The Dallas Mavericks have made a triumphant return to the NBA Finals, advancing to the 2024 championship series for the first time in 13 years by eliminating the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Luka Doncic has dazzled fans with his remarkable performances, he recently opened up about one of his regrets from his European roots.
Following the Mavericks’ victory, Doncic faced a question from a reporter about his experiences watching NBA Finals games during his childhood. The 25-year-old player revealed that he seldom had the chance to watch the Finals live because of the time difference between Europe and the United States.
“I didn’t watch cause it was 4 in the morning and I had school the next day,” Doncic said.
Before joining the Mavericks, he was a standout player in the European League. After being drafted by the Mavericks, he has quickly established himself as one of the league’s brightest stars.
In the Mavericks’ Game 5 victory, Doncic posted an impressive stat line with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.
Luka Doncic’s Historic Rise From Europe to the NBA
Luka Doncic’s meteoric rise in the basketball world has been eye-catching. At just 16 years old, Luka debuted in the European league, and by the age of 19, he had become the MVP and champion of that league. In 2018, Luka entered the NBA after being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks . At 20, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year (ROY).
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The following year, he earned his first of many All-NBA First Team selections and scored 42 points in his first career playoff game.
At 23, Luka helped the Mavericks to the Conference Finals. His dominance in the postseason earned him another All-NBA First-Team nod.
The 2023–24 season saw Luka take his game to new heights. At 24, he averaged 32 points per game in the regular season, again earning All-NBA First Team honors. This past season, his performance was even more impressive. He led the league in scoring 34 points per game and captured the Western Conference Finals MVP.
Throughout his six-year career, Doncic’s career record includes a five-time NBA All-Star selection, a five-time All-NBA First Team selection, and a 2023–24 NBA scoring champion.
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