Basketball players generally spend the summer relaxing, but Luka Doncic never stops playing. At EuroBasket 2022, he is now smothering his opponents as he leads Slovenia to a run of spectacular wins.
Doncic, one of the select few athletes, has excelled in both the North American and European championships. He has established himself as one of the finest European players in history and has won countless trophies on both continents.
The Dallas Mavericks guard admits that his performance in the tournament thus far has been uneven and blames his opponents’ defense for it. The Slovenian guard thinks that NBA clubs can’t match the defensive prowess of European teams.
“I’m convinced that the NBA has excellent defenders. Doncic, who has had a distinguished career and played against other teams, acknowledged that the team’s defense is better in Europe. He is aware of the contrasts between various playing philosophies.
Luka Doncic believes that FIBA should emphasize defense more
Before being selected, Luka Doncic dominated European teams for years, but he only entered the championship in 2018. The NBA has its constraints, which are sometimes an issue for international players.
The Dallas Mavericks player noted how FIBA’s smaller pitch supports team defense. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doncic’s competitor in EuroBasket 2022, is one of the top defenders in the most prestigious league in the world.
Earlier, Doncic made a comparison between the NBA and the European Championship. The three-time All-Star thinks it will be simpler to score if offensive NBA players are given more room. Doncic has excellent defensive skills, as seen by his 26.4 points per game over the previous four years.
EuroBasket 2022 is dominated by Luka Doncic.
After another successful NBA season and a trip to the Western Conference Finals, Luka Doncic is poised to triumph. Under his direction, Slovenia finished EuroBasket 2022 with one of the finest records, going 4-1.
In their lone loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Stars managed just 16 points. He bounced back, though, and helped Slovenia to two huge victories over France and Germany.
Doncic beat Germany with a 36-point, 10-rebound performance to rapidly bounce back from the loss.
He won 88-80 with a 56% field goal percentage.
The most impressive was Doncic’s most recent display. Against France and Rudy Gobert, he only managed to score 47 points. He shot 65.2% in the 88-82 victory, with 54.5% coming from beyond the arc.