Luka Dončić: A Rising Star in the NBA
Luka Dončić's Early Career
Luka Dončić was born on February 28, 1999, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He began playing basketball at an early age and quickly rose through the ranks of youth basketball in Europe.
Professional Career
In 2018, Dončić made his professional debut for Real Madrid Baloncesto in the Spanish League. He quickly became a key player for the team, averaging 12.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. In 2018, he led Real Madrid to the EuroLeague championship, earning the EuroLeague Rising Star award.
NBA Career
In 2018, Dončić was selected with the third overall pick in the NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He was immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks, where he has quickly become one of the league's most exciting young players.
Dončić has averaged over 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in his first three seasons in the NBA. He has also been named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and the NBA All-Star Team.
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