Luka Doncic: “OG Anunoby is an incredible player”

“I think he’s going to sleep well tonight”. Nick Nurse has the sense of the formula to summarize the performance ofOG Anunoby against the Mavericks. Not content with defending well against Luka Doncic, the Raptors’ winger also carried his team on offense, especially in the final stretch with 12 of his 26 points scored in the last quarter.

“He’s a threat at every level,” said Max Kleber. “He can shoot from distance, he is very good on the post-up and he is physical.

For Luka Doncic, Anunoby “is an incredible player, and I would say on both sides of the court. I think he’s the best interceptor in the NBA, and on offense he’s gotten so much better… I’m impressed with his game. He’s an amazing player.”

A very nice tribute from one of the best players on the planet, and Anunoby did not idle tonight to slow down Doncic. The Raptors’ winger has the advantage of being big, mobile and physical. “You have to stay alert, knowing that the ball is going to come back to him and you’re going to have to take screens and fight. You have to be ready and alert, and that takes a lot of focus.”

“I think he’s one of the nicest players in the NBA”

And with Pascal Siakam still not back, Anunoby also needs to do more on offense. Since Siakam’s injury, 10 games, he is shooting 22 points per game. “I try to do everything … But it’s clearly difficult. Taking an all-court player, attacking, trying to put his shots, having the legs to do everything… It’s just mental strength, trying to be tough.”

All while remaining a gentleman, and this is what Doncic also appreciates. Thus, the Slovenian was seen helping him to get up. “I think he’s one of the nicest players in the NBA… He never trash talks, he never does anything… But I knocked him down unintentionally, and that’s why I helped him up.”

A gesture that Anunoby appreciated: “Luka is also one of the nicest guys in the NBA. He also doesn’t do trash talking.”

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