Luka Doncic is a Slovenian professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. Read the full article to know his net worth, age, salary, and height.
Doncic’s father Sasa Doncic was a basketball coach and a former basketball player. So, he got the privilege to learn the skills of a good basketball player from his home. Luckily, he grew up to be a tall boy and started playing basketball on his school team.
“The Matador” as he is known, also represents the Slovenian national basketball team. At such a young age he has broken several NBA records. The Slovenian player started his professional career at the tender age of 16 and became the youngest in club history. After that, there was no slowing down. He contributed to many of his team’s victories since his induction into the youth academy of Real Madrid. He led his team to win the 2018 EuroLeague title and also won the EuroLeague Most Valuable Player award for his outstanding performance.
Doncic joined the team Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Draft. He was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and also earned the Rookie of the Year award for the 2018-19 season. The game against the Minnesota Timberwolves was a special one for him as he became the youngest 20-point scorer for the franchise.
The 22-year-old has also got an exceptional national team record. He was a member of the Slovenian team that won the EuroBasket 2017 tournament. In 2018, Doncic was also named the Slovenian Sportsman of the Year.
Luka Doncic’s personal details
| Full Name | Luka Dončić |
| Nickname | Swaggy L, Too Easy, The Matador |
| Born | February 28, 1999
Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Debut | 2015 |
| Height | 201 cm |
| Weight | 104 kg |
| Age | 22 |
| Birthplace | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Father name | Saša Dončić |
| Mother name | Mirjam Poterbin |
| Salary | $10.1 million |
| Twitter Handle | @luka7doncic |
| Instagram Handle | @lukadoncic |
Age
Luka debuted at a very young age of 16 and became the youngest basketball player in the club’s history. Now he is just 22.
Luka Doncic’s Net worth and Salary
It is estimated that Doncic’s net worth is about $5 million. The recent 2021-22 season of the ace player has brought him a contract of $10.1 million with his team. Apart from that, he has made several endorsements with Nike’s Jordan Brand and BioSteel.
Height
The 22-year-old has an impressive height of 201 cm that is quite perfect for a basketball player. His perfect height and weight are the factors that help him a lot in his game.
Nickname
Doncic’s fans and teammates call him by several names like Swaggy L, Too Easy, and The Matador.
Recent News about Luka Doncic
Everybody is gearing up for the big game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers. However, the latest news about the Mavericks ace player Luka Doncic is not good for the team.
A few hours before the game the Mavs announced Doncic’s unavailability for the game. He also missed the last two matches due to knee and ankle injuries. It would be a tough ask for the team to grab a win against such a huge opponent without Luka Doncic.
Read Also:
