How old is Luka Doncic?

Luka Dončić is among the most renowned Slovenian basketball players to grace the NBA floor. Despite only playing eight years of professional Basketball, the reputation and success he has garnered is an uncommon feat to achieve in professional Basketball. With his exceptional skills and talent on the court, Luka is a reliable part of every team he plays for, whether it be the Dallas Mavericks or team Slovenia.

Early Life

Luka was born on February 28, 1999. Growing up seeing his father play professional basketball, Luka developed a natural inclination towards the sport. Therefore, it was no surprise that Luka would follow the same path eventually.

When Luka’s dad Mr. Saša Dončić was interviewed in 2001, he expressed the early age interest Luka picked up from him and would practice his shooting on a miniature hoop he had in the house. At age seven, Luka joined the Olimpija Youth Academy and began learning organized, competitive basketball.

Before growing his dedication towards basketball, Luka's athletic nature made him try different sports, including football (soccer) but he had to give it up as he grew taller for the sport.

In 2008 when Mr Dončić started playing for Union Olimpija, the team’s head coach invited Luka to practice with players of his age and get a good grip on the game’s competitive spirit. Little did the coach know that one day Luka would achieve immense success as he progressed.

Since then, Luka began his ascent and built an amazing youth career before playing professional ball. He represented his father’s hometown club Union Olimpija and then later Real Madrid in multiple tournaments and won tournament MVP on two or more occasions.

Professional Career

As he continued to develop his skills as a young athlete, it became evident that Luka possessed immense potential. In 2015, at only 16 years old, he made his debut for Real Madrid’s senior team in Liga ACB, becoming the youngest to play for the prestigious club and the third youngest in league history. This marked the beginning of what would soon become one of the most promising careers in European basketball history.

It didn't take long for him to establish himself as one of Europe's top players despite being significantly younger than many of his competitors. His remarkable performances led Real Madrid to several notable victories and helped solidify their position as one of Europe's powerhouses.

After achieving considerable success overseas, Luka Donic decided to declare for the 2018 NBA Draft and was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks before immediately being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for a future first-round pick (2019) and the draft rights for Trae Young.

Since getting drafted by Dallas at just 19 years of age, Dončić has shown incredible maturity and skill beyond his years. In every season, Luka has kept progressing and continues to impress fans and critics alike with his ability to dominate games and make clutch plays.

Luka's style of play, characterized by his court vision, exceptional passing skills, and scoring ability, has earned him comparisons to basketball legends such as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Achievements & Awards

Throughout his career so far, Luka Dončić has garnered numerous achievements and accolades. In 2019, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year for his impressive debut season, averaging 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and six assists per game. He also became the youngest player in NBA history to record consecutive triple-doubles at just age 19.

Personal Life

Outside of basketball, Luka maintains a relatively private personal life despite his fame. He deeply values family connections and credits his parents for shaping his character and helping him build the promising life he lives today. His close relationship with his parents remains a constant source of support throughout his journey.

Luka’s girlfriend, Anamaria Goltes is a Slovenian model and social media personality. The two have been together since his days playing in Europe. Luka announced his engagement to Anamaria via a collective post on Instagram. Luka popped the ring to his girlfriend on the fitting date of July 7, which matches his jersey number of 77 for Dallas.

Overall, Luka is a testament to how dedication and natural talent can catapult one towards extraordinary success. As we witness him mature both personally and professionally before our eyes; there is no doubt that Luka Dončić will remain one of basketball's brightest stars for many years to come.