With a league-high regular-season scoring average of 33.9 points, Luka Doncic was one of three nominees for the Most Valuable Player of this National Basketball Association (NBA) season.
But despite having one of the best players on the planet in the Slovenian, the Dallas Mavericks still find themselves trailing 2-0 to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
Notably, the Celtics do not have a single player in contention for the major awards this season, nor are they represented among the top-five season leaders in any of the key statistics in terms of points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals or three-pointers made.
Ahead of Game 3 on June 13 (Singapore time), legendary shooting guard Ray Allen, who won the championship with the Celtics in 2008 and Miami Heat in 2013, told The Straits Times: “Whoever is leading the team in scoring is irrelevant. You got to put your ego aside because it’s not about individual statistics. It’s about who can get the job done.”
And at the moment, the Celtics look most equipped to win their 18th title and move one ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers as the most successful team in NBA history, as they have brought their regular season-winning form into the play-offs.
この記事は The Straits Times の June 13, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は The Straits Times の June 13, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
Krupnova brings positivity to Wondersticks and S'pore
While it has been only two weeks since Eliska Krupnova joined Singapore Floorball Premier League (SFL) side Wondersticks, the 2020 world's best female floorball player has lit up the league in more ways than one.
HER UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Belarusian Goutseva back to complete her artistic swimming vision for Singapore
Villa now in the big leagues, thanks to their manager
On The Ball | There are doubts about the new Champions League format, its extended group stage and \"Swiss model\" fixture list. Try telling that to anyone connected with Aston Villa, though.
REDS' WIN 'SPECIAL' FOR SLOT
Manager says it will let wife see a happy man, but warns of tough stretch ahead
Respectful Emery wary of United's winning mentality
Unai Emery praised the under-pressure Erik ten Hag on Oct 4 as the Aston Villa boss labelled Manchester United \"the best team in the world\" despite their dismal form.
ANGE FACES A 'CURIOUS' TEST BY HURZELER
Brighton boss, who asked 'many questions' on a day at Spurs in 2023, has 'inside info'
Pogba's 'nightmare is over' as ban cut to 18 months
French international footballer Paul Pogba said on Oct 4 that his \"nightmare is over\" after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months.
Blues need time to compete with City, Arsenal
Chelsea are improving but are not yet ready to compete with top English Premier League clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal, manager Enzo Maresca said on Oct 4.
Billie Jean King Cup to align with Davis Cup format
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will transition to an eight-team event in 2025, from the current 12, to mirror the existing Davis Cup format, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Oct 4.
Money talks to grow US rugby reportedly back on
Rugby union's governing body World Rugby has revived talks to raise funds for growing the sport in the United States, three people familiar with the matter said.
