When did Luka Dončić first start playing basketball?
Luka Dončić first touched a basketball when he was seven months old. He played with a miniature hoop in his room every day by age one and began organized play at Union Olimpija at age seven.
Questions about Luka Dončić
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What records did Luka Dončić set during his time with Real Madrid?
Luka Dončić became the youngest player ever to play for Real Madrid in the ACB league on the 30th of April 2015. He also became the youngest player ever to receive EuroLeague MVP honors after recording 16 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals against Brose Bamberg in December 2016.
How old was Luka Dončić when he recorded his first NBA triple-double?
Luka Dončić recorded his first NBA triple-double on the 21st of January 2019 at 19 years and 327 days old. This achievement made him the third-youngest player in history to record such a feat.
Who did Luka Dončić get traded to on the 2nd of February 2025?
Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on the 2nd of February 2025 alongside Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. The transaction sent Max Christie, Anthony Davis, and a 2029 first-round pick to Dallas Mavericks.
What achievements did Luka Dončić earn during EuroBasket 2017?
During EuroBasket 2017, Slovenia won its first gold medal going undefeated 9, 0 through the tournament. Luka Dončić scored eight points and grabbed seven rebounds before injury forced him out and was named to the competition's All-Tournament Team alongside Goran Dragić.