Luka Doncic Basketball fans have been craving the action since the NBA Finals wrapped up in June, and many have turned their attention to the EuroBasket tournament. With stars like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and other NBA heavyweights competing, Luka Doncic has undoubtedly been the standout performer.
Leading Slovenia all the way to the quarter-finals after a hard-fought 84-77 victory over Italy in the first knockout round, Doncic has been nothing short of spectacular. According to reporter Marc Stein, Luka’s performance at EuroBasket has epitomized the “amazing” level of competition in the tournament.
Marc Stein on Luka Doncic’s Commitment to EuroBasket
Stein couldn’t help but praise the dedication of the world’s best players at EuroBasket, especially Luka Doncic, who has put everything into helping a depleted Slovenia team reach the last eight. Despite missing key players like Vlatko Cancar and Josh Nebo, Doncic has carried his team on his shoulders, proving just how much he cares about his country’s success on the international stage.
There was even an “injury scare” that had Lakers fans urging Doncic to sit out the tournament and rest for the upcoming NBA season. But Luka ignored the advice and pushed through, determined to lead Slovenia to glory.
“It’s amazing how much they care about this. Luka Doncic has the weakest team around him that he has ever had on the senior level with Slovenia,” Stein remarked before Slovenia’s win over Italy. “He had the injury scare, and I’m sure Lakers fans were like, ‘Take the summer off and don’t play.’ But Slovenia went 3-2 in group play, and Luka has them in the knockout round with a chance to win.”
Stein also highlighted how winning EuroBasket in 2017 remains one of Slovenia’s most cherished sporting achievements, and Doncic has shown he’s willing to give everything to add another title to their collection. “Luka has been playing out of this world, and it’s all for pride,” he added. “Slovenia beating Serbia to win EuroBasket in 2017 means so much to the people there—it’s massive.”
Luka Doncic and Slovenia Face Germany in the Quarter-Finals
After their victory over Italy, Slovenia now faces the heavy favorites, Germany, in the EuroBasket quarter-finals. Germany, led by NBA talents Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder, will be a tough test, but with Doncic firing on all cylinders, Slovenia will be hopeful of pulling off the upset.
Here’s the full quarter-final lineup for September 9-10:
September 9:
- Lithuania vs Greece
- Turkey vs Poland
September 10:
- Germany vs Slovenia
- Finland vs Georgia
Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece will square off against Lithuania for a chance to make the semi-finals, while Finland’s Lauri Markkanen will take on Georgia in a battle featuring Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze.
With Luka Doncic leading Slovenia and showing what it truly means to play for your country, EuroBasket 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable tournament.
