Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
Latest News about Luka Dončić
05/01/2026
Dončić was named to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team after helping the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2026 NBA In-Season Tournament. His performance in the tournament, including a dominant scoring display in the championship game, solidified his status as a key player for the Lakers in their 2025-26 season.
15/01/2025
Luka Dončić was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal that also sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. The trade, finalized in January 2025, marked a major shift in the NBA landscape and ended Dončić's seven-year tenure with the Mavericks, where he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Luka Dončić, nicknamed 'Luka Magic' and 'Luka Magic', is a Slovenian professional basketball player widely considered one of the greatest European players of all time. He began his professional career with Real Madrid at age 16, becoming the youngest debutant in the club's ACB history. In 2018, he was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks (3rd overall) and immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks, where he won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2019. He led the NBA in scoring in the 2023-24 season, becoming the first European to do so. In 2025, he was part of a blockbuster trade sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 8" (2.03 m) |
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| Weight | 230 lbs (104 kg) |
Personal Life
| Dončić moved to Spain at age 13 to join Real Madrid's academy, leaving his family in Slovenia. He is known for his deep connection to his Slovenian roots and frequently represents his country internationally. |
Family
| Father: Saša Dončić (former professional basketball player and coach) | |
| Mother: Mirjana Dončić |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lukadoncic93/ | |
| https://twitter.com/lukadoncic93 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. At age 13, signed pro contract with Real Madrid, leaving family to join academy.[3] | |
| 2. Youngest player to debut for Real Madrid in ACB at 16 years, 2 months.[1][2] | |
| 3. First European to lead NBA in scoring (2023-24).[4] | |
| 4. Reached 10,000 points, 3,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists before age 25.[1] | |
| 5. Drafted 3rd overall by Atlanta Hawks in 2018 NBA Draft, immediately traded to Dallas Mavericks. | |
| 6. Won EuroLeague MVP and ACB MVP in the same season (2018) as a 19-year-old. |