[188] In the next game, Doni recorded 35 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a 111110 win over the Toronto Raptors. He became the youngest player to have 35-point triple-doubles in succession, breaking Oscar Robertson's record. LeBron James Early Life and Childhood: Where Is Lebrons Father Anthony McClelland Now? DONUT 3: DONNIE'S FAULT "Part of his maturity,". 3 pick in 2018 NBA Draft", "Luka Doncic sets new Mavs record with 22 triple-doubles", "Luka Doncic Is a Sore Loser. Looking at Doncics height, his reach is slightly above average. [78][79], In November 2019, Doni was nominated to the EuroLeague 201020 All-Decade Team. "I like the way they use their change of . [211] In Slovenia's 10397 win over Latvia in the quarter-finals, he scored 27 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. NBA fans are truly impressed with the level at which Luka Doncic has been playing. A subreddit dedicated to NBA news and discussion. 35+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in a game (Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain. With 39 points Tuesday, Doncic still hasn't had a stretch of three games without a 30-point performance. Luka Doncic has a remarkable wingspan. [58] He nearly recorded a triple-double against Valencia in his next game, with 16 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard has a wingspan of 7'3", the same as the Greek Freak, and a similar bracket of defensive powerhouse/offensive threat. 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. I'm 6'8", and have a 8'7" reach. [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. Required fields are marked *. Can be a little bit sloppy with the ball and needs to tighten up his handles and make better decisions with the ball to avoid careless turnovers. MANORCO PVT LTD 2022 | All Rights Reserved. There have even been several studies that have shown its importance within the game. The NBA average wingspan for those who stand 66 is 610. [147][148] On May 1, Doni recorded 31 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 20 assists in a 125124 victory over the Washington Wizards. Long enough to touch his knees standing up like a freak. [213] In the final, Slovenia won by a score of 9385 over Serbia. 300+ points through their first nine career playoff games (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan). [50] On February 9, Doni recorded 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists to defeat UNICS Kazan. [36] On November 29, Doni posted a season-high 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists against Bilbao. a 35-point triple-double in a game with 26 minutes or fewer played (35 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in 25:30). 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. Wingspan is about 6'9"-6'10" so Doncic is probably right around 7' even Jahsay 5 yr. ago 6'8" with or without shoes though. [216], In his Olympic debut on July 26, 2021, Doni scored 48 points in a 118100 victory over Argentina. It measures an impressive 72, which is above all similar players. Ocurri en la ciudad de Caada de Gmez. Luka Doni is on Twitter at luka7doncic. [11][17] Doni was initially expected to practice with players his age. [131] He became the youngest European player to start in an All-Star game. We do see it on occasions when Doncic drives to the basket and finishes with open dunks. That is how he has been able to establish himself as a rare talent and one of the best young players in the league. [38] He scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds on January 7, 2016, against CSKA Moscow in the EuroLeague. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. DallasBasketball.com analyzes how they are coming up short. The Mavericks were smart enough to switch it up whenever Leonard is upfront. Doni also grabbed 9 rebounds and had 4 assists in the game. [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. avg bball is ~9.44 inches in circumference (he meant diameter*) according to wiki and that appears to be about an 8.5 bball wingspan. [77] On June 29, 2018, he parted ways with Real Madrid. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 13:03. 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. Luka Doni is on Instagram at lukadoncic. Standing at 6'7 tall, his wingspan is an impressive 7'0, making him one of the longest players in the NBA. Third-fewest games played to reach 4,000 career points since the ABANBA merger (Michael Jordan. Luka Doncic is one of the most popular players in the NBA, and for good reason. 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. [142] On September 16, he was named to the All-NBA First Team. Actively looking for additional writers. [6][10], According to his family, Doni first touched a basketball when he was seven months old and frequently played with a miniature hoop in his room by age one. The Pacers, who rank 24th in the NBA in defensive rating, were the perfect remedy for Doncic. . It was the first time Dallas had advanced to the postseason's second round in Doni's four-year NBA career. He reads the passing lanes well and seems to have a good understanding of defensive positioning. He became the first player in NBA history to record 250+ points, 50+ rebounds, and 50+ assists over a five-game span. This may be one of the real reasons why Doncic pounced on him in the first two games. The Lakers were the best defensive team in the regular season. Someone can probably do the math on what his wingspan is based on his standing reach I'm assuming. (Credit: Twitter). On April 28, Doni led the Dallas Mavericks to a 9896 Game 6 win over the Utah Jazz to close the first-round series. at least 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists per game in multiple seasons (Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook). record 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in 50 of their first 100 career games (Oscar Robertson). There are a lot of questions about who hell guard at the next level. [133] Doni recorded his 15th triple-double of the season on July 31, posting 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 153149 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. [192] He became the second-fastest player in NBA history (in terms of games played) to reach 7,500-plus points, 2,000-plus rebounds, and 2,000-plus assists, trailing only Oscar Robertson, who accomplished the feat in 254 games compared to the Donis 280 outings. He registered 30 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 127123 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Born in Ljubljana, Doni shone as a youth player for Union Olimpija before joining the youth academy of Real Madrid. [109] He edges Hall of Famer Magic Johnson by 117 days. A look at the stat sheet reveals how Doncic struggled to play his game. 