot of pressure. Their lone superstar Luka Doncic is doing all he can to carry the team. The front office hasn't been able to provide him with an All-Star level teammate. If they don't acquire one, their chances at winning a championship are slim.
The Mavs are currently fifth in the Western Conference with a 24-21 record. Doncic is a major reason for their success. The 23-year old superstar is averaging 33.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists this season.
After the Mavs shipped Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards last season, Doncic became the team's lone star. The problem with this team is very obvious. They need to surround Doncic with more talent.
One Mavs fan took it upon himself to help the Slovenian star. He made a mural of Doncic in order to send a message to the Mavericks' front office.
The mural features Doncic holding a sign over his head saying "PLEASE SEND HELP." It also has some of Doncic's incredible statlines written on the canvas
The mural has caught the attention of many people. This included Mavs owner Mark Cuban. It was reported that Cuban didn't like the mural. Cuban apparently sent an email to the artist, calling the mural "disrespectful." The artist's name is Preston Pannek. He has been a diehard Mavericks fan since 2000.
Mark Cuban emailed the artist of this mural to tell him that the mural was ‘disrespectful’
(Via @mavsmoneyball ) https://t.co/IZVhRYcU3o
Mavericks fans are still rallying for the Mavericks to acquire a co-star for Doncic. They believe such a move would make the team a championship contender.
We've collected some of the funniest reactions from fans about Cuban's decision to send an email to the mural artist.
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek “Get this truth off my streets” 😂😂😂
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek I mean the artist isn’t lying 🤷♂️ 🤷♂️
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Mark Cuban thinking it is is disrespectful is even more disrespectful that he doesn’t see that Luka NEEDS HELP
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek The roster they constructed around Luka is disrespectful 😭😭
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek He wouldn’t have done a thing if the mural wasn’t 100% the truth
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek It’s not disrespectful Luka actually needs help💀
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek disrespectful of him for never giving luka help 💀
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek If Cuban was half as passionate about that Mavs roster as he is about trash talking online, Luka would be a 2x champion and Finals MVP already lmao
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek It's more disrespectful to have Luka running around out there with Reggie Bullock, Davis Bertans and JaVale Mcgee
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Mark Cuban needs to put a better product on the court then
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Won’t talk to free agents but will email dudes making murals 😂
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Fluka has enough help Imo
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Not disrespectful. Sounds like artwork has done its purpose to me.
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Mark was definitely butt hurt cause who take time to email somebody he don’t know especially a basketball owner lol
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Bros basically saying I can’t afford no help so stop pointing it out 😂
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek mark cuban cries too much
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Not a butt hurt billionaire.
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Lol....he has nothing better to do with his time?
@TheNBACentral @mavsmoneyball @PrestonPannek Who knew mark cuban was a Karen
With this stunt, it appears that fans are fully aware of the problems facing the Mavs. Now, it's up to the front office to make some significant moves at the trade deadline.
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Why does Luka Doncic enjoy watching the EuroLeague more than the NBA?
Luka Doncic is one of the best talents to come out of Europe. He has made a name for himself in the NBA . His love for the game stems from his early experiences as a professional ballplayer. Doncic honed his skills while playing professionally for Real Madrid at just 16-years old.
The EuroLeague and the NBA are completely different when it comes to how games are officiated. The NBA officials have a more relaxed approach. A flagrant foul in the NBA would often be a common foul in other professional leagues.
In the EuroLeague, teams don't play as many games in a season. It gives teams more time to prepare for a matchup. Doncic recently revealed that he enjoys watching the EuroLeague more than the NBA. The three-time All-Star loves to learn more about team basketball.
"I don't know if I'm learning. I just watch games," Doncic said. "Mostly Real Madrid and Red Star...learning team basketball."
Luka Doncic on watching EuroLeague: "I don't know if I'm learning. I just watch games. Mostly Real Madrid and Red Star. ... I always say it's way different rules. A lot of times you can't play same way in EuroLeague as NBA. I'm just enjoying watching it." https://t.co/r5fzSresh2
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