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Lil Pump Looks Microscopic Next To Luka Doncic


Lil Pump posed for pictures with Dallas Mavericks’ star Luka Doncic and the legendary Dirk Nowitzki, who absolutely tower over him.

A quick Google search will inform you that Miami rapper Lil Pump is approximately five feet and five inches tall, but when he’s standing next to basketball superstars Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic, he seriously looks like an ant.

Taking in the Miami Heat home game against the Dallas Mavericks last week, Lil Pump got to watch his team celebrate a win against Luka Doncic and his teammates, but that wasn’t before he took some pictures with the team’s stars outside of their locker room. Receiving preferential treatment, Lil Pump was allowed to walk the backstage halls of the arena when he requested photos with Mavs’ legend Dirk Nowitzki and rising superstar Luka Doncic. The pictures show the rapper in his Canadian tuxedo, wearing double denim and looking seriously tiny next to the hoopers. 

Lil Pump Looks Microscopic Next To Luka Doncic
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Standing over seven feet tall, Dirk Nowitzki towers over Lil Pump, who doesn’t even reach the man’s shoulders. Next to Luka Doncic, who stands 6 feet seven (shout to Lil Wayne), Jetski appears to be a little taller but still, the proportional difference is insane. As many commenters are pointing out, I guess this is why they call him Lil Pump.

The 19-year-old rapper has been quiet as of late, releasing “Coronao Now” with El Alfa several months ago and keeping his upcoming moves a secret.

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Luka Doncic Offers Concerning Update On His Ankle Injury

Luka Doncic has been dealing with injuries all season.

Luka Doncic has been one of the most exciting players in the NBA over the past couple of years and he continues to dominate the NBA, in just his second season. His play has helped lead the Dallas Mavericks to a playoff spot and if the team continues to build, they could very well become contenders in just a few years from now. Unfortunately, Doncic has been experiencing some injury woes this season. He hurt his ankle early in the season and eventually came back better than ever. Recently, he hurt his ankle again and has missed the last two games.

While speaking to Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, Doncic admitted that his injury has been lingering for a while and that it still isn't 100 percent. If you're a Mavericks fan, these comments have to give you pause.

“I mean, it bothers me sometimes," Doncic said. "Obviously, it’s not healed 100%. That’s why I missed the game in Atlanta. It was swollen and, you know, I’m just trying to keep the swelling down.”

The Mavericks are currently seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 35-23 and are 9 games ahead of 9th place. With this in mind, the Mavericks have a solid cushion moving forward, despite not having Doncic in the lineup.

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Luka Doncic Rips Open Jersey In Frustation During Mavs’ Loss To Lakers

Luka Doncic was not happy with his performance.

In a moment of visible frustration, Mavs' star Luka Doncic ripped his jersey open after missing a pair of free throws during Friday night's loss to the Lakers. It was the team's fifth loss in a seven-game stretch.

"Just Hulk Hogan," Lakers center Dwight Howard said, as reported by ESPN. "He's a little upset; it's understandable. Sometimes all of us want to rip our jerseys, you know, go crazy, but we gotta keep our heads. But he's an unbelievable young player."

Doncic is averaging 29.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 8.9 assists on the season. In his second year in the league, Donic seems like a lock for a spot on the All-Star team; however, in Friday's game, even Doncic himself admits he struggled: "I played very bad. I felt like I don't know how to play basketball. I've got to get better -- a lot."

"I'm competitive, and like I say, I've got to get better at a lot of points. A lot better," Doncic added. "I know I can get better. There's a lot of things. I'm 20 years old. I've got a lot of things that I can do better, I can learn better. So I'll get better."

Doncic's next chance to take the floor is against the 76ers on Saturday night.