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Luka Doncic
Luka Dončić
Luka Dončić is a Slovenian professional basketball player listed as a forward-guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. A former Real Madrid standout, he entered the NBA in 2018 and has since won Rookie of the Year, earned multiple All-NBA First Team selections, led the league in scoring and reached the NBA Finals.
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At a glance
- Dončić is listed as a Los Angeles Lakers forward-guard as of August 19, 2026.
- He led Real Madrid to the 2017-18 EuroLeague title and received both EuroLeague MVP and Final Four MVP honors.
- His NBA honors include the 2018-19 Rookie of the Year award, six All-NBA First Team selections through 2026 and the 2023-24 scoring title.
- Dončić was part of the Slovenian team that won the country's first FIBA EuroBasket championship in 2017.
Early development and Real Madrid
Born on February 28, 1999, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Dončić began playing in Olimpija's youth program at age eight and signed with Real Madrid at 13. He developed into a leading European player with Real Madrid, helping the club win the 2017-18 EuroLeague title while earning EuroLeague MVP and Final Four MVP honors.
NBA career and honors
Atlanta selected Dončić third overall in the 2018 NBA Draft before trading his rights to Dallas. He won the 2018-19 NBA Rookie of the Year award and was selected to the All-NBA First Team in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026. During the 2023-24 regular season, he led the NBA in scoring at 33.9 points per game.
NBA Finals and move to Los Angeles
Dončić helped Dallas reach the 2024 NBA Finals, where the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired him from Dallas in a three-team trade announced on February 2, 2025, and he was listed by the Lakers as a forward-guard as of August 19, 2026.
International career with Slovenia
Dončić has represented Slovenia in senior international basketball. He was part of the national team that defeated Serbia in the 2017 EuroBasket final to secure Slovenia's first European championship.
Timeline
- Won FIBA EuroBasket with Slovenia, securing the country's first European championship.
- Led Real Madrid to the 2017-18 EuroLeague title and received EuroLeague MVP and Final Four MVP honors.
- Selected third overall by Atlanta in the NBA Draft before his draft rights were traded to Dallas.
- Named the 2018-19 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year.
- Won the NBA scoring title and helped Dallas reach the NBA Finals.
- Acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team trade.
- Selected to the 2025-26 All-NBA First Team.
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Current context
- Dončić is listed as a Los Angeles Lakers forward-guard. This roster-related fact may change through a trade, free agency or another transaction.
- Dončić is listed as No. 77 by the Los Angeles Lakers. Jersey assignments may change; the reviewed Lakers player page indicated no change as of this date.
Biographical facts
- Luka Dončić was born on February 28, 1999, and is a native of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- He began playing in Olimpija's youth program at age eight and signed with Real Madrid at age 13.
- He led Real Madrid to the 2017-18 EuroLeague title and was named EuroLeague MVP and EuroLeague Final Four MVP; Real Madrid describes him as the youngest recipient of both awards.
- Dončić won the 2018-19 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year award.
- He was selected to the All-NBA First Team in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026.
- He led the NBA in scoring during the 2023-24 regular season, averaging 33.9 points per game.
- Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks reached the 2024 NBA Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.
- He was part of Slovenia's team that won the country's first FIBA EuroBasket title in 2017.
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- Los Angeles Lakers Forward-guard 2025-02-02–present
- Dallas Mavericks Professional basketball player 2025-02-02
- Real Madrid Professional basketball player
- Slovenia national basketball team Senior international player
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