Luka Doncic to make $80 million per season soon?

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Despite only playing for 5⃣th-8⃣th places, 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is going ALL OUT versus 🇱🇹 Lithuania 😳
19 PTS
5 REB
6/11 FG
16 EFF
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/j9YZCYxxkr – 9:12 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic dances his way past Lithuania’s defense with style 🕺
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/r9JZ7hUouH – 8:52 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Lithuania leads 33-21 after one. Luka tried to go behind his back through a double team and takes another shot on that thigh. Please…now that fans got to see him, sit him. Save him from himself and for the Mavericks – 8:51 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic in action against Lithuania #FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/iw6ygv7vph – 8:50 AM

Tom Ziller @teamziller
Wrote about the most important skill for Luka to develop to reach his true potential, and how Shai is on the precipice of entering the conversation Luka’s been in. open.substack.com/pub/ziller/p/l… pic.twitter.com/R89d0PurmP – 7:41 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
URBONUS crew @Urbodo, @Ryxa41, @augis04 are back with another episode! 🍿
World Cup semi-final predictions
How Serbia exposed Lithuania
Canada’s way of stopping Luka Doncic
Is Zagars a EuroLeague player?
and more..
basketnews.com/news-194366-pr… – 6:58 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
New URBONUS w/ @augis04 & @Ryxa41
– the issue with Luka Doncic & Slovenia
– Dillon Brooks & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
– a weird feeling watching Dennis Schroder
– Zagars EuroLeague material?
– How Serbia exposed Lithuania
– World Cup semifinal predictions
basketnews.com/news-194366-pr… – 6:23 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Luka Doncic packed the Mall of Asia Arena and the press conference room.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander packed the mixed zone.
BUT, Dillon Brooks gave us extra sauce in such an unforgettable night.
Daily diary from Manila on @SportalgrG. #FIBAWC #Canada #MojTim
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 3:59 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
World Cup roundup: Germany beats Latvia, advances to face USA in semis; Canada knocks off Slovenia, Doncic ejected for arguing calls
nbcsports.com/nba/news/germa… – 2:56 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Luka Doncic: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best players in the world sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 2:28 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Refereeing was a big talk after Slovenia’s loss against Canada.
After getting ejected, Luka Doncic said that it wasn’t fair. Zoran Dragic went even further 👀
basketnews.com/news-194348-zo… – 2:26 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Luka Doncic lived a unique time in Manila. Despite the outcome vs. Canada, the fans treated him like a rock star in every step on the floor.
A closer look at Doncic game and actions at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Story on @SportalgrG. #FIBAWC #MojTim #MFFL
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 1:32 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Is Luka the perimeter version of Shaq? Because of his size and ability (Most of the time) to play through contact, people can get away with physicality against him that they wouldn’t against others. – 1:04 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia is supposed to play two games in the consolation bracket tomorrow vs Lithuania and on Sat. I’m never in favor of load management, but I really hope Luka doesn’t play either of those games. They don’t mean anything. @FIBA would be best served eliminating these games. – 12:44 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
For the diehards: Sneaky good consolation game tomorrow morning between Lithuania and Slovenia, presuming Luka and JV both play. – 12:32 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Slovenia’s Klemen Prepelic on the tech that got Luka Doncic ejected: “Unacceptable”
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1550… – 12:31 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic accusing refs of not wanting to call fouls on him:
“The refs told one of the guys, ‘We’re not going to call a foul on him because he’s coming at us.’ I know I complain a lot, but I don’t think this is fair.” #FIBAWC #WinForAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1550… – 11:33 AM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Takeaways from SGA, Canada’s win against Luka Doncic and Slovenia in World Cup quarterfinals: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 11:18 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇨🇦 Dillon Brooks was waiting for 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic in the tunnel? 😆
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/bM5BJwE2zW – 11:15 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Sekulic on Luka Doncic’s emotions:
“It’s difficult to play and control emotions when you get hit constantly all game long. I know it’s not great, it doesn’t look good, but it’s very difficult & frustrating. He is a great player & it’s tough to guard him in a legal way.” – 11:02 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic admitted that the refereeing vs 🇨🇦 Canada wasn’t fair 🗣
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/PJLEf21Za3 – 10:59 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic admitted that the refereeing vs 🇨🇦 Canada wasn’t fair 🗣
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/BUpGZw5fen – 10:58 AM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Strong, deep Canadian team knocks Luka Doncic and Slovenia out of medal contention at the FIBA World Cup. Details here:
mavs.com/world-cup-upda… – 10:55 AM

Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Canada/Slovenia was hilarious — just a heroic battle between Luka and Dillon Brooks to see who would get kicked out first. Also, SGA was the best guy on the court. Yeah I said it. – 10:52 AM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Luka Doncic when asked about Dillon Brooks:
“I think Dillon played great, he was very physical like he always does. A lot of people don’t like him but I respect him for what he does and he does that stuff really good.” – 10:51 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Asked Klemen Prepelic about the difference in the physicality through the 2nd half vs. Canada. “I don’t understand why Luka got a technical foul.” #FIBAWC #MojTom pic.twitter.com/ERiay5RFWY – 10:51 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic on Dillon Brooks:
“A lot of people don’t like him, but I respect him for what he does. And he does that really good.” – 10:51 AM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Maybe I’m pessimistic but Dallas absolutely NEEDED an athletic rim-protecting center to help Luka Doncic, and Christian Wood was not the answer, so now he’s supposed to be the answer next to LeBron and AD?
I guess we’ll see just how much better LeBron can make you this season. – 10:46 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Asked Klemen about the difference in the physicality through the 2nd half. “I don’t understand why Luka got a technical foul.” #FIBAWC #MojTom pic.twitter.com/xMPAGb204k – 10:45 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The duet of dreams overcame Luka & Slovenia 🤯👏
🇨🇦 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander:
31 PTS
10 REB
4 AST
40 EFF
🇨🇦 RJ Barrett:
24 PTS
9 REB
8/16 2PT
21 EFF
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/ZmrFdTNvjt – 10:44 AM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
Shai erupts. Dillon AND Luka tossed. And now we’re semifinal round away from a Canada-US final at the World Cup. @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/4838202/2023/0… – 10:40 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The duet of dreams overcame Luka & Slovenia 🤯👏
🇨🇦 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander:
31 PTS
10 REB
4 AST
40 EFF
🇨🇦 RJ Barrett:
24 PTS
9 REB
8/16 2PT
21 EFF
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/kIcHiumt2o – 10:39 AM

Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
Shai Might Be Surpassing Luka Hive assemble – 10:37 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
After being eliminated & ejected 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic didn’t want to talk with the media 👀
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/gXUXvQmqhh – 10:30 AM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Thinking about this after seeing Luka get ejected this morning: I would like to read an article/study that explores the why behind certain players complaining to refs/getting technicals so much more than others.
I think we know it’s some sort of combination of competitiveness… – 10:28 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic and Slovenia are OUT from the World Cup 😱
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/CL4VpWYWaX – 10:26 AM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic’s World Cup run ends with Slovenia’s 100-89 loss to Canada in the quarterfinals. He was ejected after getting his second technical in the fourth quarter. – 10:26 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Luka Doncic score card today:
Points: SGA
Rebounds: SGA
Assists: Luka
Wins: SGA
Ejections: Luka – 10:25 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The moment when 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic got ejected from the game versus 🇨🇦 Canada 👀
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/UnI5ShoASk – 10:25 AM

