Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to win against the Charlotte Hornets but earned a technical foul during the game due to dissent.
Since his time with Real Madrid, the Slovenian international has been known for frequently complaining about certain referee decisions. This trend has continued to a greater extent in the highest-quality league in the world. Therefore, it’s not uncommon for him to receive technical fouls for his complaints and gestures.
It happened again this time, and his reaction has garnered attention across the United States, as he basically taunted the referee who called the technical foul on him.
Lukaโs reaction to getting a tech was funny ๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/LDktppO4mf
— MFFL (@Mavs_FFL) November 6, 2023
This time, it didn’t impact the final outcome. The Dallas Mavericks secured another win this season and now have a 5-1 record. Luka Doncic contributed with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists in this game. It’s worth noting that he didn’t score a single point in the opening quarter, despite his name.
In terms of his issues with referees, his behavior during the FIBA World Cup is remembered. In a crucial game for Slovenia, Luka Doncic got caught up in frustration, affecting the rest of the team. He even received an ejection in the quarterfinals against Canada, which many criticized him for. Some people in the “industry” commented that he doesn’t need such behavior, as he’s a fantastic player and should focus more on the game and what happens on the court.