[Saba Sports News] Luka Dončić delivered a remarkable triple-double performance in the Mavericks’ season opener last night, accompanied by an unexpected F-bomb slip on live TV. The NBA superstar dominated in the Mavs’ first game of the season against the Spurs at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, scoring 33 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. This impressive performance also marked the debut of the No. 1 pick, Victor Wembanyama, who was overshadowed by Dončić’s brilliance.
However, Dončić’s post-game focus shifted to another rookie, his new teammate Dereck Lively, who had a fantastic first-ever NBA game with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Dončić praised Lively’s performance, expressing his admiration, and in his excitement, he unintentionally let the F-word slip. He quickly apologized, saying, “He played incredibly well! Oh! My apologies, sorry!”
The reporter handling the post-game interview took the slip in stride, understanding that it was just the excitement of game 1. NBA fans seemed unfazed by the colorful language, with some even appreciating Dončić’s authenticity. One fan on the X app commented, “Aweee, Luka cursed on live TV and was so sorry. What a true king.”
By the way, Lively, the 12th overall pick in the ’23 draft, etched his name in Mavs history by becoming one of only four rookies in Dallas to achieve a double-double in their debut. If he continues to perform at such a high level, we might hear more unexpected F-bombs from Dončić in the future!