[210], Doni was a Slovenian squad member for EuroBasket 2017, where his country won its first gold medal after going undefeated (90) in the tournament. And of course, defense has always been a team effort. Someone can probably do the math on what his wingspan is based on his standing reach I'm assuming. theres no official measurement pretty sure. He fights hard on the defensive boards. However, the Mavericks did not get Doncic a touch with a chance to win the game in the final 10 seconds, as Kyrie Irving took the last shot. [85][86] After the draft, Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle said, "At one point, we thought there might be a slight chance Doni could fall to us, but a couple of days ago it was pretty clear that there was no way that was going to happen. Hes got a solid frame but one that is compact, heavy and lacks length. 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He registered 30 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 127123 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Luka is the league's least selfish superstar. The Pacers, who rank 24th in the NBA in defensive rating, were the perfect remedy for Doncic. Just about everyone in the NBA is a giant. He likened Donis stepback 3-pointers to James Harden, his passing ability to Larry Bird, and his court vision to LeBron James. Doni also tied Dirk Nowitzki for the most 40+ point games in Mavericks playoff history with seven. [188] In the next game, Doni recorded 35 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a 111110 win over the Toronto Raptors. "[251] In August 2020, head coach Rick Carlisle compared Donis playmaking and court vision to Larry Bird and Jason Kidd. [114] In May, Doni was selected unanimously to the All-Rookie First Team. "[242] By his second year, Luka's ability to accelerate off a pick and blow by defenders to get to the basket is seen as one of his strengths. Equals the combined circumference of Jennifer Aniston's and Courtney Cox's waists. Nasledio je to od mene", "Ekskluzivno, Saa Doni: Otac najveeg talenta u Evropi zna neto to e odueviti svakog Srbina! at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a rookie season (Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James. The 6-foot-4 guard, who has a 6-foot-10 wingspan, is adding 8.4 rebounds per game (up from 7.1 rpg) . [18] In February 2012, he was loaned to Spanish club Real Madrid for the Minicopa Endesa, an under-14 Spanish club competition. Your email address will not be published. [201][202], On January 3, 2023, Doni was awarded the Western Conference Player of the Month award for his play during the month of December, the third of his career. In addition, he was selected to the EuroLeague 201020 All-Decade Team. With a 6-foot-9 frame and a 7-foot-1 wingspan, Vanderbilt thrives in chaos, creating deflections, leaping for rebounds, and running in transition. [215], During the 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kaunas, Lithuania, Donic led Slovenia to its first-ever Olympic berth. Spin: Doncic had a . We all know how Luka Doncic is pretty much like a Magic Johnson-type player in how he wants to get his teammates involved. The decision was made by the Real Madrid board of directors chaired by Florentino Prez. [213] In the final, Slovenia won by a score of 9385 over Serbia. [51] He scored a season-high 23 points on February 18, in the Spanish King's Cup versus Baskonia. Klay with more play-making abilities. With 39 points Tuesday, Doncic still hasn't had a stretch of three games without a 30-point performance. [159], On August 10, 2021, he signed a five-year $207million rookie extension, the largest in NBA history. [105] Despite being second in fan voting, behind only LeBron James, and ranked 8th in the total voting score, Doni wasn't selected for the Western Conference All-Stars in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.[106][107][108]. Even at 36 years old, LeBron James can still be considered one of the more capable defenders in this league. It was also the first time Mavericks won in the first round since winning the 2011 NBA Finals. The Pacers, who rank 24th in the NBA in defensive rating, were the perfect remedy for Doncic. Just being able to go an inch above someone trying to block or out rebound you can make all the difference in the world. [128] On December 8, 2019, Doni surpassed the record for the most consecutive games with at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists since the ABA-NBA merger in 1976. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 9:33AM. [248] In his second season, LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers, when asked about Doni, stated that "there's a lot of people in him." Doncic finished Tuesday's 124-122 loss to the Pacers with 39 points (14-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-12 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block across 38 minutes. Still, due to league rules, he only played for the club's under-12 selection team, coming off the bench against opponents three or four years older than him. This type of attitude has blinded many of Wiggins stellar defensive performance. [129] Doni recorded his tenth triple-double of the season on January 4, 2020, posting 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 123120 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. In 2018, Doni declared for the NBA draft, joining the Dallas Mavericks. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. average 21+ points, 7+ rebounds, and 6+ assists per game in a rookie season (. Doni won MVP of the tournament by leading Slovenia to a 9685 victory over Lithuania while recording 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists in the final round. a 60-point, 20 rebound triple-double (60 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists). [96] On December 8, Doni scored 21 points in a 107104 win over the Houston Rockets. . home/away, monthly, etc More Luka Doni Basketball Reference pages, 2022-23 Mavericks [237] His basketball IQ, intangibles, and skills have been considered his primary assets, and he is seen as an elite facilitator, especially on the pick and roll. [11][21], In September 2012, at 13 years of age, Doni signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid, immediately standing out on the under-16 team with coach Paco Redondo. Bringing advanced metrics from around the web under the Crafted roof, making it possible to evaluate players across many metrics in an easily digestible manner. I couldn't believe what I saw from a 19/20-year-old. Coming to his wingspan, which is also an importantindicator of an athletes potential, Lukas wingspan is reported to be around 7ft 2in. P3 measured him last summer at 6-foot-8, 228 pounds, with a greater standing reach (8-foot-9.5). [193] On November 29, Doni recorded his 51st career triple-double with 41 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 116113 win over the reigning champions Golden State Warriors. . Doncic is likely to be a top 5 pick in June. He became the first player since Tim Duncan in the 199899 season to be selected to an All-NBA First Team in a first or second season. In the 2020-21 NBA season, fans saw Wiggins contain the likes of Jayson Tatum to 5-of-16 shooting, DeMar DeRozan to 5-of-15, Bradley Beal 6-of-14, and Kawhi Leonard 6-of-17. [179] According to Elias Sports Bureau, he led Dallas in points, rebounds, and assists ten times during the playoffs - the most ever in a single postseason. The performance made him the third-youngest player in NBA history to accomplish the feat at 19 years and 327 days old, behind LaMelo Ball and Markelle Fultz. Thats another large advantage in a game like basketball where palming is so important. NBA record 42 points in an NBA playoff debut. 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