Dallas Mavs Postgame Interviews Game 2 vs Timberwolves: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Gafford, Kidd
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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, and Jason Kidd spoke to reporters after their Game 2 win of their Western Conference Finals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2024 NBA playoff series. They hold a 2-0 series lead.
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To have Irving in the level he is now, mentally, playing, talking to the media, is a gift for all us fans. He is so well versed it is a blessing!
@davidroth6910
22 күн бұрын
I can listen to him all day. If he doesn't become a major media analyst or commentator, somebody will be dropping the ball
Gaff is such a likable dude. Amazing pickup for us. Him and DLive have been holding it DOWN!
@michaelmcintyre5016
22 күн бұрын
I mean at the end of the day you’re right, at the end of the day.
@ennohartmann4380
22 күн бұрын
Most def!
@JCraig-xf8jx
22 күн бұрын
In all honesty @@michaelmcintyre5016
@Benedict_Savage
22 күн бұрын
@@michaelmcintyre5016he loves saying that almost as much as Luka loves saying "man" and "amazing" 😂
@BCNick22
22 күн бұрын
As a wizards fan I'm happy to see him playing well and winning in the playoffs.... He brought it every night for us on a tanking team. Y'all got a real one!
jason kidd is making all the right moves and decisions in a hostile environment
@jprotaa
22 күн бұрын
Facts!
@anthonyproctor5457
22 күн бұрын
Jason kid is a maverick legend, it'd be crazy to seeing him win a ring as a player and coach.
@jjcometa9333
22 күн бұрын
Man. Besides the mavs obviously getting better this playoffs. Our coaching also is going through their own improvement. No matter what happens I'm excited for next season. Lukamvp coming
@Jaded1221
22 күн бұрын
Imagine the time when people wanted him to be fired as Mavs' coach.
@Eddiea2024
22 күн бұрын
All the sh** talking about kidd, and now everyone wants to get on their knees. Never doubted Kidd once, when you put the right team together, coaches will always make the right adjustments. It starts from the top, owner, GM, making the right moves.
Luka: Umm…amazing u know like i said Kyrie: 75 paragraphs with perfect cohesiveness Gafford: “At the end of the day” x20 Kidd: “We cant take them for granted, we cant take him for granted” x15
Kyrie truly loves Luka as his brother,you can feel his tears when he talking about him.
@michaelwilkerson500
22 күн бұрын
Their chemistry is amazing, beautiful to watch.
00:01 Luka Doncic 04:25 Lyrie Irving 18:25 Daniel Gafford 23:28 Jason Kidd
@anonymousdude1994
22 күн бұрын
Lyrie Irving?
Gafford and Lively are amazing bigs. Mavs GM really needs credit for putting this team together.
@levittperez
21 күн бұрын
These two have been my money makers! 🎉
How do you not like these guys. Forget basketball for a sec. These dudes are just great human beings. A true team on the court and off.
Props to the guy who asked if he was ok. Actually sounded genuine lol
I got 5 blocks ? I said dam before he said that .😂😂
Mr. Daniel “at the end of the day” Gafford.
@adrianlim2633
22 күн бұрын
Teammates with Mr “it’s amazing” Doncic
@SpyGamerLive
22 күн бұрын
@@adrianlim2633fr lmaoo
@mrpillows
22 күн бұрын
@@adrianlim2633doncic gets a pass, English is like his 4th language
@adrianlim2633
22 күн бұрын
@@mrpillows it’s not a knock on him. I love him and his English has improved so much since he came into the league. Just something he says a lot lol
@NBAfan6668
22 күн бұрын
In all honesty I agree with this comment
One of the things I like about Luka is he's not one to talk about how great he is off the court but will rub it in your face on it
@Coolhalo
22 күн бұрын
He just loves playing, is very competitive but not obnoxious
@willmarinac5201
22 күн бұрын
He prefers to talk about Kai, Lively, Gafford which points to his true humility as he outplayed each and every one of them but he is their Leader.
@willmarinac5201
22 күн бұрын
Looking back for Stephen "A" to rank the Kyrie Trade a "D" shows his Partisanship and Bias because this Trade created the best Backcourt Duo ever and has given the NBA back an intelligent team-mate Kia using his Skills in a very positive way. He has also helped tone down Luka and made Mavericks a real threat with their nrw Frontcourt.
@aborigineturtleislandg49
22 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@aborigineturtleislandg49
22 күн бұрын
@@willmarinac5201and Kyrie is the spiritual advisor
Hardy had some key buckets shout out to him coming out of the G league...
