Luka Doncic Called Out By College Basketball Star

BYTyler ReedPublished on June 26, 20237.4K Views

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It's maybe not the best idea to call out an NBA star.

Luka Doncic became an instant star when arriving on the scene in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks phenom has dazzled fans with his offensive game since the moment he took the floor. However, the Mavericks didn't have the magical season many had hoped for this past year. The team failed to make the postseason. Even after acquiring Kyrie Irving in the middle of the year. The failure had many fans wondering who to lay the blame on. Which resulted in many looking at Luka.

Bryan Greenlee has been flying high since his Flordia Atlantic Owls made a magical run to the 2023 NCAA Final Four. However, the Owls were bested by San Diego State, dashing their dreams of a National Championship. Still, the Owls and Greenlee are proud of the program's accomplishments. In a recent interview with 'Pretty Big Plays' Greenlee discussed the current play in the NBA. When asked about who he believes is the most overrated star in the league, Greenlee had one name on his mind.

Calling Out Luka Doncic Might Not Be The Best Idea

Greenlee was quick to point out that he feels Doncic is overrated. Citing that the Mavericks star is not strong on the defensive side of the ball. This is a critique that Doncic himself openly discussed during last season. The defense was a major reason the Mavericks were sitting at home during the NBA Playoffs. However, hearing it come from someone who has yet to play in the league may sting Doncic just a bit. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is hoping to bring the core of last year's team back next season. Which includes having Iriving return for another season.

The Mavericks had many issues as the regular season came to an end. Issues that were already known even before Greenlee decided to make his comments. However, one has to wonder how Doncic feels about a college basketball star calling out his effort. Is Luka's lack of effort on certain plays that noticeable? Should Greenlee make comments like this about NBA stars? Let us know your thought's on Greenlee's opinions in our comment section. For the latest news in sports, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Tyler Reed

Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.