Mette L. Robertson

How Luka Dončić developed from European prodigy to NBA superstar Raised in Europe, Luka Dončić quickly adapted to the NBA and started breaking scoring records as he rapidly adjusted his play style from Europe to the NBA.

Then, @metterobertson.bsky.social wrote about Luka's past and why adapting to life in LA won't be a new challenge for him

"He has adapted to anything Real Madrid, the Mavericks and opposing teams have thrown his way. It’s just a matter of time."

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How Luka Dončić developed from European prodigy to NBA superstar Raised in Europe, Luka Dončić quickly adapted to the NBA and started breaking scoring records as he rapidly adjusted his play style from Europe to the NBA.

No one writes on Luka quite like @metterobertson.bsky.social. All Lakers fans should give her a follow.

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The misunderstanding of Luka Dončić The fact that he might be wrong, that people from other cultures and backgrounds may approach things differently, did not seem to occur to him.

I was called a storyteller by kind people last week, so I thought I better tell a story.

So I wrote about the misunderstanding of Luka Dončić by certain people in Dallas:

www.mavsmoneyball.com/2025/2/20/24...

Thank you!

Very excited to have Mette join our staff at @lakerssbn.bsky.social. She's an incredible storyteller who has covered Luka for some time. Excited for the work she'll produce moving forward!

Everything you need to know about Luka Dončić’s European upbringing The Lakers have a new young superstar with an upbringing that has largely come outside of the USA. Here’s everything you need to know about Luka Dončić’s European upbringing.

Personal news: These days I’m looking to expand my writing, and the first step is this piece for @LakersSBN

Here are some things Lakers fans need to know about Luka Doncic’s upbringing (from a euro) ✍️

Next up: the on-court aspect

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When time stood still in Dallas Luka Dončić is no longer a Maverick. Processing the Luka Dončić trade and the heartbreak of his fans.

When time stood still in Dallas

“Maybe it’s too much to say that it was like somebody close to you died. But it felt like it. Maybe it was the joy that died.”

I had to write about the Luka exit. It took a while but here are my thoughts: www.mavsmoneyball.com/2025/2/4/243...

And Kyrie Irving just keeps on fighting There’s no giving up for Kyrie Irving these days. Why does he keep showing up when no one would blame him for getting a little rest?

Why does Kyrie Irving keep showing up for the Dallas Mavericks when no one would blame him for getting a little rest?

I wrote about what may be at stake for him, the team and maybe even Jason Kidd ✍️

www.mavsmoneyball.com/2025/1/30/24...

And Kyrie Irving just keeps on fighting There’s no giving up for Kyrie Irving these days. Why does he keep showing up when no one would blame him for getting a little rest?

How much @metterobertson.bsky.social just appreciates the soul of basketball shines through in every story she writes:

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Neither the Mavericks’ or Luka Dončić’s season is over yet. How missing work can increase creativity If you think the Dallas Mavericks season is over, think again. Let’s talk about the art of missing work.

Missing work can increase creativity 🧠

As Luka Doncic returns soon, we are bound to experience a special run bc this season is not over for him

I wrote about the art of missing work and how Europeans are better at it and happier bc of it ✍️

www.mavsmoneyball.com/2025/1/24/24...

Dereck Lively II in January: 5 games, 11.4 pts, 10.2 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.2 blks.

Previous game career high in pts & rebs. Last night career high in assists. Each game getting more comfortable & confident on the catch, finishing over both shoulders with both hands👇

In a new interview, Luka Dončić gets honest about the dark side of fame Luka Dončić gets approached by hundreds of fans no matter where he goes. But there’s one line he won’t allow them to cross.

This week, I wrote about how Luka Dončić recently got honest about the dark side of fame ✍️

My latest:

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Kyrie Irving uses this trick to raise his mental game. Here’s why you should too Approved by science, this is the one mental component all athletes have to know in order to reach the next level. It may even help you too.

Kyrie recently talked about how helpful positive self-talk has been for him, and @metterobertson.bsky.social is here with a reminder that it can be good for those of us who AREN'T pro athletes too (I've found it as a useful tool in my own therapy toolbox)
www.mavsmoneyball.com/2025/1/2/243...

Kyrie Irving uses this trick to raise his mental game. Here’s why you should too Approved by science, this is the one mental component all athletes have to know in order to reach the next level. It may even help you too.

My latest column goes beyond basketball 🧠✍️

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Fyrre, forrygende og den bedste nogensinde? Eksperter er uenige Basketball-stjernen LeBron James fylder 40 år i dag og har slået tæt på alle rekorder.

Fødselsdagen og debatten blev også til en artikel om LeBron James og Michael Jordan. Thomas Bilde og @metterobertson.bsky.social agerer eksperter 🏀👑 #NBA #LeBron40 #basketdk

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Luka Dončić and the lost joy of youth basketball Luka Dončić’s mission to help restore joy in youth basketball hits home.

I am absolutely guzzling the kool aid on my favorite player's charity, which exists to decommercialize youth basketball, since it's burning kids out and potentially making them worse players.

While American kids are getting overworked and hurt, kids in Slovenia say they "felt free" playing hoops.

Thanks for sharing my piece!

Luka Dončić and the lost joy of youth basketball Luka Dončić’s mission to help restore joy in youth basketball hits home.

A moving column from @metterobertson.bsky.social on why the mission of Luka’s foundation resonates so much with her after playing high-level youth basketball.

“That was adults putting their adult expectations on kids. I wish I had been reminded to have fun.”

www.mavsmoneyball.com/2024/12/26/2...

Full article: t.co/Cr8Hk7QGMu

And look how I ended it lol

I wrote this in my first piece for @mavsmoneyball in 2022

This is personal to me

Price reduced by 77%, huh?

Luka Dončić and Dereck Lively’s wordless connection Dončić throwing lobs to Lively before they even spoke? That’s a pure basketball connection and a clear sign of a special skill.

When Dereck Lively recently talked about connecting with Luka Doncic on the court before even having a conversation, I knew exactly what he meant

So I wrote about it, and what that says about those two players 🧠

In true column form, new piece out ✍️

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I've said it before the season,the goal for this Mavs team should be winning 55 games or more (if no major injuries). Their current point differential of +7.5 has them even above that pace. It's also best since 06-07 season when Dallas won 67 games as a best regular season team.

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One year since Kidd called me somebody 📈

Excellent piece! When I saw Salah’s name I knew exactly what you’d be referencing. Hopefully Kyrie can be Luka’s Robertson and help it click for him. Luka and Mo are both similar in that they aren’t the most vocal organizers and lead by example, but Luka could do with emulating his professionalism.

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Yes! Thank you, I like the way you think 🤝