I think most people would be happy to see a great like Jason Kidd win a championship !!🎉
@douglaslueckemeyer9723
22 күн бұрын
He won as a player… with the mavericks… lol
That Lively kid is criminally underrated! Super active on both ends. Star in the making Celtics fan
@PRODIGY-AND-HAVOC
22 күн бұрын
he is getting his propers now!!
I’m surprised that Hardy didn’t get up there. There’s a lot of good questions he could be asked about getting a chance to contribute after not playing at all in the first 2 rounds and all that.
@givemethat2715
22 күн бұрын
Yeah Hardy is there 3 best offensive player I would say. Pure bucket. He played very few minutes through the playoffs but when he took a lot of shots, no hesitation at all. I think once he get more comfortable not shooting the ball every time, he is gonna be force off the bench.
@andrewadams6081
22 күн бұрын
If he gets double figures he'll get his chance
@Benedict_Savage
22 күн бұрын
He's inconsistent, many times offsetting his good actions with bad ones. Also is a weak link defensively. But what hurts him the most is his poor decision making always driving into the trees for tough shots, he needs to stop thinking he's kyrie and he will do a lot better
@givemethat2715
22 күн бұрын
@@Benedict_Savage yeah that’s why they play him low minutes but he has really good culture around him and those 2 dudes to learn from. He reminds me of young Cam Thomas from Brooklyn. If they need a guy who is not afraid to shoot while Ky and Luka resting he will get his minutes
@glennvastine4118
22 күн бұрын
Hardy isn’t a great interview. Still just a kid. Not a lot to say. None of these guys are college graduates lol….
They tired to destroy Kyrie but YAHWEH RAISED HIM UP!!!!!!!
At the end of the day, Gaff’s talking in all honesty.
@zyviamurdaugh7581
22 күн бұрын
You know?
Before the series started, the way everyone talked about the defense of Minnesota and how big they were, I was a little worried if Gaff and D-Live would be ok. Man was I stupid.
@F2pPlayerKing
22 күн бұрын
word bro i was thinking the same thing ahahah lets gooo dallas 4-0
Luka so nice he honestly can't answer them questions. I saw space & took the 3
@ramhaven2322
22 күн бұрын
English is his 2nd or third lanquage. It works in his favor sometimes because he keeps him from sticking his foot in his mouth but his english subset is limited so he has to give vanilla answers
@yo3rdtier128
22 күн бұрын
No he not. Luka throw up to many bricks shots. Most of his shots are bricks
@jjones317
22 күн бұрын
@@yo3rdtier128you’re definitely watching someone else. He’s #77 on the Mavericks team pulling off clutch shots.
@quezlife205
22 күн бұрын
@@jjones317🤣🤣😭
@taylorscott2575
22 күн бұрын
As a player you eat, sleep, breathe basketball so these plays just happen when you’re a superstar it’s all instinct
Jason Kidd Coach of the year. 🫡
@marygoff3332
22 күн бұрын
Absolutely. 😊
@ericmora4514
21 күн бұрын
This coach doesnt resort to hack-a-shaq. The real coach of the year is jkidd
Shout out to Jason kidd….i think him giving Hardy some key minutes isn’t talked about enough
@FlyHiTV24
22 күн бұрын
Amen to that
@rastaman7140
22 күн бұрын
Absolutely!!! Exum hasn’t given us anything in the playoffs. Stage to big for him and Hardy came in confident and attacking.
@ajalaMullings
22 күн бұрын
@@rastaman7140 both Exum and Green has disappointed me fr….but Hardy stepped up he’s getting good shots and creating shots and also I think the Wolves have no film on him so they don’t really know how to play him
@Lhunter1911
22 күн бұрын
I’m glad he finally started trusting him. I noticed during the season that he always gives us something when called upon.It’s seems to be enough to help in most situations.🤷🏾♂️
@ajalaMullings
22 күн бұрын
@@Lhunter1911 yea I seen him drive to the basket a couple times …. He didn’t make the shots but just the presence and the pressure he applied made a difference
Mavs are good interviews. The positivity that Kyrie influenced is so evident
The elder, wisdom love me some kyrie knowledge
The “free chicken” comment was hilarious!
New Drinking Game : Take a shot every time Gaff says "At the end of the day" 😂 Love that dude!
@montemccarty6512
22 күн бұрын
At the end of the day, we all say certain words too much😅
@camilateixeira9864
22 күн бұрын
and take a shot every time luka says "amazing" 😂
Hardy deserves more playing time and josh green They have a heart and mentally strong
@philipthavenius9801
22 күн бұрын
They need to play smarter and calm down a bit, but they are great. I've always loved the Josh Green hustle and Hardy will be great with some more development and being able to watch Luka and Kai in practice must be great for him.
