NUKE KID ON BLOCK DOESN'T GIVE ME THE HUMP

Humparies: Littler has ne attention Dut giiave the trophy

- MIKE WALTERS

LUKE HUMPHRIES says Luke Littler is playing like a legend who has ruled the oche for 20 years - but warned he will not go on to dominate darts.

In the strange tale of the Lukes of Hazard, Humphries holds the big trophies, yet 17-year-old Littler (circled) has the social media following of a Hollywood celebrity.

But world champion 'Cool Hand Luke' would not swap his major titles for fame, even if it's Luke the Nuke's rampage that is attracting unprecedented viewing figures and sponsorship to the oche.

Humphries (top) said: "Does his success take the shine off me being world champion? The honest answer is no.

"What would I rather have lots of media attention or the Sid Waddell Trophy? I'd rather be world champion, but I don't feel like the shine has been taken away from me.