Luka Dončić is a Slovenian professional basketball player renowned as one of the greatest European players of all time. Currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, he has achieved remarkable success since his rookie season. He has been selected for five NBA All-Star games and earned five All-NBA First Team selections, highlighting his exceptional skills and impact on the sport. He also represents the Slovenian national team in international competitions.
In 1960, Oscar Robertson averaged at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in his rookie year, a feat Luka Dončić matched.
In February 2022, Luka Dončić had the most points in a two-game span against the same opponent since Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 for Philadelphia against Seattle in December 1967.
On December 8, 2019, Luka Dončić surpassed the record for the most consecutive games with at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists since the ABA-NBA merger in 1976.
In February 2022, Luka Dončić became the first player in NBA history to average 30 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists per game while shooting at least 40 percent from three-point range in a calendar month in the three-point era since 1980.
In November 2019, Luka Dončić became the fourth NBA player since the 1983-84 season to achieve successive 35-point triple-doubles.
In 1984, Michael Jordan averaged at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in his rookie year, a feat Luka Dončić matched.
On December 8, 2019, Luka Dončić surpassed Michael Jordan's record from 1989 for the most consecutive games with at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists since the ABA-NBA merger in 1976.
On September 16, 2020, Luka Dončić was named to the All-NBA First Team, becoming the first player since Tim Duncan in the 1998-99 season to be selected to an All-NBA First Team in their first or second season.
On February 28, 1999, Luka Dončić was born. He is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
In December 2019, Luka Dončić became the youngest Western Conference Player of the Month winner since the league began issuing the award by conferences in the 2001-02 season.
In 2003, Lebron James averaged at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in his rookie year, a feat Luka Dončić matched.
In 2008, Luka Dončić's parents filed for divorce, with his mother being granted custody and legal guardianship.
In 2009, Tyreke Evans averaged at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in his rookie year, a feat Luka Dončić matched.
Luka Dončić was selected for the EuroLeague 2010-20 All-Decade Team.
Luka Dončić was selected to the EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team.
In September 2011, representing Olimpija at the under-14 Vasas Intesa Sanpaolo Cup in Budapest, Luka Dončić was named the most valuable player (MVP).
On April 28, Luka Dončić led the Mavericks to advance to the postseason's second round for the first time in his NBA career and the first time since winning the 2011 NBA Finals.
In February 2012, on loan to Real Madrid for the Minicopa Endesa, Luka Dončić averaged 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 3.3 steals per game to win tournament MVP honors.
In April 2012, Luka Dončić participated in the under-13 Lido di Roma Tournament for Olimpija, finishing as MVP and leading scorer with 34.5 points per game.
In September 2012, at 13 years of age, Luka Dončić signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid.
In February 2013, Luka Dončić led Real Madrid to a Minicopa Endesa win, averaging 24.5 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and six steals per game, and was named MVP.
In December 2014, Luka Dončić participated in a friendly tournament in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, where he averaged 35.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, showcasing impressive shooting percentages.
During the 2014-15 ACB season, Luka Dončić played five games, averaging 1.6 points, and 1.2 rebounds in 4.8 minutes per game.
During the 2014–15 season, Luka Dončić primarily played with Real Madrid's under-18 and reserve teams.
In January 2015, Luka Dončić won the under-18 Ciutat de L'Hospitalet Tournament and was selected to the All-Tournament Team.
On April 30, 2015, Luka Dončić made his professional debut for Real Madrid in the Liga ACB against Unicaja, becoming the youngest player to ever play for Real Madrid in the ACB.
In May 2015, Luka Dončić won the under-18 Next Generation Tournament and was selected as MVP.
On October 8, 2015, Luka Dončić played against the Boston Celtics in an NBA preseason game, collecting four rebounds, an assist, and a block.
In 2015, at the age of 16, Luka Dončić made his debut for the Real Madrid academy's senior team, becoming the youngest player in club history.
On January 7, 2016, Luka Dončić scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds against CSKA Moscow in the EuroLeague, making three consecutive three-pointers.
On September 22, 2016, Luka Dončić officially announced his decision to represent the senior men's Slovenian national team for the remainder of his career. Goran Dragić, whom he had known since age seven, became his national team roommate and mentor.
On September 30, 2016, Luka Dončić debuted in the 2016–17 season against Unicaja, recording six points and four assists in 19 minutes.
On October 3, 2016, Luka Dončić collected three points, five rebounds, and four assists in an NBA preseason win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On December 8, 2016, Luka Dončić scored a team-high 17 points in a EuroLeague victory over Žalgiris Kaunas.
In 2016, at the age of 17, Luka Dončić made his senior debut for Slovenia's national team.
On January 14, 2017, Luka Dončić earned the EuroLeague MVP of the Round honor after posting 10 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists to help beat Maccabi Tel Aviv.
On October 1, 2017, Luka Dončić recorded eight points, six rebounds, and four assists in a 94–88 victory over MoraBanc Andorra for his 2017-18 season debut.
In 2017, Luka Dončić helped Slovenia win its first EuroBasket title and was named to the All-Tournament Team.
In 2017, while playing for Real Madrid, Luka Dončić signed a two-year deal with Nike.
On February 9, 2018, Luka Dončić led his team with 27 points in a losing effort to Olympiacos, 80–79.
On March 30, 2018, Luka Dončić scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and made a game-winning three-pointer with under a second left to beat Crvena zvezda Belgrade, 82–79.
In April 2018, sports journalist Mina Kimes profiled Luka Dončić, highlighting his enjoyment of video games like Call of Duty, FIFA, and Overwatch.
On June 21, 2018, Luka Dončić was selected with the third overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA draft and then traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
On June 29, 2018, Luka Dončić officially parted ways with Real Madrid.
