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Giannis Antetokounmpo argues Luka Doncic may be the best scorer ‘to ever play this game’

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Rohlin, M. (2026, November 3). Giannis Antetokounmpo argues Luka Doncic may be the best scorer ‘to ever play this game’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/sports/giannis-antetokounmpo-says-luka-doncic-is-an-all-time-scorer/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-03 · by Melissa Rohlin

Quick Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo praised Luka Doncic's performance against the Lakers, where Doncic scored 42 points with seven rebounds and 13 assists. Antetokounmpo went so far as to call Doncic one of the best or possibly the best scorer in NBA history. However, he clarified that while this accolade applies to all-time greats, currently, it does not overshadow historical context. Doncic's impressive statistics for the season include a league-leading 38.3 points per game on 50% shooting and eight assists, earning strong MVP consideration despite never finishing in the top two previously.
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Story summary

Luka Dončić scored 42 points with 13 assists and 7 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night. This performance marked his fifth straight game scoring at least 37 points, averaging an impressive 37.7 points per game for the season, the highest in league history by a non-Wilt Chamberlain player. Dončić’s play also included 6 three-pointers and demonstrated exceptional defensive skills as well. The Lakers improved to a 6-2 record this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Heat praised Dončić, stating he might be "the best scorer to ever play this game," highlighting his scoring ability and assist totals.

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📰 Luka Doncic's Record Breaking Performance
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Giannis says Dončić could be best scorer of all time as Lakers star pours in 42 against Heat Same event
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Hedges 0 of 11 claims Outlet record 66/100
Luka Dončić continues historic start to season in Lakers’ win over Heat Different event
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 11 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles discuss Luka Dončić's performance, Article A focuses on describing his historic start to the season and the Lakers' win over the Heat, while Article B highlights Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments about Dončić being one of the best scorers ever. They cover related topics but describe different aspects and do not clearly report on the same specific incident.”
Luka Dončić continues to achieve Lakers feats not seen since Kobe Bryant Different event
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 10 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles discuss Luka Dončić's performance, Article A focuses on his first-half scoring streak in comparison to Kobe Bryant during a game against the Heat, while Article B covers post-game comments about Dončić's overall scoring ability and includes details of a full game performance. The events described are related but not identical.”
NBA scores: Doncic scores 45, grabs season-high 15 boards in win over Toronto Different event
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Hedges 0 of 31 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes Luka Doncic's performance in a game against the Toronto Raptors, while Article B reports on Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments about Doncic after an unspecified game.”
Doncic has 45 points, 15 rebounds as Lakers bounce Raptors 131-125 Different event
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 13 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes Luka Doncic's performance in a game against the Toronto Raptors, while Article B quotes Giannis Antetokounmpo discussing Doncic's skill level after an unspecified game.”
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Topics

Laker Lakers Mavericks the 2024 NBA Finals

Subjects

Antetokounmpo PERSON · 4× Doncic PERSON · 4× Dončić PERSON · 1× Kobe Bryant PERSON · 1× Laker ORG · 1× Lakers ORG · 1× Mavericks ORG · 1×

Narrative

Doncic finished with 42 points (14-for-24 from the field, 6-for-15 from 3), seven rebounds, 13 assists and two steals, notching his fourth 40-plus point performance in the last five games as the Lakers improved to 6-2.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-03
2026-11-03 · New York Post
Giannis Antetokounmpo argues Luka Doncic may be the best scorer ‘to ever play this game’ · assertive framing

Claims (18 extracted, 0 hedged)

Doncic finished with 42 points (14-for-24 from the field, 6-for-15 from 3), seven rebounds, 13 assists and two steals, notching his fourth 40-plus point performance in the last five games as the Lakers improved to 6-2. asserted
Lakers → finish → 6
“Obviously he’s one of the best scorers to ever play this game, if not the best,” said Antetokounmpo, who had 30 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two blocked shots. asserted
who → ’ → points
“Right now?” asked a reporter. asserted
reporter → ask → ?
“Not right now,” Antetokounmpo said. asserted
Antetokounmpo → say → ?
I feel like some people are scared to say that. asserted
people → feel → that
But it’s got to be out there. asserted
it → get → ?
He’s also an elite passer.” asserted
He → ’ → ?
Doncic is averaging a league-leading 38.3 points on 50% shooting from the field (43% from beyond the arc), eight rebounds and 8.1 assists this season. asserted
Doncic → average → arc
In Sunday’s game, Dončić became the first Laker player to score at least 20 points in the first half in five straight games since Kobe Bryant in 2007. asserted
Dončić → become → 2007
Doncic is earning a lot of early MVP chatter. asserted
Doncic → earn → chatter
He has never finished in the top-two for the award despite leading the league in scoring twice (2023-24 and 2025-26) and carrying the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals. asserted
He → finish → Finals
When Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP and one-time champion in 2021, was asked if Doncic should get more consideration for the award, he didn’t hesitate. asserted
he → ask → award
“Is he an MVP-caliber player?” Antetokounmpo asked. asserted
Antetokounmpo → ask → ?
“I think, no doubt. asserted
I → think → ?
He’s definitely up there this year. asserted
He → ’ → ?
Like, what he’s doing is incredible. asserted
doing → do → what
And not only that, but his team is winning, and their offense is good, everybody is being involved, they’re in a good place right now. asserted
they → win → place
So, yeah, a guy who’s averaging 38 and his team is winning, he’s definitely got to be in the MVP discussion.” asserted
he → average → discussion
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