Luka Doncic Biography: Net Worth, Parents, Age, Height, Stats, Wikipedia, Family, Instagram, Girlfriend

Luka Doncic is a basketball phenomenon with impressive skills, versatility, and leadership.

He plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA and the Slovenia national team, where he has placed himself as one of the best players in the game.

He has won numerous awards and accolades, both in Europe and the US, and has broken several records. He is also known for his humble personality, passion for the sport, and love for his family and fans.

Profile

• Full name: Luka Doncic
• Nickname: Luka, The Don, Wonder Boy, El Niño Maravilla
• Date of birth: February 28, 1999
• Age: 24 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Nationality: Slovenian
• Profession: Professional basketball player
• Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
• Parents: Sasa Doncic (father), Mirjam Poterbin (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Girlfriend: Anamaria Goltes
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Dating
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life & Education

Luka Doncic, who clocked 24 in 2023, was born on February 28, 1999 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

His father, Sasa Doncic, was a professional basketball player who played for several clubs in Slovenia, Spain, and France.

His mother, Mirjam Poterbin, is a former model and dancer and owns a beauty salon.

Luka inherited his father’s love for basketball and started playing at seven. He joined the youth academy of Union Olimpija, a Slovenian club, where he showed his talent and potential.

He made his senior debut for the club at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player in the history of the Slovenian League.

Luka moved to Spain in 2012 and joined the youth academy of Real Madrid, one of Europe’s most successful and prestigious clubs.

He continued to impress with his skills and maturity and made his debut for the senior team in 2015 at 16, becoming the youngest player in the club’s history.

He also attended the Arcangel High School in Madrid, where he learned Spanish and English. He graduated from high school in 2017.

Personal Life

Luka Doncic is in a relationship with Anamaria Goltes, a Slovenian-American model. Luka has also been linked to women such as Slovenian singer Anja Kotar, Spanish model Estela Goñi, and American actress Hailee Steinfeld.

Still, none of these relationships have been confirmed. He is very close to his mother, his biggest supporter and fan.

He also has a good relationship with his father despite their divorce when he was eight years old. He considers his father as his role model and mentor.

Career

Luka Doncic has had an amazing and successful career in Europe and the US. He has won many titles and awards and has broken many records. Here are some highlights of his career:

In Europe, he led Real Madrid to the 2018 EuroLeague title, winning the EuroLeague MVP and the Final Four MVP. He also won the ACB MVP, the ACB Best Young Player, and the EuroLeague Rising Star awards.

He was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team and the EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team. He won three Liga ACB titles, two Spanish King’s Cups, and one FIBA Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid.

In NBA, he was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft but was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on the same night.

He won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2019, becoming the second European player to do so after Pau Gasol.

He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and the NBA All-Star Team in 2020 and 2021. He was also named to the All-NBA First Team in 2020 and the All-NBA Second Team in 2021.

He has averaged 25.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game in his first three seasons in the league.

He has recorded 36 triple-doubles, the most by any player in NBA history before turning 23. He has also scored 40 or more points in 15 games, the most by any player in Mavericks history.

On the international scene, he represented Slovenia at the 2017 EuroBasket, where he helped his country win its first-ever gold medal. He was named to the All-Tournament Team and was the youngest player ever to do so.

He also led Slovenia to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics, where he scored 48 points in his debut game against Argentina, the second-highest-scoring performance in Olympic history.

Net Worth

Luka Doncic has an estimated net worth of around $10 million.

He earns most of his basketball salary, which is $10.1 million for the 2021-22 season. He also has endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, BioSteel, 2K Sports, and Fanatics.

Controversy

Luka Doncic has been criticized for some minor issues, such as:

His tendency to complain and argue with the officials has resulted in him receiving several technical fouls and fines. He has admitted that he needs to work on his emotions and control his temper.

His lack of defensive effort and intensity has been exposed by some of the elite players and teams in the league. He has acknowledged that he needs to improve his defence and become a complete player.

Some fans and analysts have questioned his weight and fitness, who have suggested that he is overweight and out of shape. He has denied these claims and has said that he is comfortable with his body and his game.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @lukadoncic
• Twitter handle: @luka7doncic