Klay with more play-making abilities. He also became the second-youngest player ever to finish in the top five of MVP voting. News: 20 hours agoDoncic finished Tuesday's 124-122 loss to the Pacers with 39 points (14-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-12 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block across 38 minutes. Data Provided By Three in the Key: Analyzing Luka Doncic, Dejounte Murray, Garrison Mathews. In addition, he was selected to the EuroLeague 201020 All-Decade Team. It makes blocking and stealing much, much easier as well. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 900+ points through their first 28 career playoff games (Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain). It gives him a huge advantage on the court, as he can easily reach and challenge shots from opponents far from him. Shoots: The shifty guard has a lot of aspects that make him better at basketball. [282] In December 2019, it was announced that Doni had signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Air Jordan. Previously held by Michael Jordan. Hes a deadly catch and shoot player. [171][172] On March 29, Doni logged his 46th career triple-double with 34 points (25 points in the first half), 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 128110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry looks like a rag doll on TV, but hed be a big man on your pickup team. After all, he measured at nearly a seven-foot-long wingspan. [166] He became the fourth player in NBA history to record multiple 45-point, 15-rebound, and five-assist games in a calendar month,[167] as well as the first player to record at least 40 points, fifteen rebounds, five assists, five three-pointers, and a plus/minus of +20 in the same game. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. [23] In March, Doni earned MVP accolades of the under-16 Spain Championship, scoring 25 points in a championship game win over the Gran Canaria youth team. [32], In the 201516 season, Doni became a regular member of Real Madrid's senior team. He measured in at 6'7.5 in shoes, 218.2 lbs with a 6'11.75 wingspan. A senior NBA writer at Sportsmanor. Caada de Gmez is a city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. Not only can he leverage his size in such positions, but his extra arm length allows him to go up and over where other players would have to pass. [14] He wore the number 7 at Real Madrid in honor of Spanoulis. He's not a run/jump athlete and his foot speed is average but his feel for the game and his ability to make plays can't be denied. Although he has put on a little bit of weight over the years and doesnt look most athletic, his height, vertical jump, and wingspan and certainly good enough for him to be a force in the NBA. However, according to all metrics, his arms have a lot of extra length. Sports, NBA, NFL, TV, culture. 35+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in a game (Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain. [12] At age seven, he began playing organized basketball at a primary school in Ljubljana. His wingspan allows him to guard faster players on the perimeter. 3 pick in 2018 NBA Draft", "Luka Doncic sets new Mavs record with 22 triple-doubles", "Luka Doncic Is a Sore Loser. In a title-clinching win over Lazio, he erupted for 54 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. [217] His 48-point performance tied for the second-highest men's point total in a single game in Summer Olympics history and marked the most in a men's basketball debut. Bringing advanced metrics from around the web under the Crafted roof, making it possible to evaluate players across many metrics in an easily digestible manner. Doncic finished Tuesday's 124-122 loss to the Pacers with 39 points (14-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-12 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block across 38 minutes. [174] On May 2, in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-finals, Doni posted 45 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists in a 121114 loss against the Phoenix Suns. Who Will Have Home Court Advantage In the NBA Finals. Given that Doncic gave them a rough beating, some fans are asking: is there any player who can stop the Doncic onslaught? One of "my guys," Ojomo has the pass-rush ability, impressive first-step quickness, eye-popping length (83 3/8-inch wingspan), and hand use to make plays all over the defensive line, drawing . [112] His eight triple-doubles ranked fourth on the season behind Russell Westbrook (34), Nikola Joki (12), and Ben Simmons (10), as well as tied with LeBron James. [146] On February 12, Doni logged a career-high 46 points with 12 assists, 8 rebounds, one block, and one steal in a 143130 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. record at least 35 points and 19 assists in a triple-double (Oscar Robertson). Long enough to touch his knees standing up like a freak. record 2,000+ points, 750+ rebounds, and 500+ assists in their first 100 career games (Oscar Robertson). [196] On December 27, Doni set a career-high in points (60) and rebounds (21) and became the first player in NBA history to record a 60-point, 20-rebound triple-double in a 126121 victory over the New York Knicks and the first player since James Harden to record a 60-point triple-double, the second in NBA history. But its a very short list of just five players. [211] In Slovenia's 10397 win over Latvia in the quarter-finals, he scored 27 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. [158] Like the previous year, he became the first player since Tim Duncan to be selected twice to the All-NBA First Team in their first three seasons and just the sixth to do so since the ABANBA merger, joining David Thompson, Larry Bird, David Robinson, and Anfernee Hardaway. [250], In December 2019, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich called