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[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. You may never stop him from getting his own points. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. With that, he became the youngest player to record 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10 or more assists. Right, Born: When evaluating NBA players, most organizations focus on height. 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. The extra three inches Doncic gets may not seem like a lot right away, but theyre a big deal when it comes to both scoring and defense. [15] Doni also grew up admiring American basketball player LeBron James. [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 had failed to reach 30 points in his previous two games. At the age of 22 years 68 days old, Doni became the fourth-youngest player to achieve the feat, trailing only LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony. [150] On May 7, he reached 5,000 points for his career. [140] On August 17, Doni made his NBA Playoffs debut, scoring 42 points (most ever in an NBA playoffs debut) in a 110118 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Doncic's . DONUT 3: DONNIE'S FAULT "Part of his maturity,". at least 35 points and 19 assists in a game (Oscar Robertson, 34+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 12+ assists in a game (. [247] Doni compared himself to Ben Simmons due to his versatility. [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. multiple 30-point triple-doubles at the age of 22 or younger. [64] Following a 24-point outburst versus Movistar Estudiantes on December 31, he was selected as Player of the Round in the ACB. [68][69] On March 30, 2018, Doni scored 24 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and made a game-winning three-pointer under a second left in regulation to beat Crvena zvezda Belgrade, 8279. He was 6-of-13 from the field and had seven turnovers. [75] He also repeated as the EuroLeague Rising Star, becoming the third back-to-back winner. But its a very short list of just five players. [130], During the 201920 season, Doni was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game as a Western Conference starter. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In the past, teams didnt put a huge emphasis on wingspan. 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[137] On August 15, he was selected to the NBA's All-Seeding Games First Team for his play in the eight seeding games, where he averaged 30.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game. [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. That then translates to more baskets, better shots, and generally better defense. [206] On January 30, Doni scored 53 points on 17-of-24 shooting from the field in a 111105 win over the Detroit Pistons, marking his fifth career 50-point game. Thats furthered by his wingspan. [143] He finished fourth overall in the season's final MVP results. [156][157] On June 15, he was selected to his second consecutive All-NBA First Team. Lukas god-given size and abilities certainly play a role in his success over the past few years. He became the first player in NBA history to record 250+ points, 50+ rebounds, and 50+ assists over a five-game span. Hes not known for his speed but hes got a quick first step and knows how to catch the defense napping. However, according to all metrics, his arms have a lot of extra length. He gets great rotation on his shot and shoots with accuracy. record 2,000+ points, 750+ rebounds, and 500+ assists in their first 100 career games (Oscar Robertson). Ocurri en la ciudad de Caada de Gmez. [165] On February 18, Doni scored 49 points, including seven three-pointers, to go along with 15 rebounds and 8 assists in a 125118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. James, given his similar play style to Doncic, knows the Slovenians tendencies. "Offensively, I've been watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic," Daniels told ESPN. record at least 12 30-point triple-doubles in a season (Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook). In a title-clinching win over Lazio, he erupted for 54 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. With 39 points Tuesday, Doncic still hasn't had a stretch of three games without a 30-point performance. "[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. The decision was made by the Real Madrid board of directors chaired by Florentino Prez. Every 6-foot-8, wingspan hero who averaged five points in college is the next Kawhi Leonard.Every versatile, athletic big is a jump shot away . He tied LeBron James for the second-most 50-point games in a player's first five seasons in the NBA with five, trailing Michael Jordan's record of 17. [46] Doni scored a team-high 17 points in a EuroLeague victory over algiris Kaunas on December 8, 2016. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 9:33AM. 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 20 assists in a game (22 years, 62 days old). Given that Doncic gave them a rough beating, some fans are asking: is there any player who can stop the Doncic onslaught? The shifty guard has a lot of aspects that make him better at basketball. It makes blocking and stealing much, much easier as well. What is Kawhi Leonard's Wingspan? . It measures an impressive 72, which is above all similar players. In the tournament's final game, he contributed 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 steals to defeat FC Barcelona and win MVP honors. However, as great as his speed and size are, what matters more is, Doncic is not a terribly large player, but hes not small either. Doni made his senior debut for Slovenia in 2016 at only 17 years of age. Eddie5pi 5 yr. ago Not really sure, my doctor's office has jank ass measuring devices, so I get a different number every time. In the past, teams didnt put a huge emphasis on wingspan. He is the Mavericks' franchise leader in career triple-doubles.