@Chiludo_88x
22 күн бұрын
I rather see hardy or green instead of Exum. Exum shouldn’t be coming off the bench
@quezlife205
22 күн бұрын
Everytime hardy brings the ball up it scares me
@philipthavenius9801
22 күн бұрын
@@Chiludo_88x THJ and Exum have been horrendous, which is a shame considering how well they play when they do play well.
@Elija389
22 күн бұрын
@@philipthavenius9801 Yes exactly ,once they get more calm and grow they will both be crushers
Kyrie’s answers are all about accountability and motivation
Luka is the MVP for the NBA this year without a doubt!!!
Luka and Jokic both humble simple players not like others
@moheganson
22 күн бұрын
Cuz they’re foreign and white
@sylustx6254
22 күн бұрын
foreign and educated
@WalkinWhiskey
22 күн бұрын
@@mohegansonthats why theyre humble? cuz theyre white?
@sergeayissi939
22 күн бұрын
Obviously only white people can be humble! "MF! You can't F guard me" is a great example of that!
Thanks GA!
Kyrie is a real inspiration. He should write a leadership book after he retires.
Everyone is focused on the game winner by Luka but Kyrie’s 3 pt shooting in the 2nd half was absolutely massive.
“It was French and English I believe” what a line holy shit lmao
Luka “I’m tired, too 😏” Doncic.
@grimhunter2223
22 күн бұрын
And playing injured 🙂
At the end of the day, the day ends.
For any real Dallas fans out there Stephen jones and daniel gafford could be great friends.
@christyglamr2951
22 күн бұрын
Real facts
Grant's questions too hard for exhausted Luka! 😆
@coxval2635
22 күн бұрын
Hmmm He's too young to be exhausted..
22 күн бұрын
@@coxval2635this Era is WEAK Denver coach "we were tired" Ant: "I'm tired" Luka: "I'm tired" Pussy generation
@randyjackson1058
22 күн бұрын
@@coxval2635 Luka has been hurt since the Clippers series and still gets out there and gives his all. What's Ants excuse?
@bryansmith7238
22 күн бұрын
@@coxval26352-0
Kyrie belongs in Dallas. He gets it. Hes matured on a different level. Every man does this differently , sometimes they never but he’s 100% there, He needed to leave Cle to realize what leadership is, He needed to run Boston to the ground to see what he lacked as a leader, how hard it is n the responsibility tied to it is not as glorious as it seems.He needed to go to Brooklyn to see that “BIG 3” shit don’t work without casting roles ,bench players n defense n coach . Here in Dallas he plays a veteran co leading role w Luka , both let the egos down n now brothers…….I guarantee he’d NEVER go to LA with Lebron after he seen what a real team connection that actually works is . LA is just a mess w drama and Lebron will always need someone to blame. If they win it’s him if they lose it’s them !!!!he don’t care about team in this stage, he needs chips and the credit for all of them because he think that adds to GOAT DEBATE which he’s nowhere close. Luka wants to share his role and takes blame like a leader when he doesn’t play well. He also looks up to Ky and wants to learn. Not many players as good and as young as Luka would allow this to work.Especially these young American kids that crave EGO, status and bein ‘DA MAN”. Many players would act the same as Kyrie did when Lebron showed up in CLE I’m loving this Dallas team more n more every day.. Cuban took a gamble and won big. He’s made Luka a much better player and leader now w Kyrie in the mix . Ky also is better version of himself. Seems like a happier person overall . I hope he truly is. No drama but still expresses himself the way he wants. I never thought I’d say it but pay this man in he wants to stay… It’s still not over though
At the end of the day, it’s amazing
The pace, energy, belief and shotmaking they showed in the last 3 mins of 2nd quarter towards the end are the makings of a champion. Lets go Mavs!
I wish I had Kyrie mindset...I would've been mad af I got everybody free chicken😩🤣🤣
My goodness is Gafford charming. Hope he never leaves.
J kidd said everybody played there hearts out even the ones dat didn’t play das hard 🔥
Great win Mavs 👏
Luka is maad cool. Tough competitor but humble and not into the posts game hype. Leaves it all on the court and plays it cool off the court
Mark Cuban is all smiles because he have his boys 👦 hahaha lukas and Kyrie 😊😊😊😊😊
Time stamps would be nice :)
This man singlehandedly put slovenia on the map.
@coxval2635
22 күн бұрын
🙄
Damn I love this Irving. When his head is right, he is the best with his handles to EVER do it.