Doni's playing style "Magic Johnson-like" because "he sees the floor in that same way. The Matador, El Matador, Cool Hand, The Don, Wonder Boy, El Nio Maravilla, Swaggy L, Luka Legend, Too Easy, Luka Magic are nicknames for Luka Doni. Irving: Need to scale back self-imposed pressure, Haliburton pulls a fast one on Doncic to keep possession, Windhorst: Kidd is calling out Luka for 'immature' actions, Breaking down the NBA's historic surge of 50-point performances this season, Kidd on blowing huge lead: Mavs have to 'grow up', Luka makes it looks easy on the and-1 finish, NBA stars play 'Spin the Wheel' with Malika Andrews. His 60 points were also the most scored in Mavericks history, previously held by Nowitzki (53), and surpassed Nowitzki for the most 50-point games in Mavericks history. Overview Luka Doncic is a tall combo guard/wing with elite play-making skills. [208] He was previously linked with several other national teams, including Serbia and Spain. +54 3471. This is something that smaller guards would certainly struggle to accomplish. 4th quarter untimed. In December 2014, he participated in a friendly tournament in Szkesfehrvr, Hungary, averaging 35.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game while shooting 81 percent on two-pointers and 57 percent on three-pointers. [252] Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo called Doni "one of the most talented guys I've ever played against. Comparisons A 6-8, sharp-shooting version of Ricky Rubio. 1999 [134] On August 4, Doni recorded another triple-double with 34 points, 12 assists, and a career-high 20 rebounds in a 114110 overtime win over the Sacramento Kings. [206] On January 30, Doni scored 53 points on 17-of-24 shooting from the field in a 111105 win over the Detroit Pistons, marking his fifth career 50-point game. Wingspan comparison: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 6-11.5. . [193] On November 29, Doni recorded his 51st career triple-double with 41 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 116113 win over the reigning champions Golden State Warriors. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Dunk or Three is a community hub created to help basketball fans learn and improve. average 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists per game multiple seasons (Oscar Robertson). He was 6-of-13 from the field and had seven turnovers. All rights reserved. Atlanta Hawks, 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 2018 NBA Draft, More Luka Doni pages at Sports Reference. Luka Doni Twitter : luka7doncic Instagram: lukadoncic (The Matador, El Matador, Cool Hand, The Don, Wonder Boy, El Nio Maravilla, Swaggy L, Luka Legend, Too Easy, Luka Magic) Position: Point Guard and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 4x All Star 3x All-NBA 2018-19 All-Rookie 2018-19 ROY 77 SUMMARY His long arms are far from the only reason hes taking the NBA by storm, but they certainly play a key role. [6][10], According to his family, Doni first touched a basketball when he was seven months old and frequently played with a miniature hoop in his room by age one. With 39 points Tuesday, Doncic still hasn't had a stretch of three games without a 30-point performance. [147][148] On May 1, Doni recorded 31 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 20 assists in a 125124 victory over the Washington Wizards. The performance made him the third-youngest player in NBA history to accomplish the feat at 19 years and 327 days old, behind LaMelo Ball and Markelle Fultz. [115][116] Doni became the second European player, after Pau Gasol, to win the award[117] and the sixth overall winner not born in the United States. Spin: Doncic had failed to reach 30 points in his previous two games. ten career 35-point triple-doubles before turning 22 years old. That then translates to more baskets, better shots, and generally better defense. [228][229] Standing 6feet 7inches (2.01m) and weighing 230 pounds (104.3kg),[230] he has been praised for his exceptional size and strength for the guard position. That is how he has been able to establish himself as a rare talent and one of the best young players in the league. Luka Doncic is one of the most popular players in the NBA, and for good reason. This may be one of the real reasons why Doncic pounced on him in the first two games. inLjubljana,Slovenia [43] He collected 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in an NBA preseason win on October 3, 2016, over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Third-fewest games played to reach 4,000 career points since the ABANBA merger (Michael Jordan. 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The Pacers, who rank 24th in the NBA in defensive rating, were the perfect remedy for Doncic. Doncics stepbacks wont be worth anything against a 7-foot-2 wingspan. [182] In the game, he became the fourth player since the merger to record 7,000 career points in less than 270 games, joining Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and LeBron James. For Doncic, his wingspan enables him to play in two distinct ways. In the past, teams didnt put a huge emphasis on wingspan. Home Blog What is Luka Doncics Wingspan? [11][21], In September 2012, at 13 years of age, Doni signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid, immediately standing out on the under-16 team with coach Paco Redondo. [109] He edges Hall of Famer Magic Johnson by 117 days. Lukas god-given size and abilities certainly play a role in his success over the past few years. He has that incredible wingspan that can deny those nifty Doncic dimes. [149] With that performance, he became just the fourth player in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double with at least 20 assists, joining Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Russell Westbrook. His long arms give him an incredible reach both on offense and defense, allowing him to make plays that most other players cannot. Doni also grabbed 9 rebounds and had 4 assists in the game. [30] At 16 years, two months, and two days of age, he became the youngest player to ever play for Real Madrid in the ACB and the third-youngest debutant in league history, behind only Ricky Rubio and ngel Rebolo. [139] He finished third behind eventual winner Brandon Ingram and second place Bam Adebayo. Dallas is now 1-5 with Irving and Doncic in the lineup. . [78][79], In November 2019, Doni was nominated to the EuroLeague 201020 All-Decade Team. This type of attitude has blinded many of Wiggins stellar defensive performance. He is the Mavericks' franchise leader in career triple-doubles.