It takes one player for the resurgence of a franchise. The Dallas Mavericks had two transcendent stars before they self-destructed. They drafted both Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson in 2018, potential pillars the franchise failed to recognize. Now, their offence is lagging behind, while their former backcourt leads their respective teams to great success. The memory of those costly errors will sting more today, as the NBA awarded them for their excellence.

Over the past week, their contributions led to both the Lakers and the Knicks having spotless records. Likewise, the NBA awarded Doncic and Brunson with Player of the Week honours for their elite play. The Slovenian, in particular, has been in thunderous form, averaging 37.3 points and 10.3 assists, leading the Lakers to a 3-0 record.

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