Mark Cuban compares Luka Doncic to Magic Johnson: 'He has the same charisma'

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The Dallas Mavericks owner told Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson that the Slovenian reminded him of the five-time NBA champion.

"Clutch player in crunch time. [He] will take on responsibility against anybody, anytime. Great teammate. Fun Kid. Magic will light things up with a smile, Luka's the same way for the Mavs. He's got that charisma that Magic has."

Looking at the Slovenian's production from a statistical standpoint, however, can at least put his performances in his first two NBA seasons into context. Doncic finished his rookie year with an average of 21.2 points per game, 7.8 rebounds and six assists, while Magic averaged 18 points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.Both players' numbers grew in their sophomore seasons, with Magic averaging 21.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.

Significantly, however, while Dallas went 33-49 in Doncic's rookie season, Magic was named NBA Finals MVP as the Lakers won the NBA title after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in six games.

 

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