Luka Doncic and Jamahl Mosley exposed in revealing book as concerns arise over the slovenian’s performance

One of 2025’s biggest stories was Luka Doncic’s unexpected move to the Los Angeles Lakers. The transaction caught everyone by surprise and sparked endless discussions. Now, The Wonder Boy, a book by ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon, offers fresh insights into this saga.

This book doesn’t just recount Luka Doncic’s journey—it unveils startling revelations. Among them are details about Jamahl Mosley, the current head coach of the Orlando Magic.

The truth about Luka Doncic

During a game between the Lakers and the Magic, Luka Doncic reunited with Jamahl Mosley, whom he knew from his time with the Mavericks. Doncic managed to score 32 points, yet the team fell short of victory. Still, this game allowed him to reconnect with a coach he deeply admires.

After the match, a user on X, @missysinghsongs, posted a clip of the moment. The caption read: “If you read MacMahon’s book, you’ll uncover what the Mavs allowed Carlisle to do to Mosley. Luka Doncic always liked him, so you know what that meant.” Naturally, curiosity around this revelation grew.

If you read MacMahon‘s book you’ll find what the Mavs allowed Carlisle to do to Mosley. Luka always liked him so you know what that meant pic.twitter.com/piag5NmzHR

— Missy (@missysinghsongs) March 25, 2025

Back in 2014, Jamahl Mosley joined the Mavericks’ coaching staff and earned players’ affection—often more than head coach Rick Carlisle. When Luka Doncic joined the team in 2019, he quickly developed a strong bond with Mosley.

As Essentially Sports reports, Carlisle once had an outburst that upset the players. To mend fences, he delegated Mosley to act as a liaison between himself and the team. However, this backfired; players, including Luka Doncic, felt more comfortable with Mosley. Seeing his authority threatened, Carlisle reportedly viewed Mosley as a risk and indirectly pushed him out by encouraging other teams to hire him.

A long-running drama

Despite these challenges, Mosley continued working with the Mavericks and even stepped in for Carlisle during his absence—leading the team to victory, which allegedly angered Carlisle further. “The book revealed how Rick treated people like [expletive]. Luka Doncic didn’t tolerate it, nor would he ever. That’s likely why it didn’t work out. Luka disrespected him outright during games because of what Rick did behind closed doors,” the same X user claimed.

Whether this story holds true or not, Tim MacMahon’s book promises the answers. For now, these controversial tales remain speculative. Meanwhile, analysts continue to focus on Luka Doncic’s on-court performance.

Luka Doncic’s stats in focus

Analysts Mike Greenberg, Carlos Boozer, and Bobby Marks recently debated Luka Doncic’s performance following the Lakers’ loss. Greenberg noted: “He’s been phenomenal in the first quarter, averaging about 11 points—10.8 to be exact. That makes him the league’s best in that period. But across the remaining three quarters, he averages just under 17 points per game, and his shooting stats drop significantly.”

Additionally, Greenberg observed that Luka Doncic starts strong but shifts his game as the match progresses—possibly to let LeBron James take the spotlight. However, Bobby Marks dismissed concerns over Luka’s exhaustion or performance issues. Instead, he attributed the dip to the challenges of mid-season adaptation.

“The real issue? He’s still adjusting. Mid-season trades are the toughest—you’re basically learning this offense on the fly. And sometimes, that leads to hesitation,” Marks remarked about Luka Doncic.

The Wonder Boy’s path to success

Luka Doncic remains a hot topic in the basketball world. With the release of “The Wonder Boy,” new controversies emerge surrounding his time with the Mavericks. While some question Luka’s struggles during certain phases of games, it’s clear that he has the potential to excel with the Lakers—if he learns to dominate the entire game.