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Dinwiddie: Luka is best player now, LeBron is best ever

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Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie recently shared high praise for both his current teammate Luka Doncic and his former teammate LeBron James. Speaking on the Run Your Race podcast, Dinwiddie declared Doncic the best player in the NBA today while labeling James as the greatest to ever play the game.

“Knowing these guys and being around them, I would say Luka is the best now, and Bron is the best ever,” Dinwiddie said, via HoopsHype. He explained that his assessment of James stems from the four-time NBA champion’s versatility and ability to compensate for team mistakes, especially in his prime.

“If I’m drafting number one overall, I need a guy who’s going to cover up for the most mistakes. LeBron, especially in his prime, was so good at so many different things that he could cover up so much that could go wrong,” Dinwiddie added.

The veteran guard also credited James for influencing his work ethic during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers. “At 40 years old, to see someone still be that militant about it, I was like, ‘All right, you have my utmost respect, for sure,’” Dinwiddie said, referencing James’ dedication to maintaining peak physical performance.

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Doncic, at just 25 years old, continues to dominate the NBA as the Mavericks’ centerpiece. After leading the league in scoring last season, the Slovenian star is averaging 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists in 37 minutes per game this season. His ability to consistently deliver across multiple facets of the game supports Dinwiddie’s assertion that Doncic is the NBA’s top talent right now.

Meanwhile, James, who will turn 40 later this month, remains a force in his 22nd NBA season. The Lakers forward is averaging 22.8 points, 8 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in 35 minutes per game, showcasing a level of production that defies his age.

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