Get the latest news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox.Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North TexasCopyright © 2020 The Dallas Morning News. That'd be LeBron James. The team's ball boy that year? "He also joked about facing LeBron in an interview with Yahoo Sports' Shams Charania:His other favorite NBA players include Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, Could Luka Dončić be the best player in this year's He was named the youngest EuroLeague MVP [both in the regular season and in the Final Four] in the league's history after leading his Real Madrid team to a title. Doncic is originally from Ljubljana, Slovenia, but moved to Madrid, Spain to play pro basketball for Real Madrid. In addition to her experience playing sports, Poterbin was also a model, and now runs a beauty shop. "Doncic's father, Sasa Doncic, played with Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic on the same Slovenian League team in 2008. ...[His mother] Mirjam [Poterbin] moved here two years ago to live with him. It was a decision that took a while for both Doncic and Poterbin to consider. He has a DNA to him and checks all of the boxes. "The talent, the work ethic, the team mindset, you would hate to be the one to pass on Luka. The two won a championship together.

Doncic says he spends two to three hours a day playing video games like FIFA and Overwatch. Luka Doncic’s mother, Mirjam Poterbin, has been with her son every step of the way on his journey to the NBA. He played mostly as small forward. Favorite NBA player. Where he is is about to change as Luka heads to the NBA, but there is no doubt his connection with his mom will remain the same. "But man, to be like Steve Nash I need to work so much. I like to see my teammates play better. "He is very mature because of his life -- to go away so early. Here are 10 things you need to know about Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic. When Doncic was just 13 he moved from Slovenia to Spain to be part of Real Madrid’s basketball program. "Ask Doncic of the comparisons to Nash, and you can hear the excitement in his voice," Charania said. "In his rookie season with the Mavericks, Doncic became well-known for making some unorthodox shots.No shot better epitomizes that than this 3-pointer he flicked in from the corner against Portland with 0.6 seconds left to force overtime.Doncic had plenty of other crazy shots in his rookie season. His son Luka, who's also a basketball player, currently plays for Real Madrid. Near the sofa, there's a desk with an ergonomic chair designed for gaming.

(“Most of the time, when I get home … I see Luka playing,”[former teammate] Willy Hernangomez says. Mirjam Poterbin, Luka Doncic’s Mom: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know “It has not surprised me, at all. Luka has had a great season at Real Madrid, has come to the selection with great enthusiasm and has found a very healthy environment,” “He is very mature because of his life — to go away so early,”Near the sofa, there’s a desk with an ergonomic chair designed for gaming. Doncic has not commented publicly about his relationship with his father. Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. )Doncic’s mother moved to Madrid to be there to support her son. "He's my favorite, he can play in a lot of different … In 2004 he played two games for the Slovenia national team at FIBA EuroBasket 2005 qualification. Currently he works as coach. Ultimately, they believed it was best for his own development, even though it would mean Doncic would be apart from his family.

It's different to compare me to an NBA player like him because that is such a great, great level. "He's my favorite, he can play in a lot of different positions," he said in the video below.

"I can too, but to be like LeBron, I have to work much harder. All rights reserved.10 things to know about Mavs' Luka Doncic, including his signature moment vs. the Rockets, some amazing shots and more He has played in a physical setting for years and has dismantled NBA guys. Where he is is about to change as Luka heads to the NBA, but there is no doubt his connection with his mom will remain the same. "Think of a 6-7 Steve Nash that isn't quite the shooter Steve was but is only a teenager," Cuban said. Poterbin spoke about their relationship in an interview with Euro Hoops. Doncic says he spends two to three hours a day playing video games like FIFA and Overwatch. "Speaking of Nash, here's what the former Mavs point guard had to say of Doncic, via Yahoo Sports:Doncic's agent, Bill Duffy -- who also was Nash's agent, told Charania he can see the Nash comparison as well.