After all the hype surrounding the 2025 NBA draft, Dallas Mavericks top pick Cooper Flagg turned in an underwhelming performance in his debut.

After the game, Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith Jr. shared a lighthearted moment. The Clip went viral and got a lot of public attention.

Luka Doncic did not suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night as they battled his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, in an NBA preseason matchup at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. After scoring 25 points in Wednesday’s 113-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Doncic sat out L.A.’s second game in two nights due to rest purposes.

Luka Doncic has been one of the most talked-about players during this NBA offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers man committed to his fitness over the summer, and his body transformation has become the talk of the town.

Following the game, Luka Doncic was seen sharing warm embraces with his former coach Jason Kidd and several of his ex-teammates.

For what it’s worth, Nowitzki was not alone in his take. Fellow Mavs legend Steve Nash also named Doncic when asked about his MVP prediction, while sports reporter Taylor Rooks had the same thoughts and mentioned how she was impressed by the Slovenian star’s conditioning during the offseason.

Luka Doncic scored 43 points in his first season opener with the Los Angeles Lakers, and it wasn't enough to propel his team past the Golden State Warriors