Kyrie Irving reveals Luka Doncic’s jaw-dropping 3-minute scoring explosion
The current Lakers star torched Grant Williams during a Mavericks practice, putting on a scoring clinic his teammates will never forget.
Luka Doncic’s blockbuster move from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers is still one of the NBA’s hottest talking points. The trade — and the way it unfolded — left shockwaves around the league, with plenty of behind-the-scenes chatter still circulating.
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, the man who pulled the trigger on the deal, didn’t hold back in his post-trade comments, taking shots at Doncic’s attitude, alleged bad habits, and defensive shortcomings.
Lakers hand Doncic the keys
Now, all eyes are on the 26-year-old in L.A., where the Lakers flamed out in the first round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a decisive 4–1 series. Next season will be crucial for Doncic to prove his critics wrong — and to show that he can truly define an era in the world’s best basketball league. The Lakers have essentially handed him the keys to the franchise.
Still, not everyone is focused on Doncic’s supposed flaws. Some — like Kyrie Irving — are remembering his jaw-dropping moments. Irving, who shared the backcourt with Doncic in Dallas and recently signed a three-year, $119 million extension with the Mavericks despite recovering from a torn ACL, lamented the loss of his former teammate. And he’s now pulling back the curtain on one of Doncic’s most legendary feats — one that didn’t even happen in a game.
Kyrie Irving in awe of Luka Doncic
“One of our guys — I won’t name names, but it was Grant Williams — decided to mess with Luka,” Irving said with a smile. “He thought Luka wasn’t locked in that day at practice. So he starts chirping at him all over the floor. Eventually Luka’s like, ‘Alright.’ And I’m telling you, Luka went on a 26–6 run by himself. You can ask anyone. I’m not exaggerating.”
Irving says Doncic dropped a staggering 24 straight points in roughly three minutes — all during that single practice session. The story, first reported by Eurohoops, is a reminder of just how much Irving respects his former running mate, and how Doncic’s talent can leave even fellow superstars in awe.
Doncic’s NBA accomplishments with the Mavs
Doncic spent six and a half seasons with the Mavericks, winning Rookie of the Year, making five straight All-NBA First Teams, and earning five All-Star nods. He led Dallas to the 2024 NBA Finals — just the third Finals appearance in franchise history — alongside Irving, forming what TNT analyst and former coach Stan Van Gundy once called “the best backcourt in history.”
That partnership ended with Doncic’s trade to the Lakers, but his unforgettable moments — even the ones from behind closed doors at practice — are still part of Dallas lore.
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