Snoop Dogg created quite a stir during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves, seemingly due to an exchange with Luka Doncic.
In the third quarter, it appeared Doncic directed a provocative comment towards Snoop, saying, “Who’s crying mother******?” However, Snoop later clarified on the WHOO’S House Podcast that the remark wasn’t aimed at him.
Even as Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks face a daunting 1-3 deficit in the NBA Finals, their performance in the preceding series was remarkable. Despite being the underdogs against the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, the Mavericks managed to dominate the series.
Winning four out of five games, including the decisive match at Target Center in Minneapolis, Doncic’s stellar play was the highlight. He obliterated the Timberwolves’ defense with an impressive 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Moreover, his spirited trash talk with the crowd, including catching the attention of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, showcased his competitive spirit.
Snoop Dogg is a fan of Luka Doncic. “I was in town, I had a show the next night. I’m a basketball fan, I’ve never seen Luka play live, I wanna see them get down.
Kyrie is a friend of mine, just wanna see good basketball, and Anthony Edwards is a bad m**********r,” Snoop said on the podcast. “Luka wasn’t talking to me, it was somebody that was talking s**t… When Luka took the lead, he was like ‘Who’s crying now m**********r?’ I was like this n***a a dog. He gets down, I like his get down ‘cause he meets the press,” Snoop continued.
The individual who provoked Doncic likely learned the hard way that antagonizing the Slovenian star doesn’t end well, as Doncic left some Timberwolves fans in tears that night. The Mavericks crushed the home team, building a lead of up to 36 points and ultimately securing a 124-103 victory, thus booking their spot in the NBA Finals.
Luka Doncic has always been ready for big moments. Since his debut in 2018, Doncic has consistently embraced the spotlight, stepping into the role of a superstar in Dallas and inheriting the mantle from Dirk Nowitzki.
Doncic’s versatile playing style allows him to dominate games consistently. His size enables him to overpower smaller defenders, while his diverse skill set allows him to exploit any matchup. With exceptional ball-handling skills, he effortlessly maneuvers past defenders and makes difficult shots with remarkable accuracy.
Despite the Mavericks finding themselves in a 3-0 deficit against the Boston Celtics, their convincing win in Game 4 altered the narrative slightly, bringing attention to Doncic’s defensive struggles and frequent complaints.
Doncic and the Mavericks now face an uphill battle against the Celtics. Although many believe the series is nearly decided, the players must maintain belief in their ability to stage a turnaround.
Doncic emphasized the importance of belief for their success in Game 5, saying via NBA TV, “Yeah we talk about it. I think the most important thing to show is we believe. I think we showed in Game 4. If we wouldn’t believe, we probably wouldn’t have won that game, so I think obviously it’s easy to talk about it, but showing is another thing.”
Snoop Dogg concluded the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the Mavericks’ potential comeback in the Finals series against the Celtics.
With the Mavericks trailing 1-3 after losing the initial three games, he expressed, “It’s a long series, you never know.” Although the Mavericks would need to make history to secure only their second NBA Championship, Snoop remains optimistic.
