Has excellent ball handling ability and an uncanny way of scoring in the lane, using ball fakes, floaters and quick release shots. two triple-doubles in their first four career playoff games (Magic Johnson). [100][101] On January 27, Doni scored a season-high 35 points and recorded his second NBA triple-double adding 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 123120 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Your email address will not be published. [183][187] On November 2, in a 103100 victory against the Utah Jazz, Doni scored 33 points and became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 196263 to score at least 30 points in each of the first seven games of a season. In doing so, Doni became the second-fastest player to record 50 triple-doubles, needing 278 career games, only trailing Oscar Robertson (111) and one fewer game than Magic Johnson (279). [183] Doni also became the sixth player in NBA history to score at least 30 points in each of the first six games of a season and the first to do so since Michael Jordan in the 198687 season. [152] He became the first player in NBA history to have three triple-doubles in their first seven career postseason games. This is one of the longest wingspans in the league and gives Doncic an incredible advantage on the court. 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game (21 years, 162 days old). Klay with more play-making abilities. Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. 4th quarter untimed. That then translates to more baskets, better shots, and generally better defense. average at least 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists in a season (Oscar Robertson. [227], Doni has frequently been described as a "position-less guard" with attributes of a point guard, shooting guard, and small forward. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Luka Doni ( / dntt / DON-chich; Slovene: [lka dntit]; born February 28, 1999) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Something else to consider is that players with long wingspans tend to have bigger hands. [41] In 12 EuroLeague games, he recorded 3.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. Another advantage, that both Kawhi Leonard and Allen Iverson put into practice, is being able to steal the ball. [223], During the tournament's group stage, Doni scored 47 points as he led Slovenia to the Round of 16 with a 8882 victory over France, claiming the top spot in Group B. [27], On September 22, 2016, Doni announced that he would represent the senior men's Slovenian national team for the rest of his career. He's unbelievable in pick and roll play. [112] His eight triple-doubles ranked fourth on the season behind Russell Westbrook (34), Nikola Joki (12), and Ben Simmons (10), as well as tied with LeBron James. That said, let us take a look at his numbers and analyze them. record 3,000+ points, 1,100+ rebounds, and 950+ assists in the first two seasons of their career (Oscar Robertson). [159], On August 10, 2021, he signed a five-year $207million rookie extension, the largest in NBA history. He fights hard on the defensive boards. [74] Doni won the EuroLeague MVP award, being its youngest winner, after averaging 16 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game over 33 EuroLeague games and leading the league in PIR. Kawhi Leonard has a wingspan of 7'3", the same as the Greek Freak, and a similar bracket of defensive powerhouse/offensive threat. This may be one of the real reasons why Doncic pounced on him in the first two games. He became the youngest player to have 35-point triple-doubles in succession, breaking Oscar Robertson's record. His vertical leap was measured at 33.5 with a max vertical of 41. He was the fourth player to do so since the 198384 season, joining Michael Jordan, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook. It is the head town of the Iriondo Department and is located about 67 km (42 mi) west of Rosario and 224 km (139 mi) from the provincial capital, on National Route 9. Luka Doncic De'Aaron Fox Kyrie Irving Dejounte Murray Tyrese Maxey and*Jalen Brunson* Filters: Point Guards 2022 Season Who Is Stephen Currys Godsister Cameron Brink? [217] His 48-point performance tied for the second-highest men's point total in a single game in Summer Olympics history and marked the most in a men's basketball debut. [93] On October 29, Doni posted 31 points and 8 rebounds in a 113108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs for his first 30-point game in the NBA. We all know how Luka Doncic is pretty much like a Magic Johnson-type player in how he wants to get his teammates. [110] On February 25, Doni recorded his fourth triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 121112 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. multiple 40-point triple-doubles before turning 21 years old. [212] He recorded 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, in the 9272 semi-final win over Spain. Hes a deadly catch and shoot player. [23] In March, Doni earned MVP accolades of the under-16 Spain Championship, scoring 25 points in a championship game win over the Gran Canaria youth team. In the high-profile Sunday matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, Vanderbilt guarded Luka Doncic the most out of any Lakers player (5:49 minutes, according to NBA.com). [48][49] He earned the same honor on January 14, 2017, after posting 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists to help beat Maccabi Tel Aviv. . "[87] He signed his rookie contract with the Mavericks on July 9, 2018. [250], In December 2019, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich called Doni's playing style "Magic Johnson-like" because "he sees the floor in that same way. His wingspan allows him to guard faster players on the perimeter. [127] In December, he was named Sports Illustrated 2019 Breakout of the Year. Curry looks like a rag doll on TV, but hed be a big man on your pickup team. 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Required fields are marked *. 70 total points in their first two career playoff games (. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Even at 36 years old, LeBron James can still be considered one of the more capable defenders in this league. February 28, One, it greatly increases his offensive potential. [73] He was subsequently named EuroLeague Final Four MVP after scoring 15 points. [215], During the 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kaunas, Lithuania, Donic led Slovenia to its first-ever Olympic berth. He measured in at 6'7.5 in shoes, 218.2 lbs with a 6'11.75 wingspan. It makes blocking and stealing much, much easier as well. I'm 6'8", and have a 8'7" reach. [27] On January 6, against the youth team of his former club Union Olimpija, he posted a double-double of 13 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. He's just too good. [135] On August 8, Doni had a then-career-high 19 assists, which tied LeBron James for an NBA season-high,[136] 36 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 turnovers in a 136132 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. [75] He also repeated as the EuroLeague Rising Star, becoming the third back-to-back winner. At the expense of the Clippers, star guard Luka Doncic has once again entered the limelight. [168], On February 27, Doni recorded 34 points, and 11 rebounds, leading the Mavericks back from 21 down in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors in a 107101 win. luka7doncic Doncics stepbacks wont be worth anything against a 7-foot-2 wingspan. Or write about sports? Luka Doncic predominantly operates as a Point Guard, and the position needs to be the chosen position for the custom player as well. [171][172] On March 29, Doni logged his 46th career triple-double with 34 points (25 points in the first half), 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 128110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. record at least 12 30-point triple-doubles in a season (Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook). [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. Caada de Gmez es una de las ciudades ms pequeas que podemos encontrar en la Provincia de Santa Fe en la Repblica de Argentina. Coming to his wingspan, which is also an importantindicator of an athletes potential, Lukas wingspan is reported to be around 7ft 2in. His size alone will create problems for Luka Doncic. International Stats at Basketball-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. [98] He was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2018. Luka Doni has made at least $32,467,751 playing professional basketball. [194] Doni also tied Dirk Nowitzki for the second-most 40-point outings in Mavericks history (20), trailing only Mark Aguirre (22). 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