Luka Dončić discusses teammate needs for upcoming NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Luka Dončić reflects on the Dallas Mavericks' disappointing playoff run after a 53-29 regular season, admitting last season was 'bad.' In recent interviews, he expressed a need for more shooters and a strong big man to enhance the pick-and-roll game, aiming to prevent double teams. Dončić cited that without a championship, a season can't be considered successful. He seeks changes in the roster as the Mavericks prepare for the next season, emphasizing the importance of winning over playoff seeding.
- •Mavericks finished regular season 53-29, swept in playoffs by Thunder.
- •Dončić wants more shooters and a big man for pick-and-rolls.
- •Dončić considers last season a failure due to lack of championship.
- •Dallas aims to improve roster this offseason.
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic reveals what type of teammates he needs
"After finishing the regular season fourth in the NBA with a record of 53-29 and getting swept in the second round of the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Dončić admits last season was "bad," and also revealed what kind of help he needs this offseason.
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