Rick Carlisle on Luka Doncic: 'If he's not the best player in the world, he's right on the cusp' / News - Basketnews.com

In his first trip back to Dallas after leaving during the off-season, coach Rick Carlisle received a lot of love from the Dallas Mavericks organization. The tribute video showed before the game, made coach Carlisle cry and this was a special night for him.

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After the game, coach Carlisle had a really nice moment with Luka Doncic, the two embraced and shared some words. It was a nice gesture after the rumors that the two had clashed, especially during coach Carlisle's last season in Dallas.

During the post-game conference, Carlisle expressed all his appreciation for Luka Doncic, saying that he's probably the best player in the world right now.

"If he's not the best player in the world, he's right on the cusp", coach Carlisle told the reporters.

The Indiana Pacers coach also said that, according to him, the Dallas Mavericks have a good chance to be a contender for the title this season.

"I think they have a good chance, not only to come out of the West, but to be a real contender", Rick Carlisle said.

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