LeBron compares Doncic and himself: 'We're triple threats and we'll put 40 on you if you disrespect us' / News - Basketnews.com

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The Los Angeles Lakers superstar and his team captain at the NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James, praised Dallas Mavericks wunderkind Luka Doncic as they prepare to team up at the All-Star main event on Sunday.

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"I love everything about his (Luka Doncic) game. I love everything about him," James told US media Saturday.

"The way he plays the game reminds me of how I play the game. We're triple threats. We rebound, we pass and we'll put 40 on you too if you disrespect us."

Luka Doncic did not spare nice words for LeBron as well, talking to The Dallas Morning News.

"He's one of the best players to ever play this game," Doncic said about getting picked by LeBron James to his All-Star team. "As a kid, I looked up to him, so it's really a special moment when he picks me. I'm really glad that he picked me."

Doncic is enjoying another terrific season for the Mavs. He is averaging 27.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9.0 assists over 44 games for Dallas, which is fifth in the Western Conference with a 35-24 record.

What is more impressive, since the results for All-Star starters became clear on January 20th, Doncic has averaged 33.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, 9.6 assists, and 42.7% 3-point shooting in the 13 matches that followed.

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