Inside The Mavs: Grant Williams' Viral Luka Comment; Summer League Deep Dive

The latest episode of 'Inside The Mavs' covers recent viral comments from Grant Williams about Luka Doncic, along with the team's NBA Summer League participation.

DALLAS — On the latest episode of 'Inside The Mavs,' Kevin Gray and I discuss Grant Williams viral comments about Luka Doncic and take an in-depth look at the Dallas Mavericks' participation in NBA Summer League. 

Williams, who joined the Mavs on a four-year, $52 million contract, praised Doncic's ability to create open shots for teammates during an appearance on the "Old Man & The Three" podcast. 

“With Luka he does a great job of, no matter when you feel like you’re open he’s gonna find you," Williams said. "Very end of the shot clock, he’ll hit you with a pass that’s a dime and gives you an open look. So I’m excited just because he brings so much pressure and attention to himself, and he does a good job of getting others involved."

“And I think that's his growth and his next step, understanding that as much as that happens he also has to empower others to play their games as well," Williams explained. "So I think that's the next stage with him and this group that we have.”

During the Mavs' participation in Summer League, they finished with a 4-1 record after losing their opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The development of Jaden Hardy was the top storyline to monitor, but so was getting a first look at 2023 draftees Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. 

You can watch the full episode of 'Inside The Mavs' in the video below. For those that seek to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, those are options among others as well. 

Check back for the next episode of 'Inside The Mavs' on DallasBasketball.com. The show will have coverage of Mavs players participating in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Dirk Nowitzki's Hall of Fame induction, and much more.

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Grant Afseth is a Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com and an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth).

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