Luka Doncic: 3 little known facts about the Dallas Mavericks superstar

From the moment he stepped foot on an NBA court, everyone knew Luka Doncic was destined to be a franchise cornerstone for the Dallas Mavericks. He won Rookie of the Year in 2019 and has been a regular name in MVP ballots. However, there are still a few aspects of his life and career that many people may not know. We found three of them

The birth of Luka Day in Dallas

Back in 2021, Luka Doncic was having a year for the ages. For starters, he became the youngest player in NBA history to be named to multiple All-NBA First Teams. Off the court, he played a huge role in the community by donating close to $2,000,000 to support COVID-19 victims.

But what ultimately led Dallas County to honor the Mavericks star with a holiday was his incredible performance leading Slovenia to its first Olympic appearance as a country. Whenever July 6 rolls around in Dallas, that day will now be known as “Luka Day.”

Luka Doncic can speak multiple languages

Playing basketball in multiple countries at a young age, Doncic had no choice but to learn different languages quickly or he'd have no idea how to understand playbooks and communicate with his teammates.

As of today, Luka is fluent in four languages. His native tongue of Slovenia and Serbian. Then he learned Spanish when he played for Real Madrid. Once he made the NBA, Doncic learned how to speak English.

Doncic made a lot of history in the EuroLeague

As most of his fans know, Doncic made a name for himself playing for Real Madrid before the NBA. When he made his debut in 2015, he became the youngest player to ever play in the EuroLeague at 13 years old.

His early exposure to high-level competition helped him develop the skills and mental toughness needed to succeed at the highest level of basketball, and it showed six years later when Doncic made more history by becoming the youngest Final Four MVP in EuroLeague history.

At 24 years old, Doncic's impact on the game and his community is profound, and he continues to grow and evolve as a player. As he continues to make history on and off the court, one can only imagine the heights he'll reach once his basketball career is over.