[3]. Twitter: avg bball is ~9.44 inches in circumference (he meant diameter*) according to wiki and that appears to be about an 8.5 bball wingspan. His long arms are far from the only reason hes taking the NBA by storm, but they certainly play a key role. Does Michael Jordan Own the Jordan Brand? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It measures an impressive 72, which is above all similar players. He became the youngest player to have 35-point triple-doubles in succession, breaking Oscar Robertson's record. While that makes sense from an athletic point of view, wingspan is also incredibly valuable. Thats because a, Something else to consider is that players with long wingspans tend to have bigger hands. However, the Mavericks did not get Doncic a touch with a chance to win the game in the final 10 seconds, as Kyrie Irving took the last shot. [36] On November 29, Doni posted a season-high 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists against Bilbao. [135] On August 8, Doni had a then-career-high 19 assists, which tied LeBron James for an NBA season-high,[136] 36 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 turnovers in a 136132 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. He Is Also a Sensation", "Luka Doncic is the Best International Prospect Ever", "Nua enk zmeala koarkarja Saa Donia", "Doni: Luka Zvezda? He stands a respectable 67, which allows him to match up well against a lot of smaller wings or guards. Doni made his senior debut for Slovenia in 2016 at only 17 years of age. [11][13] Despite his exclusion from under-14 games at the time, Doni often asked to attend practice, even when his coach asked him to stay home. This is one of the longest wingspans in the league and gives Doncic an incredible advantage on the court. [218] In the semi-final match-up versus France, Doni posted the third triple-double in Olympic men's basketball history with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 18 assists in a 9089 loss. record at least 12 30-point triple-doubles in a season (Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook). He has a wingspan of 6'8. That then translates to more baskets, better shots, and generally better defense. [63] Doni led Real Madrid to a 7977 victory over defending EuroLeague champion Fenerbahe Dou on December 28, contributing 20 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds. NBA All-Star Game First team to 182 wins. 2023 by The Halftimers. The Bucks have given this assignment to Jrue Holiday who is another great defender. [213] In the final, Slovenia won by a score of 9385 over Serbia. Doncic finished Tuesday's 124-122 loss to the Pacers with 39 points (14-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-12 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block across 38 minutes. at least 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists per game in multiple seasons (Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook). [81][82], On March 23, 2021, the Real Madrid Football Club named Doni and Spanish rally driver Carlos Sainz Sr. as honorary members, which is the highest distinction award of the club. [15] Doni also grew up admiring American basketball player LeBron James. [197][198][199][200] On December 31, Doni recorded 51 points, six rebounds, nine assists and four steals in a 126125 win over the San Antonio Spurs. He reads the passing lanes well and seems to have a good understanding of defensive positioning. Has excellent ball handling ability and an uncanny way of scoring in the lane, using ball fakes, floaters and quick release shots. Thats furthered by his wingspan. Luka Doncic has one of the longest wingspans in the NBA. [236] NBA and EuroLeague coach Ettore Messina called him "phenomenal, especially mentally" for his age. [177][178] Two days later, Doni surpassed Dirk Nowitzki in 40-point playoff games with a double-double of 40 points (21 in the fourth quarter) and 11 rebounds in a 109100 Game 3 loss. Strengths Has great size for a guard at 6-8, with good strength and sneaky quickness. [25][26] By the end of the season, he earned all-league honorable mention accolades from the basketball website Eurobasket.com. His feel for spacing and doing subtle things to move the defense is special. Jarred Vanderbilt Played Great Defense on Luka Doncic. [96] On December 8, Doni scored 21 points in a 107104 win over the Houston Rockets. Every 6-foot-8, wingspan hero who averaged five points in college is the next Kawhi Leonard.Every versatile, athletic big is a jump shot away . Throughout the following article, I will cover Doncics wingspan in order to analyze how it stacks up to the rest of the league, the way it helps him during a game, and, most importantly, why it matters so much. With 39 points Tuesday, Doncic still hasn't had a stretch of three games without a 30-point performance. Jahsay 5 yr. ago [20] In April 2012, he participated in the under-13 Lido di Roma Tournament for Olimpija, finishing as MVP and leading scorer with 34.5 points per game. The NBA's leading scorer dominated in the paint, where he made 10 of 13 shots. [76] Also, Doni earned the ACB Best Young Player and MVP accolades after helping his team defeat Kirolbet Baskonia in the league finals. [155] On June 6, in Donis first Game 7, he surpassed his playoff career-high with 46 points and 14 assists. Another advantage, that both Kawhi Leonard and Allen Iverson put into practice, is being able to steal the ball. A lot of that has to do with aspects of his athleticism like his wingspan and vertical jump. Since he is quite tall and is also a gifted passer, he is able to find his teammates over the defense for easy buckets. over 20 career triple-doubles at age 21 or younger. [54] Through 42 ACB games in the season, Doni averaged 7.