Dallas star Luka Doncic following footsteps of LeBron, MJ, Olajuwon with familiar lesson

22-year-old LeBron James shot 35.6% from the field and 20% on 3-pointers in his first NBA Finals against San Antonio in 2007. He struggled to get back in the next three seasons, and when he returned for his second Finals in 2011, Dallas took away his strengths and exploited his weaknesses.

Michael Jordan had three consecutive first-round losses, a second-round loss and two consecutive conference finals losses in six seasons before breaking through and winning his first title seven years into his career.