On July 9, 2018, Luka Dončić signed his rookie contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
On October 17, 2018, Luka Dončić made his NBA regular-season debut, recording 10 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in a loss against the Phoenix Suns.
In November 2018, Luka Dončić was named the NBA Rookie of the Month in the Western Conference, acknowledging his impressive performance during the month.
In December 2018, Luka Dončić was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month, marking his second consecutive Rookie of the Month award.
In 2018, Luka Dončić entered the NBA draft and was widely regarded as one of the best European prospects of his generation, with high praise from various sports outlets and NBA executives.
In 2018, Luka Dončić led Real Madrid to the EuroLeague title, winning both the EuroLeague MVP and the Final Four MVP awards. He was also named the ACB Most Valuable Player.
In 2018, Luka Dončić was drafted third overall by the Atlanta Hawks and subsequently traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
In January 2019, Luka Dončić was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month, marking his stellar performance.
On October 25, 2019, Luka Dončić recorded his first triple-double of the season, posting 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.
In November 2019, Luka Dončić was nominated to the EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team.
On December 8, 2019, Luka Dončić surpassed the record for the most consecutive games with at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists since the ABA-NBA merger in 1976.
In December 2019, Luka Dončić signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Air Jordan, which included a signature shoe, the Jordan Luka 1.
In December 2019, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich likened Luka Dončić's playing style to that of Magic Johnson, noting his exceptional court vision.
Before the 2018–19 NBA season, ESPN considered Luka Dončić the favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
During the 2019-2020 season, Luka Dončić was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game as a Western Conference starter.
In 2019, Luka Dončić was named as a confirmed participant for the World Team representing Slovenia in the 2019 Rising Stars Challenge.
On January 4, 2020, Luka Dončić recorded his tenth triple-double of the season, posting 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
In March 2020, Luka Dončić was selected for the EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team.
On July 31, 2020, Luka Dončić recorded his 15th triple-double of the season, posting 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a loss to the Houston Rockets.
In August 2020, head coach Rick Carlisle compared Luka Dončić's playmaking and court vision to those of Larry Bird and Jason Kidd, highlighting his exceptional skills.
On February 6, 2021, Luka Dončić matched his then-career-high 42 points while putting up 11 assists and seven rebounds in a win over the Golden State Warriors.
On March 23, 2021, the Real Madrid Football Club named Luka Dončić as an honorary member, the highest distinction award of the club.
On July 14, 2021, Luka Dončić was announced as the cover athlete for NBA 2K22, the 23rd installment in the NBA 2K video game series.
On July 26, 2021, Luka Dončić made his Olympic debut and scored 48 points in a 118–100 victory over Argentina. This tied for the second-highest men's point total in a single game in Summer Olympics history and marked the most points ever in a men's basketball debut.
On August 10, 2021, Luka Dončić signed a five-year $207 million rookie extension with the Dallas Mavericks, the largest in NBA history.
In 2021, Luka Dončić's 2018–19 Panini National Treasures basketball card was sold for $4.6 million dollars.
On October 22, 2022, Luka Dončić scored 32 points, had seven rebounds, and ten assists in a 137–96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. This made him the fourth player since the NBA merger to reach 7,000 career points in under 270 games, joining Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and LeBron James.
On February 3, 2022, Luka Dončić was named as a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, adding another accomplishment to his career.
On January 3, 2023, Luka Dončić received the Western Conference Player of the Month award for his performance in December, marking the third time he has received this honor in his career.
In March 2023, Luka Dončić reached the "Grandmaster" tier in competitive play in Overwatch, later becoming a top 500 player in the tank role in Overwatch 2, demonstrating his gaming skills.
In July 2023, Luka Dončić got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Anamaria Goltes.
On October 25, 2023, Luka Dončić recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 126–119 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. He became the first player in Mavericks history to achieve a 30-point triple-double in a season-opening game.
On December 1, 2023, Luka Dončić's daughter, Gabriela, was born.
During the 2023–24 season, Luka Dončić led the NBA in scoring, becoming the first European to achieve this feat.
In 2023, Luka Dončić joined the exclusive 200-point club during the FIBA Basketball World Cup, becoming one of only 11 players to achieve this in a single World Cup campaign. He led all scorers with 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. Slovenia finished seventh, and Dončić was named to the World Cup All-Tournament Team.
In 2023, Luka Dončić signed a 6-year deal with Jordan, solidifying the continuation of his Jordan Luka line.
In January 2024, former basketball player and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd stated about Luka Dončić that "he's better than Dirk [Nowitzki]" and that "he's in the atmosphere of [Michael Jordan], the best to ever do it, LeBron [James], Kobe [Bryant]".
On January 25, 2024, Luka Dončić was named a Western Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fifth consecutive selection and his fourth as a starter.
On May 15, 2024, Luka Dončić recorded his sixth career playoff triple-double with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 104–92 Game 5 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.
On December 7, 2024, Luka Dončić recorded a triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 125–118 win over the Toronto Raptors. With this performance, he also surpassed Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for seventh on the all-time career triple-double list.
On December 29, 2024, Luka Dončić's house in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas was burglarized.
In 2024, Luka Dončić finished the NBA postseason as the leader in total points (635), rebounds (208) and assists (178), becoming only the second player in NBA history to lead in all three categories since Nikola Jokić in 2023.
In 2024, the Slovenian basketball team, led by Luka Dončić, failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics after losing to Greece 96–68, thus being left out of the final phase.
In the middle of the 2024–25 season, Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a controversial blockbuster trade.
On February 2, 2025, Luka Dončić, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Max Christie, Anthony Davis, and a 2029 first-round pick. This trade was considered one of the most unexpected in NBA history, marking the first time two All-NBA players were traded for each other midseason.