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Luka Doncic is Devin Booker Father – Meme Mondays #7

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It’s no secret that Luka Doncic has humbled a bunch of players over the years. But, one beef tops all others, so much so that it has become a meme that will live on for years. We’re, of course, talking about the iconic Luka Doncic is Devin Booker father meme. 

Sparked by the smacking in Game 7 in the 2022 playoffs, NBA fans quickly picked up on the joke of Luka owning Booker and the Suns in the game. Beautifully misspelled and hilarious, this is a meme that still keeps on giving.

How It Started

The Suns entered the 2022 Playoffs with the best record in the league. The year before, they lost to the Warriors in the NBA Finals 4-2. Needless to say, they were one of the top teams in the league and one of the favorites to win in all.

However, while many enjoyed their basketball, the team also received a lot of hate from many fans. This was mainly due to the cockiness and attitude of some of its players, primarily Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

The Phoenix Suns matched up with the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals in 2022. At the time, there wasn’t a particular rivalry between the two teams, as the Suns were perceived as a much stronger team.

The first four games were tight, and the teams split the series 2-2. Then came Game 5. The Suns blew out the Mavs by 30, and the game wasn’t short of antics from the Phoenix players. Most notably, this was Devin Booker’s “Luka special” moment:

Doncic and the Mavs took this loss to heart and went back to Dallas to even the series to 3-3 with a 27-point win. But this was all just a buildup for what’s to come in Game 7 in Phoenix. Karma caught up with Booker and his team as they were handed an utmost embarrassing defeat.

Game 7 – The Birth of The Meme

Dallas won by 33, but this result doesn’t even begin to tell the tale of the game. At halftime, the Mavs had a 30-point advantage, with Luka scoring 27 in the first two quarters, exactly the same as the entire Phoenix team. To make this even worse for the Suns, Booker and Paul had combined for just 3 points at the half.

This was when the memorable graphic was produced, with Luka starring at Booker and the broadcast displaying a 57-27 lead at the bottom of the screen at halftime. This look Doncic gave Booker was the birth of the “Luka Doncic is Devin Booker father” meme, which took over the Internet as fans quickly jumped on the trend.

Moreover, the meme became so well-known among NBA fans online that it became a template. Fans started making “___ is ___’s father memes”, which are still used fairly often, especially on Reddit.

Coincidentally, this game also created another popular meme. Although Chris Paul will leave a massive legacy of memes, this is arguably one of the best ones, as it perfectly encapsulates the clutchness (or lack of it) that Paul has been roasted for over his entire career.

How It’s Going

This seven-game series produced a rivalry that gave many great games in the years since. Both players mostly talked about each other with great respect, often discussing how these moments were just a product of intense competition. 

The two teams often went back and forward in regular season games, with neither dominating the matchup. Nevertheless, as NBA fans, we won’t forget the Hall of Fame meme the 2022 series gave us, and the hilariously quotable Luka Doncic is Devin Booker father timeline.

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What Is a Technical Foul In Basketball?

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In basketball, a technical foul is every violation of the rule proclaimed as a foul and penalized accordingly. The most common reason for declaring a technical foul is unsportsmanlike behavior. It can be called against players, the entire team, bench personnel, and even the crowd.

According to the official NBA rulebook, a technical foul shall be called for:

  • Excessive timeouts
  • Delay of game
  • Wrong number of players
  • Unsportsmanlike behavior regarding the basket ring, backboard, or support 

Excessive Timeouts

A call for an excessive timeout in addition to the authorized number of timeouts will be granted, immediately followed by a technical foul. The opponent will attempt a free throw, and afterward, the game resumes with the ball in the opposing team’s possession.

Delay of Game

A technical foul will be assessed in regards to the delaying of the game if:

  • A player prevents the ball from being properly put in the game, 
  • Any interference with the ball by players and coaches when not authorized,
  • A player enters the court with an untucked shirt,
  • Other unsportsmanlike conduct in regards to the game, officials, or ball.

Wrong Number of Players

If the game begins with one team having the wrong number of players on the basketball court, they will be penalized. A wrong number is any number greater or lesser than 5.

Basket Ring, Net, Backboard, Support

A technical foul will be assessed to:

  • An offensive player who intentionally hangs on their basket ring, net, backboard, or support,
  • A defensive player who intentionally hangs on the opponent’s basket ring, net, backboard, or support if they come in contact with the ball.

The exception to the rule is that a player can intentionally hang off the ring if doing so will help prevent an injury.

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Chael Sonnen vs Anderson Silva Ends In Epic Comeback Submission – TBT #7

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It’s August 10th, 2010. Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen collide for the UFC middleweight title at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. On one side, there’s the current middleweight UFC champion Anderson Silva, who’s currently on an 11-fight win streak in the UFC. He beat numerous MMA legends like Dan Henderson, Forrest Griffin as well as Rich Franklin. 

On the other side, there’s the underdog and the number 1 title contender, Chael Sonnen, who has a 26-10-1 record and has beaten famous MMA fighters like Paulo Filho, Nate Marquardt, and Jason Lambert. 

The legendary Bruce Buffer announces this UFC 117 main event, and the crowd is on their feet. The fight begins, and Sonnen establishes dominance with his high-level wrestling and vicious ground and pound. From round 1 up until round 4, according to the judges (40-34, 40-35. 40-36), Sonnen was winning the fight. 

Then came round 5. At the start of the fifth round, Sonnen knocks down “The Spider” Silva with a ferocious overhand left. Forty-five seconds after the beginning of the round, Sonnen tries to submit Silva with a side choke, but the Brazilian manages to free himself from the American. With 2 minutes left in the round, Silva lands a couple of punches while on his back and gets Sonnen into a triangle armbar. Then, with 1:50 seconds left on the clock, Sonnen taps, and Silva retains his UFC middleweight title. 

Silva’s submission of Sonnen is possibly one of the greatest comeback submissions in the history of the UFC. At UFC 300, there was an announcement that this clash between Sonnen and Silva will be inducted into UFC’s Hall of Fame in June 2024. 

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