Luka Doncic points out why $13,394,160 Mavericks teammate's energy is infectious (Image Source: Imagn)
The vibes in Dallas are immaculate amid an impressive start for Luka Doncic and Co. They have a lot of continuity with the roster that made the NBA Finals last year, and they are reaping the benefits of it with a 19-10 run. Two key architects of the Mavericks' turnaround, which took shape after the 2023 trade deadline, Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington, have played key roles in the energy shift.
During Monday's 132-108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Gafford was infectious with his influence on the game. Superstar Luka Doncic noted this and hailed the Mavericks' $13,394,160 big man's contributions and how he hyped the bench with his and-1 scoring opportunities in the third quarter.
"It's a big thing for everybody," Doncic told reporters. "Big thing to get the crowd involved. You know, he played really hard today. ... It gets everybody hyped and we're happy for him."
