Former NBA player Kenyon Martin recently appeared on the “Gil’s Arena” show alongside Gilbert Arenas and expressed his opinion on who the best player is for the Dallas Mavericks. In a surprising take, Martin did not select Luka Doncic for this title.

Having faced the Dallas Mavericks during the Dirk Nowitzki era in his own playing career, Martin is now making waves off the court with his bold statement.

“In my opinion, I don’t think [Luka Doncic is] the best player on this basketball team,” Martin asserted. “If you give Kyrie the ball first [in a one-on-one game], Luka won’t touch the ball. Luka can’t guard camera stand.”

While Martin’s opinion may spark debate, it’s worth noting that Kyrie Irving recently commented on ESPN’s NBA player rankings, downplaying their significance. Ultimately, Doncic’s performance speaks for itself, having earned a place on the All-NBA First Team four times in five seasons at just 24 years old.

In reality, the focus for the Mavericks is not centered on individual comparisons, but on working together as a team to reach the playoffs and pursue a championship. Irving emphasized the collective mindset, acknowledging that he and Doncic are both competitive and committed to achieving their goals alongside their teammates.