Luka Doncic
Seven years ago, the NBA had its Leicester City version. A team came from afar to achieve the famous “One Season Wonder” phenomenon. The scenario was completely identical even in the colors of the shirts, blue and white.
The Dallas Mavericks snatched the league title from the giants, just as Leicester did. At the time, the Lakers were led by Kobe Bryant, and the Miami Heat was led by LeBron James along with the San Antonio Spurs in his golden era.
It was the first time in the history of the Mavericks, and the last so far. The events of the season were more epic, and the protagonist was not even an American. Its hero was the German "Derek Nowitzki", who later became their legend. And just as it happened with Leicester City, "Dallas" has returned to what it was, and they have nothing left but to cry ruins and wish to go back in time. Even their German darling is on his way to ending his long career, but it seems that he has found someone to carry the team after him; A young player from Europe also called "Luka Doncic".
The champion of Madrid and the burning of Catalonia
It was a snapshot that no one cared about the name of its owner. Real Madrid faces Barcelona in the European Basketball League "Euro League", and the third quarter is on its way to the end. The Real Madrid player who holds the number 7 receives the ball and shoots it from in front of his team's basket to the other basket, achieving a long-range hat-trick. The shot spread like wildfire because the royal fans - who occupied Europe in football - never hesitate to bombard the front of their Catalan rival, even in basketball. The owner of that shot was the 18-year-old Luka Doncic.
The hand of the Slovenian player flirted with basketball for the first time before his first year, influenced by his father, who was a former player for several clubs, most notably the Slovenian Olympia. Luca followed in his father's footsteps and joined Olympia at the age of 8. The talent of the player of Serbian origin emerged until Real Madrid caught him, to play with the first team at the age of 16, and become the youngest player in the club's history to have this participation.
He continued to develop and dazzle everyone until he concluded his career with the Royal Club by leading him to win the 2017-2018 European League, achieving the award for the best player in the tournament in the regular season and finals. It is as if the award for the best was linked to Luca this year, as did Modric. Then the player nicknamed "Prodigy Boy" decided to get out of his comfort zone, and move up to a higher level.
To start your season with a sentimental message
The father missed attending the ceremony dedicated to selecting new players in the "NBA", called "Draft". Nobody knew why, but Sasa decided to write an emotional letter to his son to explain what had happened.
What does it mean to be a good parent? I'm sure now I know the answer. I wasn't a perfect parent because I wasn't around that day, I was in Ljubljana and you know why, but I couldn't focus on what I was doing, because the TV got all my attention. I was excited to hear your name in the selections. When I heard it, I was overwhelmed with an indescribable feeling of pride. No one can live without his son. Remember that day when Real Madrid representatives came to Slovenia, to sign with you and to take you away from us? It really hurt me, but I couldn't stand in the way of your future and miss that chance, that's what would make me a good parent, Luca.
— Luka Doncic's father.
His mother was next to him, and at his father's prayers, that night ended with the selection of "Doncic" by the "Atlanta Hawks", and then he was traded with the player "Tray Young" to join the "Dallas Mavericks" team as if fate wanted him to be the successor to "Novitsky", and the start of his journey In the "NBA" from the same place where "Derek" started 20 years ago.
Why do we have to love Luca?
Not because he's handsome, nor because he reminds us of Luka Modric, but because he's different. Aside from the confidence, skill, and, intelligence that the former Real Madrid player showed that made him the talk of the hour in the most powerful league in the world, he is setting a good example for other young players.
He is not afraid of failure, he takes the initiative and trie, fails, and tries again. So you find him among the league's most "Turn Over" players, but when he does he delivers what they call "Luka-magic". Legend Michael Jordan has always said he has never been afraid of failure, so what Doncic is doing at this point in his career is remarkable.
Another thing about this young man is that he tries to have as much fun as possible. That is no longer available as much in the world of professionalism that is getting tougher day by day. But when you look at him playing, passing, shooting, running the length of the field to celebrate with his teammates – you feel as if he is having fun and enjoying an unusual spontaneity; Because as he said before, he wants to enjoy every moment on the court, and that's his key.
That key made everyone fall in love with Doncic from first sight until he became the first candidate for the Best Rookie award this season. Although still in the early stages of his career, ESPN analysts considered it the best publicity for European basketball and the Euroleague in years. Therefore, we will wait for what will happen in the future, perhaps he will turn back time and present with his team a new Leicester City version.
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