The comparison of Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic is bold with the Mavericks taking Chandler Parsons

The Dallas Mavericks I’ve been feeling it ever since Luka Dončić fell with a shin injury. However, the former Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons not a fan of what he sees. He explained on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back the worse it looks without Dončić, but with him.

“It’s like taking Nikola Jokic off the Nuggets,” Parsons said. “The Mavericks are drastically worse; they are not such a good team without Luka Doncic.

Comparing Jokic and Doncic is not for the faint of heart. However, that seems a little disrespectful to Dallas. They have Kyrie Irving, who is playing at an elite level, with or without Doncic. However, it is not easy for any team to lose their best scorer and playmaker.

After Monday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets, many people have alarms going off for the Mavericks. They think this is cause for concern. Despite those claims, Dallas is 23-20. They are balanced in terms of points, defense, offense and defense.

Chandler Parsons’ claim about the Mavericks, Luka Doncic is not justified

While Doncic’s influence is felt throughout, it seems like a jab at players other than Irving. However, they have made great progress. for example, Mavericks center Daniel Gafford set a new career high in points in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

He was their shot-blocking center, who later improved his offensive game. He has more patience, control and smarts around the basket. While the perimeter game hasn’t stood out, head coach Jason Kidd is making the most of what he has.

Not to mention, the defense is burdened by Irving, due to Doncic’s absence. They double him when he gets the ball, when he comes off screens and in other ways. Teams want guys like Gafford to beat them. However, those players rose to the occasion.

It’s no secret that it’s a loss All-NBA and MVP candidate it will make the team look weaker. It makes the Mavericks look weaker. But to say they are not that good a team is disrespectful to the coaching staff and players. After all, ex-players are on the outside looking in. They don’t know everything that goes on in training and film studies, among other things.

Dallas hopes Doncic will return soon. Meanwhile, they can still rely on players to step up in his absence.