Luka Doncic chuckled. He gave a pained smile. Tilted his head. Then the 24-year-old superstar answered a question about how much the spiraling Mavericks have...
, Doncic highlighted the Mavericks’ 2021-22 team chemistry as the reason they answered their sub-.500 start to the schedule with a 36-12 close to the regular season.
They overcame a team-wide COVID outbreak. Clinched home-court advantage in the first round. Weathered Doncic’s three-game absence with a calf injury to start the postseason. Erased 2-0 and 3-2 deficits in the second round against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns.Central to all that? Brunson, whose steadiness and poised has underscored his state- and national-championship winning pedigree and his ability to connect with and command respect from all members of the Mavericks’ locker room.
When asked Tuesday whether the Mavericks remain a confident team, Doncic didn’t hesitate: “No, not right now.” He continued: “I think you don’t see that chemistry that we had before. I mean, especially last year. I think that chemistry was at the top with everybody, but you know, chemistry builds and not right away, so it’s a long process.”
Owner Mark Cuban and general manager Nico Harrison had started last offseason with public declarations of confidence they would re-sign Brunson after his breakout playoff performances.
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