Unreal
Luka magic is contagious to all the Dallas Mavericks teams... Its already a normal for having magic shot
Luka and Joker payed their dues. Ant man paying his for future reference.
Props for kidd as well he really coaches them well and always having a good plans, and been great when to switch players and when to use challenges. He's way better than steve nash (former pg too)
@coxval2635
22 күн бұрын
Because they are winning. If this series wasn't going well people would be calling for him to be fired.
@AllRatsGetNeutralized
22 күн бұрын
Jason Kidd one of the best basketball IQs of all time on and off the court
@NBAfan6668
22 күн бұрын
@@coxval2635 that's a dumb take
@aaronrogers2905
22 күн бұрын
I hate how people put the failures of the Brooklyn super team on Steve Nash
@solbtv2753
22 күн бұрын
@@aaronrogers2905 been watching nets games live and i can tell there's a lot of bad game plans and switching of players that's facts
CONGRATULATIONS LUKA! MAVS IN 4! 🧹🧹🧹🧹
The Big difference between Luka and LBJS Luka respects Kyrie ❤and doesn’t look down on him.
@antoniomontana2500
22 күн бұрын
You just hating because Lebron let kyrie take over many times in Cleveland. And both respected each other. So what are you talking about
@richardroach7190
22 күн бұрын
Black guys ain't sh!t to let the west tell it. I don't remember Larry Bird being so humble. Oh but he was white he get a pass.
@chi-townlowend1812
22 күн бұрын
LBJS fans are just like Drake fans they’re miserable
I’m all in for yall after Denver got clipped. Such a dope eam, and I love seeing Kyrie in a supportive organization.
Kyrie mannn. So inspirational
Putting on a show....Uncle Drew and his Nephew!
Any questions? The future of the NBA is already here. His name is Luka and he will win multiple titles. God forbid the kid loses 10 pounds…
@taylorscott2575
22 күн бұрын
He’s the weight he’s at for a reason. Do you want him to look like McDaniels and get bodied by other big guys out there? McDaniels can NOT guard Luka and weight is the factor not height. McDaniels is 6’9 vs Luka 6’7
@JasonThomas-eg9qf
22 күн бұрын
@@taylorscott2575 this is a common retort. 10 pounds less would in no way make him look like McDaniels. It’s like people don’t understand anything anymore. Hes out of shape. He drinks beer and smokes tobacco. Losing two pounds puts him at 250+ still. I know bout weight. I used to box… I freakin love Luka. To be the greatest ever, something he can accomplish, he has to give up beer and tobacco. He’ll be top 5 all time without that, so it’ll be up to him. Go watch video of his rookie season. The post isn’t only about weight.
@JasonThomas-eg9qf
22 күн бұрын
Losing 10 pounds, not two.
@JasonThomas-eg9qf
22 күн бұрын
Also, I’m 5’7 and I own big guys in the paint. It’s not purely about mass, but also technique, footwork and instinct. Mark Aguirre comes to mind…
@joshuaburgin5995
22 күн бұрын
He came into the season in way better shape and got bodied in the paint in the first two months of the season. He was faster but couldn’t shoulder bump into those midrange fadeaways he likes to hit.
Whhy would the reporter start off that way with luka.. so weird. he keeps the talk during the game so weird to bring that up
@Benedict_Savage
22 күн бұрын
They try to bait him into some sound bite they can use against him later, as the media always does to him while keeping the hype on free throws MVP SGA and the wolves' walmart jordan at an all time high 🤡🤡
@tyrindenzel
22 күн бұрын
I thought that was so lame. Glad I wasn’t the only one that thought that. Good on Luka for not giving that asshole what he wanted.
Genius move to not have a specific shot called there at the end. Jason kidd is gold. Only an ex nba champ could forsee that
Good humans!
Irving played with 4 players that easily can b top 10 of all time ,bron,kd,harden and Luca ,I wonder if he can carry a team by himself
@Johnbones23
21 күн бұрын
Winning an NBA championship with just one all star level guy is rare that why Dirks championship is so highly praised .. even Bron had to turn Judas on Cleveland after 6-7 seasons to team up w 2 other HOFers in MIA and even then he lost that first season to DAL in the finals and didn’t win his first ring till the next season
Kyrie MJ Irving 🥇 MVP Ambasador
Daniel, at the end of the day in all honesty, Gafford
All mavs players are super smart!!!
I didn’t know Gafford was that well spoken. Amazing!
