Luka Doncic It has become one of the great world basketball icons. The Slovenian superstar left Europe and He went to the NBA being a star in the continental basketballand in the best league in the world it has become one of the most decisive and differential players on the planet. And also in one of the most media Since its signing last February for the Lakers.
Doncic, during a friendly preparation for the Eurobasket against Serbia.
It is not strange that Your participation in the Eurobasket That starts next Wednesday, has aroused so much expectation. The former Madridista, With an enviable physique after crushing this summerhe will try to take Slovenia as far as possible, but regardless of whether this path is more or less long for them, no one doubts that His figure is the one that generates a greater magnetism among fans, and also among the players to face.
“Generational talent, murderer, magician …”
He has endorsed first hand his own FIBA, which has required the opinion of some of the stars that will participate in the Eurobasket on the gigantic figure of Luka Doncic. He is a practically unstoppable player and his spell has also captivated his rivals, who consider him a generational talent, a murderer, a magician. “ES Wounds Wounds”says the Latvian base Arthur Zagar. Without saying anything, almost everything says.
Ponithka, before Doncic in the Poland-Eslovenia of the quarterfinals of the European 2022.
Not all interviewees about it were as concise as he. Mateusz Ponithka, star of the Poland selectionwhich surpassed the Slovenia of Doncic in the quarterfinals of the last European (90-87)does not hide his admiration for crack: “He is a special player because he has everything, his intelligence and his intuition are incredible. I talked to a friend and we concluded that From this type of players like him one is born every 50 years“, he says.
From this type of players like him one is born every 50 years
The Polish He already played against Doncic At the time of the Slovenian in Real Madrid: “I was a very special child. I remember it when I was smaller in Madrid. It was incredible to see how he improved and how he developed his game, it was very fun to see him. Luka is demonstrating that it is special, It is one of the best every day, each tournament, every game. It is very simple. “
Bogdan Bogdanovic is pressed by Luka Doncic in the friendly Serbia-Eslovenia.
Bogdan Bogdanovicescort of Clippershas already faced Doncic In the NBA and in matches with his selections and knows about what the Slovenian is capable of in a game. The Serbian considers that it is practically unstoppable. “You can kill anyone in a tournament. It can reach 50 points, 60 … I don't know. That's what makes it special“He comments.
Fortunate to share a court with him
Furkan Korkmaz Turkish forward of the Bahir, played between 2017 and 2024 in the Sixersand in the NBA he had the opportunity to measure Doncic many times. “It is a different guy, with different skills and a different mentality. I have played a lot against him and I feel lucky to have done it, “says the 28 -year -old Turk, two years older than Luka. “Maybe in 10 years we can say: 'Yes, I played against him. It was good.' We were lucky to have seen him play. “
Luka is a different type, with different skills and a different mentality. I have played a lot against him and I feel lucky to have done it
Franz Wagnereaves of the Orlando Magic and star of Germanyhe has suffered many times in the NBA and with his selection. “There are few players in the world so versatile and with that ability to control the offensive game he has. You can't defend it only one player. “You try to make it difficult and play five against him, but sometimes not even that. You have to be patient and take off your hat with some difficult plays that you do“.
Franz Wagner tries to avoid entry to Luka Doncic basket.
To his teammate in Germany, Andreas Obst, He would love to know what happens to Doncic's head: “It is a magician in a way. You can write down when you want. It also facilitates the game and makes incredible passes to your teammates. Read the game amazing and it makes it look very easy. It is interesting to think about what goes through your mind to make it look so easy. Write down a couple of baskets and, suddenly, it has 30 points, “says Ob.
“There are few players in the world so versatile and with that ability to control the offensive game he has
Other of the Eurobasket stars that know him well is Nicolo Melli. The Italian power wing coincided with Doncic in the Mavericks When in 2021 he was transferred by the Pelicans To Dallas, where he played 23 games before returning to Europe. He has played with him and against him with Italy. “I have had the bad luck of playing against Luka with the club and the selection. He made it very difficult for us, and me too. I think it is special for your talent. I played with him in Dallas and I have seen him between racks in training. “
Nicolo Melli and Luka Donci greet themselves during a match between Slovenia and Italy.
The Italian basketball legend knows what it is capable of: “I have seen what happens with those hands and the touch it has. And he is also a great teammate, “says Melli. “What happens with Luka is that what for other players would be unreal, for him is routine. Being close to him, you understand the level of talent he possesses. Every day was a shot with trick or something never seen before. “
What happens with Luka is that what would be unreal for other players is routine
Tyler DorseyGreek nationalized American escort, came to play with him in his fleeting Mavericks In 2022, enough to be amazed with his way of playing: “When I was in Dallas I could see it closely. His rhythm and the way he uses his body are amazing. Those two things were what caught his attention the most when I was there and What makes him so special“explains the Greek.
His rhythm and the way he uses his body are amazing. Those two things were what caught my attention the most when I played with him and what makes him so special “
The veteran Sasu Salinbase of Finlandiahe faced Doncic many times during his years in Spain with the Gran Canaria and the Unicajaand also competed with him in the selection. Enough to evaluate the super powers of the Slovenian crack.
Luka is unique. It is not the fastest or the strongest, but his mind works so well that his body does exactly what he wants. With that capacity it is incredibly skilled
“Luka is unique. It has an incredible capacity to control the rhythm on the court. It is not the fastest or the strongest, but his mind works so well that his body does exactly what he wants. With that capacity, it is incredible on the court. It is incredibly skilled“says Salin.