[3]. He stands a, When evaluating NBA players, most organizations focus on height. In June, he received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. During some stretches of this season, the Dallas Mavericks superstar looked like the best player in the league and recorded multiple high-scoring games. Doncic is a committed defender who gives good effort and plays with passion. It measures an impressive 72, which is above all similar players. inLjubljana,Slovenia [283][284] On July 14, 2021, it was announced that Doni would be the cover athlete for NBA 2K22, the 23rd installment in the NBA 2K video game series. 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. Kawhi Leonard got wrecked by Doncic in the first two games. . [41] He was named EuroLeague Rising Star by a unanimous vote and claimed the ACB Best Young Player Award. 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. [80] In March 2020, he was selected for the 201020 All-Decade Team. [43] He collected 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in an NBA preseason win on October 3, 2016, over the Oklahoma City Thunder. [33] On October 16, at age 16, he debuted in the EuroLeague, scoring 2 points in a loss to Khimki. [113] Doni became just the fifth player in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in his rookie year, joining Oscar Robertson (196061), Michael Jordan (198485), LeBron James (200304), and Tyreke Evans (200910). 40+ points, and 14+ assists in a playoff game (LeBron James). Of course, there was also this instance where Wiggins was able to swat the heck out of Luka Doncics weak lay-up attempt. ", Mavericks star and teammate Dirk Nowitzki on Doni before the 201819 NBA season. [149] With that performance, he became just the fourth player in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double with at least 20 assists, joining Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Russell Westbrook. There were even times when Wiggins was switched to much quicker players like DeAaron Fox and he had no problem using his speed and length in defending the athletic guard. [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. record 25 career triple-doubles in the first two seasons of their career (Oscar Robertson). We present them here for purely educational purposes. His elite play even drew comparisons to other NBA legends at this early point in his career. [208] He was previously linked with several other national teams, including Serbia and Spain. [5][11] He played various sports in his childhood, including football, which he later quit after growing too tall. Dialing code. [166] He became the fourth player in NBA history to record multiple 45-point, 15-rebound, and five-assist games in a calendar month,[167] as well as the first player to record at least 40 points, fifteen rebounds, five assists, five three-pointers, and a plus/minus of +20 in the same game. The Pacers, who rank 24th in the NBA in defensive rating, were the perfect remedy for Doncic. It measures an impressive 7'2, which is above all similar players. He projects as an average defender at best, and possibly a liability on D. Doncic doesnt have great foot speed and could struggle to get to the rim against NBA defenders, and his lack of jumping ability will make it hard to score in traffic. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [138] Doni finished as one of the three finalists for the NBA Most Improved Player Award. [227], Doni has frequently been described as a "position-less guard" with attributes of a point guard, shooting guard, and small forward. The NBA average wingspan for those who stand 66 is 610. 900+ points through their first 28 career playoff games (Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain). Jarred Vanderbilt Played Great Defense on Luka Doncic. [163] On February 13, in a back-to-back against the Clippers, Doni scored 23 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter, grabbed 15 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists in a 9997 loss. [note 1] He was selected unanimously to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and won Rookie of the Year for the 201819 season. Join our linker program. [127] In December, he was named Sports Illustrated 2019 Breakout of the Year. Do you have a sports website? 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). A lot of that has to do with aspects of his athleticism like his wingspan and vertical jump. S 2500. Doncic is a guard, but a rather large one. 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[72] On May 20, he guided Real Madrid to a EuroLeague finals victory over Fenerbahe Dou. Apart from James heft, theres also his basketball IQ which is second to none. Hes an absolutely electric scorer/playmaker who owes a lot of his power to his natural athletic ability. Rudy Gobert is taller than anyone you know, probably by a foot. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The other reason his wingspan matters is his position. While hes known for his quick stepback, being able to reach up on a smaller defender and shoot uncontested is a big deal. Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. [213] In the final, Slovenia won by a score of 9385 over Serbia. Luka is listed at 67 and is arguably the largest point guard currently in the NBA. In a playoff game ( up from 7.1 rpg ), Slovenia won by a unanimous vote and claimed ACB! 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