Luka Doncic issues strong statement on his future with Mavericks

The Mavericks signed Doncic to a five-year, $215 million contract in August 2021. Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA, and he has a chance to become one of the greatest players of all time.

The 24-year-old Doncic is averaging 32.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.9 assists this season while shooting 48.2% from the field, 38.4% from beyond the arc and 78.5% from the free-throw line. The All-Star has 13 double-doubles and four triple-doubles.

Doncic is second in the NBA this season in total points, second in points per game, fourth in total assists, fourth in assists per game, second in three-point field goals and sixth in player efficiency rating. The 2018-19 Rookie of the Year is looking to become the first Mavericks player since Dirk Nowitzki to win the MVP Award.

The Mavericks re-signed Kyrie Irving and Dwight Powell and added Grant Williams, Derrick Jones Jr., Seth Curry, Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum and Olivier-Maxence Prosper this past offseason. With Luka and Kyrie leading the way, Dallas looks like legitimate title contenders.

If Doncic makes an All-NBA team next season, the point forward would become eligible to sign a five-year, projected $318 million supermax extension in 2025. All signs point toward Doncic making another All-NBA team this season.