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. [52] After scoring 13 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in the 2017 EuroLeague Playoffs against Darafaka on April 26, he shared MVP of the Round accolades with two other players. We get a guy we think is franchise foundation piece. He has a wingspan of 6'8. Do you have a sports website? A very slick passer who has a lot of natural point guard instincts. [152] He became the first player in NBA history to have three triple-doubles in their first seven career postseason games. [139] He finished third behind eventual winner Brandon Ingram and second place Bam Adebayo. 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Luka Doncic has an impressive wingspan of 7'0", which is an incredible asset for a player of his size. Right, Born: February 28, Does Michael Jordan Own the Jordan Brand? 2023 Dunk or Three. Since he is quite tall and is also a gifted passer, he is able to find his teammates over the defense for easy buckets. Even at 36 years old, LeBron James can still be considered one of the more capable defenders in this league. Even if the Mavs get rid of James through switches, the Lakers forward would know what to do. He stands a, When evaluating NBA players, most organizations focus on height. After all, Baby Bird plays the position of a point guard, despite clearly being much larger than the other players in the same position. [252] Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo called Doni "one of the most talented guys I've ever played against. [158] Like the previous year, he became the first player since Tim Duncan to be selected twice to the All-NBA First Team in their first three seasons and just the sixth to do so since the ABANBA merger, joining David Thompson, Larry Bird, David Robinson, and Anfernee Hardaway. With 39 points Tuesday, Doncic still hasn't had a stretch of three games without a 30-point performance. Your email address will not be published. However, according to all metrics, his arms have a lot of extra length. Through 35 EuroLeague contests, he averaged 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. record at least 35 points and 19 assists in a triple-double (Oscar Robertson). His court vision is already unbelievable. The NBA's leading scorer dominated in the paint, where he made 10 of 13 shots. He led Madrid to the 2018 EuroLeague title, winning the EuroLeague MVP and the Final Four MVP. . [25] In January 2015, Doni won the under-18 Ciutat de L'Hospitalet Tournament and was selected to the All-Tournament Team, despite being two years younger than the rest of the team. NBA record 42 points in an NBA playoff debut. Here's some footage for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h07ViRYxkvA 9 7 NBA Basketball Professional sport Sports 7 comments Best Add a Comment michael_j_p 6 yr. ago His arms look pretty normal to me. [76] Also, Doni earned the ACB Best Young Player and MVP accolades after helping his team defeat Kirolbet Baskonia in the league finals. He fights hard on the defensive boards. It was the fifth 40-point triple-double of his career, ranking behind only Oscar Robertson (22), James Harden (16), Russell Westbrook (13), Wilt Chamberlain (7), and Lebron James (6) in NBA history. [99] On January 21, Doni recorded his first NBA triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 116106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. In the tournament's final game, he contributed 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 steals to defeat FC Barcelona and win MVP honors. Hes an absolutely electric scorer/playmaker who owes a lot of his power to his natural athletic ability. "[233], Since his early years with Real Madrid, Doni was tabbed as one of Europe's premier talents, with Spanish newspaper Marca giving him the nickname "El Nio Maravilla" (The Wonder Boy). But this doesnt mean Leonard is washed up and cannot stop Luka. [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). [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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. a 30-point triple-double (35 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) as a teenager. [234] Slam magazine considered Doni the "best international prospect ever,"[5] and sports website SB Nation called him "most accomplished NBA prospect in decades. A lot of that has to do with aspects of his athleticism like his wingspan and vertical jump. ", "Draft Profile: Will Luka Doncic Take The NBA By Storm? Doncic is a committed defender who gives good effort and plays with passion. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. When evaluating NBA players, most organizations focus on height. That then translates to more baskets, better shots, and generally better defense. [53] Two days later, he won the award outright, posting 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists to lead Real Madrid to a EuroLeague Final Four berth. Dallas is now 1-5 with Irving and Doncic in the lineup. [45] The game earned him his first ACB player of the week honor. He had 8 points and 7 rebounds, before falling out of the game, due to an injury, in the game's third quarter. [13][22] He moved to Madrid, living with football and basketball prospects. Luka Doncic is not someone a lot of people think of when someone brings up a large wingspan. