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Luka DoncicSlovenian basketball player
Date of Birth: 28.02.1999
Country:  Slovenia |
Content:
- Luka Dončić: Exceptional Talent in the World of Basketball
- Professional Career
- NBA Career
- 2018-19 Season:
- 2019-20 Season:
- 2020-21 Season:
- Personal Life
- Endorsements
Luka Dončić: Exceptional Talent in the World of Basketball
Early Life and FamilyLuka Dončić, born in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on February 28, 1999, is the son of former basketball player Saša Dončić and salon owner Mirjam Poterbin. His family moved from Klinë, Serbia, to Slovenia. Dončić's parents divorced in 2008, and he remained with his mother.
Professional Career
European CareerAt the tender age of 13, Dončić signed his first professional contract with Real Madrid. He made his debut in the ACB League at 16, becoming the third-youngest player in the league's history. In 2018, he led Real Madrid to EuroLeague glory and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
NBA Career
Dallas Mavericks (2018-Present)Selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Dončić's rights were traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He signed a contract with the team on July 9, 2018, and quickly established himself as a rising star.
2018-19 Season:
In his rookie season, Dončić averaged 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game. He was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month three times and earned a unanimous selection to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He also won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, becoming the second European player to receive the honor.
2019-20 Season:
Dončić continued to shine in his sophomore season, averaging 28.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. He was named to his first NBA All-Star Game and was a finalist for the Most Improved Player Award. He led the Mavericks to the playoffs, where they were eliminated by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round.
2020-21 Season:
Dončić's third NBA season was another standout campaign. He averaged 27.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. He was named an All-Star for the second consecutive year and earned a spot on the All-NBA First Team. He once again led the Mavericks to the playoffs, where they were eliminated by the Clippers in the first round despite Dončić's historic performances.
Personal Life
Dončić's godfather is former NBA player Radoslav Nesterović. He is a passionate supporter of the Serbian basketball club Crvena Zvezda. Dončić speaks four languages: Slovenian, English, Spanish, and Serbian.
Endorsements
In 2017, Dončić signed a two-year deal with Nike. In 2019, he signed a multi-year contract with Air Jordan.
