Luka Doncic continues to leave fans in awe with his incredible play at EuroBasket 2025. In a thrilling 84-77 victory over Italy, he dropped a jaw-dropping 42 points, leading Slovenia to the quarter-finals. What made the performance even more remarkable was that Doncic scored 30 of those points in the first half, showcasing his ability to take over a game when it matters most.
To add to the incredible stat line, Doncic grabbed 10 rebounds and shot 45.5% from beyond the arc—putting to rest any concerns about his three-point shooting after some struggles in the group stages.
Luka Doncic’s Historic Statistical Domination
Through the knockout rounds, Doncic has been nothing short of spectacular. With 34 points per game, he’s comfortably leading the scoring leaderboard. He’s also sitting second in assists with 7.2 per game and holds the top spot in efficiency rating at an impressive 36.7.
The dominance hasn’t gone unnoticed, and fans are already calling for Doncic to be crowned EuroBasket MVP. The buzz has even spilled over to the NBA, with some fans predicting Doncic could take home the NBA MVP next season if he keeps this form up. “Just hand him the EuroBasket MVP already,” one fan wrote on social media.
Luka Doncic’s Play Drawing Michael Jordan Comparisons
The pressure Doncic has carried for Slovenia has been immense, and yet he’s delivered time and time again. His tournament-leading performance has led fans to draw comparisons to some of the greatest individual efforts in basketball history.
One fan even pointed out the similarities between Doncic‘s run and Michael Jordan’s iconic performances during his championship runs. “Carrying them like MJ in ’98 Finals, had 45 out of 86 team’s points,” the fan wrote, referencing Jordan’s legendary Game 6 performance against the Utah Jazz. It’s high praise, but for good reason. Doncic is averaging 36.89% of Slovenia’s total points in this tournament—an extraordinary number that reflects his impact on every game.
Doncic Proving Doubters Wrong as Slovenia Faces Germany in Quarter-Finals
Throughout the tournament, many questioned whether Slovenia could make a deep run due to a roster that lacked some key players. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst even predicted early elimination for Slovenia. But Doncic has been on a mission to prove the doubters wrong, elevating his teammates and leading by example.
With Germany waiting in the quarter-finals, Slovenia faces its toughest challenge yet. But if Doncic’s recent performances are any indication, there’s no limit to what he can accomplish as he looks to guide Slovenia to another EuroBasket title. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly watching to see just how far he can take them.
It’s clear that Luka Doncic is on a path to greatness, and with his current form, the MVP talk isn’t just limited to EuroBasket—he’s making a serious case for NBA honors as well.
