Luka Doncic is a basketball genius with impressive skills, versatility, and leadership abilities.
He played for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and the Slovenian national team, becoming one of the sport’s best players.
He won numerous awards and honors and broke several records in Europe and the United States. He was also known for his humble character, passion for the sport and love for his family and fans.
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- Full name: Luka Doncic
- Nicknames: Luca, Don, Wonder Boy, El Maravilla
- Date of Birth: February 28, 1999
- Age: 24
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Nationality: Slovenian
- Occupation: Professional basketball player
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
- Parents: Sasa Doncic (father), Mirjam Potebbin (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Girlfriend: Annamaria Goerts
- Children: None
- Relationship Status: Dating
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Luka Doncic, who will be 24 years old in 2023, was born on February 28, 1999 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
His father, Sasa Doncic, is a professional basketball player who has played for several clubs in Slovenia, Spain and France.
His mother, Mirjam Poterbin, was a model and dancer who owned a beauty salon.
Luka inherited his father’s love for basketball and started playing basketball at the age of seven. He joined the youth training camp of the Slovenian club Olympic Union, where he showed his talent and potential.
He made his debut for the club at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player in Slovenian league history.
Luka moved to Spain in 2012 and joined the youth academy of Real Madrid, one of the most successful and prestigious clubs in Europe.
He continued to impress with his skill and maturity and in 2015, at the age of 16, he made his senior debut, becoming the youngest player in the club’s history.
He also attended Arcangel High School in Madrid, where he studied Spanish and English. He graduated in 2017.
Personal life
Luka Doncic is dating Slovenian-American model Anamaria Goltes. Luka has also been linked with women like Slovenian singer Anja Kotar, Spanish model Estela Goñi, and American actress Hailee Steinfeld.
However, these relationships have not been confirmed. He is very close to his mother who is his biggest supporter and fan.
Although his father divorced when he was eight, he still has a good relationship with his father, whom he considers a role model and mentor.
Profession
Luka Doncic has had a brilliant and successful career in Europe and the United States. He has won many championships and awards and broken many records. Here are some highlights of his career:
In Europe, he led Real Madrid to the 2018 Euroleague title, where he was named Euroleague MVP and Final Four MVP, as well as ACB MVP, ACB Best Young Player and Euroleague Rising Star.
He was named to the Euroleague All-NBA Team and the 2010-20 Euroleague All-NBA Team, and won three Spanish Basketball League titles, two Spanish King’s Cup titles and one FIBA Intercontinental Cup title with Real Madrid.
In the NBA, he was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA Draft but was traded to the Dallas Mavericks the same night.
He won the 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, becoming the second European player to win the honor after Pau Gasol.
He was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and the NBA All-Star Team in 2020 and 2021. He was also selected to the NBA All-NBA First Team in 2020 and the NBA All-NBA Second Team in 2021.
He averaged 25.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game in his first three seasons in the league.
He has recorded 36 triple-doubles, the most in NBA history by a player before the age of 23. He has also scored 40 or more points in 15 games, the most by a player in Mavericks history.
Internationally, he represented Slovenia at the 2017 EuroBasket, helping the country win its first gold medal in history. He was named to the All-Tournament Team, the youngest player ever to be selected.
He also helped Slovenia qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics, scoring 48 points in their opening match against Argentina, the second-highest score in Olympic history.
net worth
Luka Doncic’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
He makes most of his basketball salary, $10.1 million for the 2021-22 season, and has endorsement deals with brands like Nike, BioSteel, 2K Sports and Fanatics.
dispute
Luka Doncic has been criticized for minor issues such as:
He often complained and argued with referees, which resulted in him being given technical fouls and fines on multiple occasions. He admitted that he needed to control his emotions and temper.
Some of the league’s top players and teams have exposed his lack of defensive intensity and strength, and he admits that he needs to improve his defensive ability and become a more comprehensive player.
Some fans and analysts have questioned his weight and health, saying he is overweight and out of shape. He has denied those claims and said he is happy with his body and game.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @lukadoncic
- Twitter account: @luka7doncic