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3 assists. NBA record 42 points in an NBA playoff debut. His 47-point performance was the second-highest scoring total in EuroBasket history. Many of them were bigger and faster than me too, so I had to beat them with my brain. [74] Doni won the EuroLeague MVP award, being its youngest winner, after averaging 16 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game over 33 EuroLeague games and leading the league in PIR. Thats because a long reach provides players with more options when either getting too or defending the rim. [92] He became the youngest 20-point scorer in Mavericks history. Hes got a broad frame with good lower body strength. The NBA average wingspan for those who stand 66 is 610. We get a guy we think is franchise foundation piece. . [5] In February 2013, Doni led Real Madrid to a Minicopa Endesa win, averaging 24.5 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 steals per game. "[242] By his second year, Luka's ability to accelerate off a pick and blow by defenders to get to the basket is seen as one of his strengths. Press J to jump to the feed. [239][240][241] Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle refuted some of the worries regarding Doni's athleticism, stating that "for a 19-year-old, he's got a really unusual combination of size, speed, and deceptive quickness. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. [91] On October 20, Doni recorded 26 points and 6 rebounds in a 140136 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. record 10+ 30-point triple-doubles in the first two seasons of their career (Oscar Robertson). The Pacers, who rank 24th in the NBA in defensive rating, were the perfect remedy for Doncic. However, the Mavericks did not get Doncic a touch with a chance to win the game in the final 10 seconds, as Kyrie Irving took the last shot. [216], In his Olympic debut on July 26, 2021, Doni scored 48 points in a 118100 victory over Argentina. The extra three inches Doncic gets may not seem like a lot right away, but theyre a big deal when it comes to both scoring and defense. The advantage of an extended reach is something people have known about for years, but its only recently where its started to matter in a more concrete way. [183] Doni also became the sixth player in NBA history to score at least 30 points in each of the first six games of a season and the first to do so since Michael Jordan in the 198687 season. [192] He became the second-fastest player in NBA history (in terms of games played) to reach 7,500-plus points, 2,000-plus rebounds, and 2,000-plus assists, trailing only Oscar Robertson, who accomplished the feat in 254 games compared to the Donis 280 outings. However, Giannis has all the tools to contain Doncic. [57] On October 12, Doni scored a career-high 27 points in his first EuroLeague game of the season to help defeat Anadolu Efes. He's just too good. In the high-profile Sunday matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, Vanderbilt guarded Luka Doncic the most out of any Lakers player (5:49 minutes, according to NBA.com). Doni made his first triple-double of the season on October 25, 2019, posting 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists to help the Mavericks defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 123116. For Doncic, his wingspan enables him to play in two distinct ways. Words at Action Network. Even if the Mavs get rid of James through switches, the Lakers forward would know what to do. [143] He finished fourth overall in the season's final MVP results. Doncic is a guard, but a rather large one. P3 measured him last summer at 6-foot-8, 228 pounds, with a greater standing reach (8-foot-9.5). [280] He learned Spanish after joining Real Madrid. CPA base. Credit: imgur.com. Through 35 EuroLeague contests, he averaged 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Luka Doni was drafted by Atlanta Hawks, 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 2018 NBA Draft. [114] In May, Doni was selected unanimously to the All-Rookie First Team. Original reporting and curated sports data journalism. This caused Doncic to have a slow start to the 2021-22 NBA Season. [48][49] He earned the same honor on January 14, 2017, after posting 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists to help beat Maccabi Tel Aviv. However, the Mavericks did not get Doncic a touch with a chance to win the game in the final 10 seconds, as Kyrie Irving took the last shot. Doncic who has a wingspan of 7 feet 2 inches is very confident and hopeful for this season along with the launch of his new shoes The Jordan Luka 1. Coming to his wingspan, which is also an important indicator of an athlete's potential, Luka's wingspan is reported to be around 7ft 2in. He became the first player since Tim Duncan in the 199899 season to be selected to an All-NBA First Team in a first or second season. [62] On December 8, he set a career-high in scoring with 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists against Olympiacos Piraeus. Now, more people have joined the bandwagon as theyre down 2-0 to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round. [194] Doni also tied Dirk Nowitzki for the second-most 40-point outings in Mavericks history (20), trailing only Mark Aguirre (22). 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