SUMMARY
- A sequence featuring Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Derrick Jones Jr. has become the most viewed video on all NBA social media platforms.
- The Mavericks duo will be a challenge to guard according to Joe Mazzulla of the Celtics.
Over the years, we’ve witnessed Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks do some incredible things on the floor. The 25-year-old in particular has executed some impressive plays that still have people questioning if he’s human. Putting aside the Mavericks entirely, the NBA has lived through many legendary moments that fans will never forget. For example, Steph Curry’s logo shots, LeBron James’ dunks, and the fierce rivalries between Kobe Bryant and several other players.
This play by Luka, Kyrie and DJJ is the most-viewed video across NBA social media platforms EVER.
Definition of AURA 😮💨
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— MFFL NATION (@NationMffl) June 3, 2024
But there’s one particular play that took place during a Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz game in the 2023-24 season. Doncic stole the ball from Keynote George, dove downwards, and passed the rock over his head to Kyrie Irving. The former NBA Champion drove toward the basket and lobbed the ball over Walker Kessler to Derrick Jones Jr. for the jam. This viral moment happens to be the most-watched video on all NBA social media platforms as of 2024.
Fans react to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Derrick Jones Jr’s viral video
When Luka Doncic is on the floor, NBA fans are bound to witness poetry in motion. The former Rookie of the Year has had some incredible highlights throughout the season including 73 point game, an underhand layup shot from the three-point line, a hooked buzzer-beating three-point shot against the Brooklyn Nets, and a lot more. This shows how effortless he can make the game seem to the rest of the world.
Pretty epic.
— SatelliteBoy (@HumbIeSatBoy) June 3, 2024
wow. it’s a nice show of mavs team solidarity.
— Wayne Lee (@WayneLee1078) June 3, 2024
Fans on X reacted to the video saying, “Pretty epic.” Another fan commented on the post saying, “Wow. it’s a nice show of Mavs team solidarity.” The Mavericks have been one of the most impressive teams down the stretch in the playoffs. Not only has Doncic been a superstar, but Irving has also had multiple highlights throughout the post-season, especially against the LA Clippers in the first round.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Joe Mazzulla worried
The Mavericks are en route to the NBA Finals to play against the Boston Celtics. Dallas is making their first finals appearance since winning the championship in 2011 against LeBron James and the Miami Heat. The Celtics are making their second appearance in three years. Based on how well Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been performing, the Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla believes there’s no stopping this duo.
“There is no ‘stopping’ them. There is defending them at a high level, and there’s playing a complete game because every part of the game is connected.”
– Coach Mazzulla breaks down the mental test of guarding Kyrie and Luka pic.twitter.com/k08QvaocHl
— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2024
He recently said, “The whole thing, this series is going to be about ‘stopping those two guys.’ There is no stopping them, there’s defending them at a high level and there’s playing a complete game because every part of the game is connected.” Obviously, Mazzulla and the Celtics have a lot to think of before attempting to guard the Mavericks duo in the finals. Doncic and Irving averaged nearly 60 points per game in the Western Conference Finals.