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Thats because a long reach provides players with more options when either getting too or defending the rim. [11][13] His opponents at the time were up to ten years old, as Doni reflected: "I was always training and playing with older kids who had much more experience than me. . Luka Doni Twitter : luka7doncic Instagram: lukadoncic (The Matador, El Matador, Cool Hand, The Don, Wonder Boy, El Nio Maravilla, Swaggy L, Luka Legend, Too Easy, Luka Magic) Position: Point Guard and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 4x All Star 3x All-NBA 2018-19 All-Rookie 2018-19 ROY 77 SUMMARY [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. This goes to show that Rick Carlisle knows that Luka Doncic can operate better if Leonard is not defending him. 250+ points, 70+ rebounds, and 70+ assists through their first eight career playoff games. But its a very short list of just five players. Learn how his unique combination of size and athleticism makes him a standout player in the NBA. 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). 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 . [175] On May 15, Doni recorded 35 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in three-quarters in a 12390 Game 7 win against the overall one-seed Suns, securing the Mavericks a place in the Western Conference Finals. Although he doesnt get great elevation on his jumper he has a high release point which, combined with his height allows him to shoot over defenders. 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. [71] Doni finished with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists on May 18, in a 9283 win over CSKA Moscow in the EuroLeague semi-finals. His wingspan gives him an edge when he's driving to the basket and when he's defending against the other team. That then translates to more baskets, better shots, and generally better defense. Jahsay 5 yr. ago Credit: imgur.com. Dallas is now 1-5 with Irving and Doncic in the lineup. [88] Doni did not play at the 2018 NBA Summer League due to his late buyout from Real Madrid. [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. [98] He was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2018. The shifty guard has a lot of aspects that make him better at basketball. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Dunk or Three is a community hub created to help basketball fans learn and improve. 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[15] Doni also grew up admiring American basketball player LeBron James. Luka Doni has made at least $32,467,751 playing professional basketball. Still impressive, but not as long as Luka. [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. However, as great as his speed and size are, what matters more is his wingspan. [83][84], On June 21, 2018, Doni was selected with the third overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA draft. [184] The game marked his 22nd career 30-point triple-double, passing Wilt Chamberlain for fifth-most in NBA history. [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. He was then traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the draft rights to Trae Young and a protected future first-round pick in 2019. Doni was born in Ljubljana to Mirjam Poterbin, an owner of beauty salons,[4] and Saa Doni, a basketball coach and former player. Strengths Has great size for a guard at 6-8, with good strength and sneaky quickness. He was 6-of-13 from the field and had seven turnovers. Thats furthered by his wingspan. multiple 40-point triple-doubles before turning 21 years old. Lukas god-given size and abilities certainly play a role in his success over the past few years. multiple 30-point triple-doubles at the age of 22 or younger. [169] Doni became the first player in NBA history to average 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists per game while shooting at least 40 percent from three-point range in a calendar month in the three-point era since 1980. This is one of the longest wingspans in the league and gives Doncic an incredible advantage on the court. His long arms give him an incredible reach both on offense and defense, allowing him to make plays that most other players cannot. The NBA's leading scorer dominated in the paint, where he made 10 of 13 shots. The NBA's leading scorer dominated in the paint, where he made 10 of 13 shots. Doncics stepbacks wont be worth anything against a 7-foot-2 wingspan. You may never stop him from getting his own points. Adarsh Param is currently becoming a better athlete and writer at the same time. 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One of "my guys," Ojomo has the pass-rush ability, impressive first-step quickness, eye-popping length (83 3/8-inch wingspan), and hand use to make plays all over the defensive line, drawing . (left) with Real Madrid; (right) guarded by, First All-Star and playoff appearance (20192020), First division title and second All-NBA First Team (20202021), First Western Conference Finals appearance (20212022), 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, List of National Basketball Association career triple-double leaders, List of National Basketball Association single-game scoring leaders, List of European basketball players in the United States, "Mavs, Hawks trade Trae Young, Luka Doncic in draft-night deal", "Luka Doncic traded to Dallas Mavericks after Atlanta Hawks draft him with No. 9:04 Step Back 3 After Giannis Switch On the first play of the run, Doncic managed to get his shot off using a step back despite Antetokounmpo aggressively engaging him to make a tight contest.. Luka is listed at 67 and is arguably the largest point guard currently in the NBA. All rights reserved. (32-31, 7th place in NBA Western Conference). Luka Doni was born on February 28, 1999. 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). It gives him a huge advantage on the court, as he can easily reach and challenge shots from opponents far from him. [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. [170] On March 3, Doni won his second career NBA Player of the Month award when he was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Month for February; he is the second Maverick to win this award multiple times, joined by Dirk Nowitzki, who won it six times in his career. 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