@ViralAuthority
22 күн бұрын
What’s that supposed to mean…
@quezlife205
22 күн бұрын
@@ViralAuthority I’m a black male bruh so don’t even try to go there with me. But I’m saying he’s 25 and still young. U don’t see that many young guys in the league THAT well spoken.
He's being modest. " I saw some space" Naw, Luka put Golbert on skates and created that space. 😂 he's too fkn good. Very lucky coming out of Minnesota with 2 W
At the end of the day !! Mavs are champions
The Mavs are up 2 games, but this series is far from over. Especially since jackass Charles Barkley predicted a sweep.
@jjcometa9333
22 күн бұрын
Fr😂. All these guys jumping the gun. If you didn't predict mavs 4-0 then don't say it now lol. Real ones know this is gonna be a battle until a team actually gets to 4
@robertbaker3174
22 күн бұрын
These first two were definitely a battle!@@jjcometa9333
Kyrie really has come along. Great mindset. Great guy it seems. There’s a lot of winners on Dallas and it’s nice to see. Gotta be mindful that humans grow throughout life. And learn from stuff. He has too and that’s great to see
Omg stop asking him questions about Luka!!!
@jjones317
22 күн бұрын
It’s like they’re programmed to ask other players about someone else instead speaking to them about themselves. They should ask such questions at times but they do it too much.
@Jerrden
21 күн бұрын
I think it’s bc Luka hit the game winner. Usually not that many questions like that
I really don't like when reporters ask questions like that opening question for Luka. They're seeking a sound bite. Not professional.
dallas should close this out at home. Luka will get more time to rest before the finals and it will be scary for celtics.
@coxval2635
22 күн бұрын
Rest? According to most of you 20 year Olds don't need rest.
@ballbreathtaker9773
22 күн бұрын
If Celtics lose tonight their series can go to 7
@jjcometa9333
22 күн бұрын
Easy to say, harder to do. We had to fight for those 2 wins. I'm expecting an L on one of these next 2. If we go 2-2 then I'm gonna be surprised. Even more if we sweep them but very unlikely
@CJProc
22 күн бұрын
@@coxval2635he’s playing injured not about fatigue
Well done Kyrie Irving, that's how the really great players talk about and that's the mentality of the winners who have selflessness and a fatherly attitude towards their teammates and that kind of energy is what turns a team into a championship team for many years to come. I love that the Mavericks have players with a high IQ and unselfish nature and that is what makes the Mavericks a winning franchise. Let's go Mavericks, we are a championship team!
At the end of the day , gaff is going to say at the end of the day .. at the end of the day !;)
Tim Bontemps was a hoser this presser about being bummer lol wonder if he will bring it up on podcasts
I said before this series started that i trust kyrie cause of experience and hes not disappointing luka is luka i dont understand why they cant gaurd him ,keep him in front dont let him go downhill
I wish luka had a better response for the 1st reporter
With the game on the line Kyrie Irving is the right player to have 😊
Good job Kidd, he won all challenges and all were HUGE! MAVS IN FOUR! destiny for God Kyrie Andrew Irving and The Don!! lol Kidd cap on backwards rockn glasses post-game presser... straight JOCK!
nice shout outs to next gen KAI the goat! trae young caught me off guard...JB and JT baby ☘💪🏿
Luka said “fasho” 🤣🤣
Luka couldn't even think 😂
2 more wins on going to the NBA finals, who said Luka/Kyrie wouldn't work
At the end of the day, in all honesty, mavs in 5
24:04 don't let Colin Cowherd see this, there is a head coach with a hat on backwards
wish the cap was way bigger cuz all these guys deserve to be paid
Kai is so rad
🔥👍
Kyrie shoes is the nastiest work 😂
Gafford sounds just like Trip Lee
This team is just like the Dirk Mavs going to the 2011 Championship. They can be behind double digits and still find a way to win! 👍
In all honesty
I mean so really so a great great 👍 win go Mavs!!!!!!!!! Win a championship for Dallas cause the Cowgals keep choking!!!
This is what happens when you rely solely on your role players to ball out. Im talking about wolves lol. They cant do that the next 2 games. Another guy needs to ball out next. If its edwards or kat then so be it. Hopefully this time pj and djj will be our 3rd scorer.
Daniel “in all honesty” Gafford
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LUKA AND LJ BEST SAID BY KIDD LUKA DONT RUN ON CLUTCH TIME LJ SELECTIVELY RUN FROM IT
You can tell Luka's basketball computer brain processes basketball information real-time, then he kind of forgets how great he is. Unless he's playing coy, not revealing his secrets...like any good "Magician". That would also be what a basketball supercomputer brain would say/do.