Royce Young @royceyoung
SGA was the best player on the floor today as Canada advance to the semifinals, taking down Luka Doncic and Slovenia.
– SGA: 31 points on 8-12 shooting, 10 rebounds, 4 assists
– Lu Dort: 8 points (2-4 from 3) – 10:24 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Nov 28. Rockets at Mavericks. Round 1 of 4 Luka vs Brooks. And it’s an NBA Cup game too. – 10:24 AM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Luka Doncic Ejected in FIBA World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Against Canada sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 10:24 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander today
31 PTS
10 REB
4 AST
2 STL
SGA out-duels Luka Doncic on the international stage. pic.twitter.com/owdkSb6BqX – 10:22 AM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
FINAL: Canada 100, Slovenia 89
SGA: 31 points (8-of-12 FG, 14-of-16 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one turnover
Doncic: 26 points (8-of-20), five assists, four rebounds, three turnovers. Ejected midway through the fourth quarter. – 10:22 AM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Dončić and Dillon Brooks BOTH ejected from Canada vs. Slovenia
Dončić picked up two technical fouls while Brooks was ejected for taunting 🍿 pic.twitter.com/FbMMvFrul3 – 10:21 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka Doncic picks up 2nd technical foul, ejected.
Canada looking to advance to #FIBAWC2023 semifinals, up 94-78 on Slovenia with 5:30 left in quarterfinals matchup. pic.twitter.com/cxSCaTONAS – 10:10 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is EJECTED from the do or die game as he exits clapping to the referees 😬
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/yh1qwGynmJ – 10:10 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Luka Doncic has been ejected, and the fans exploded. “Ref, you suck,” they screamed. #FIBAWC – 10:08 AM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
And Luka just got a technical and got ejected
Ref gonna catch heat but Luka was whining and crying the entire game. – 10:07 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic DISQUALIFIED with a second “T”
#FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/jhT4Z9COvA – 10:07 AM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dillon Brooks and Luka Doncic both ejected over the span of 30 seconds in the 4th quarter of a quarterfinals game. FIBA officials, man. Come on. – 10:07 AM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
I take that back, Luka gets second technical and his night is done – 10:06 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic ejected. – 10:05 AM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka just got tossed for arguing. – 10:05 AM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Brooks gets a second technical and is ejected, Dort now has 4 PFs, it’s Luka time – 10:05 AM

Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Dillon Brooks ejected with 7:06 to go. Canada up 15.
This could be huge. Brooks was on Luka. Dort now drawing the assignment but he just picked up his 4th foul.
Hang tight, 🇨🇦. – 10:05 AM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Canada takes an 80-71 lead into the fourth quarter, SGA continues to dominate with 22 and RJ right there with him with 19. Brooks playing his role to a T again. Luka looms with 25.
#FIBAWC – 9:54 AM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
SGA through 3 quarters: 22 points on 10 shots (6-for-7 from inside the arc, 7-for-7 from the line).
Luka: 25-4-4
Those 2 have been every bit as good as advertised.
Canada by 9 going into the 4th quarter after outscoring Slovenia 30-21 in the 3rd. – 9:53 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka Doncic 3.
R.J. Barrett 3.
Slovenia 3 off Doncic assist.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3.
Canada up 80-64 late in 3rd quarter of #FIBAWC quarterfinals. pic.twitter.com/UjJm2pnXrI – 9:49 AM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Where would this Canadian team be if not for Dillon Brooks? They’d be watching the quarterfinals from home. He saved their tails against Spain the other day and, now, his defensive work on Luka in this 3rd quarter has completely turned the game. What a tournament for him. – 9:47 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka is normally so automatic when he gets below the dotted line in the lane. He’s getting where he needs to go, just not finishing. And if that’s not going to happen, this game is done – 9:44 AM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
3 PFs on Doncic, Canada up a dozen and their third quarter play has been excellent basically the entire tournament – 9:42 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is responsible for some baby names in Manila 😅
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/rNXtKVg5xe – 9:42 AM

Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Watch Dillon Brooks before and after Luka Doncic catches the basketball. Moves Luka away from his spot in the low post towards the perimeter. Later, he stays in front and recovers. Makes it difficult. pic.twitter.com/Pelbof4Ufz – 9:41 AM

Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Watch Dillon Brooks’ defense before and after Luka Doncic catches the basketball. (H/t @JoeVirayNBA) pic.twitter.com/Pelbof4Ufz – 9:38 AM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks vs. Luka Doncic is the best theatre. – 9:38 AM

Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Dillon Brooks in the huddle talking about defending Luka Doncic and team defense pic.twitter.com/CCqEKaZO8t – 9:25 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Canada 50
Slovenia 50
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Luka Doncic living up to the hype at halftime.
SGA
13 PTS
5-7 FG
Luka
17 PTS
5-12 FG
Winner goes to the semifinals. – 9:19 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Sensational half 50-50. Luka 17-3-3. Slovenia 3pt shooting has been what it needs to be on 10-17. 52% overall. Shai 13-3-2. Cousin NAW w/10 as Canada shot 58% (Had been well over 60 for much of the half. – 9:18 AM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Great half of World Cup hoops. Canada 50, Slovenia 50. As entertaining as it’s been close. Luka and Shai do their thing. Strong play from Dillon Brooks, but Slovenia screening to get switches and get him off Luka. – 9:18 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic at halftime vs. potentially the best perimeter defenders (Brooks, Dort) he faced in national teams basketball:
17 PTS
5/12 FG
2 REB
3 AST
1 STL
1 TO
14 EFF
🇸🇮 vs. 🇨🇦 50-50 – 9:17 AM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Tied at 50 heading into halftime. Plenty of lead changes in a tight game, SGA (13pts) and Luka (17pts) have gone back and forth, Slovenia shooting the lights out with 10-of-15 from deep.
#FIBAWC – 9:17 AM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
50-50 Canada-Slovenia at the half. Super fun game, SGA’s got 13, 17 for Luka. Small ball effective for Canada but Slovenia’s made 10 3s – 9:16 AM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fun half. 18 lead changes. Both teams shooting over 50%, including a combined 16-for-31 from 3-point range.
The cousins, Shai (13) and Nickeil (10), have combined for 23 points. Brooks and Dort with 8 apiece. Luka leads all scorers with 17 points.
Tied at 50 after 20 minutes. – 9:15 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Don’t see how Slovenia can win this game the way the game is being officiated. Luka getting killed on every foray into the lane and attempts to finish – 9:09 AM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka Doncic complains the most out of every basketball player in the world.
In the first half against Canada, however, he has every right to be complaining. – 9:08 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The match-up we dreamt for. Luka Doncic vs. Dillon Brooks. #FIBAWC #MojTim #Canada pic.twitter.com/dp11sEok3y – 9:07 AM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Canada goes small midway through Q2. Smart adjustment from Jordi & Co with Doncic burning them on switches. They’ve got 2 of the best perimeter defenders in Brooks and Dort but Luka’s eyes are lighting up whenever a big’s switched onto him (and Slovenia’s shooters are red hot). – 9:05 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka just picked up a tech. He’s been getting clobbered on every trip into the lane. And he just had enough. – 9:05 AM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Luka T’d up, not totally unexpected. – 9:03 AM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
you expected SGA vs Luka to live up to the hype but boy is this special to watch – 9:03 AM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka just got a tech for arguing a non-call. It was coming. Just a matter of when. – 9:03 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Technical foul for Luka Doncic. – 9:02 AM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Luka in mid-season aggrieved mood – 8:59 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
VERY high quality 1st qtr Canada leads Slovenia 26-24. The stars playing like stars. SGA unstoppable in the pull-up game w/8. Luka w/7 and 2 assts. Canada switching on every possession. Not sure that’s the best way to play him. Especially when you have Brooks and Dort to play him – 8:51 AM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Canada leads Slovenia by 2 after 1Q.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 8 points, 4-5 FG, 1 assist. Has scored or assisted on 11 of Canada’s 26 points.
Luka Doncic: 7 points, 2 assists. Has scored or assisted on 13 of Slovenia’s 24 points. – 8:50 AM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
A great, entertaining quarter. Canada up 26-24, SGA’s got 8, Luka’s got 7 – 8:50 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Safe to say 🇵🇭 Philippines fan are routing for Luka Doncic & 🇸🇮 Slovenia
#FIBAWC #WInForAll
pic.twitter.com/BSds1kykiz – 8:49 AM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka stepback over Mavs teammate Dwight Powell 😮‍💨
(via @FIBAWC)
pic.twitter.com/NVDhXuY8LW – 8:46 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Manila LOVES Luka
#FIBAWC #WinforSlovenia
pic.twitter.com/dmFnh8bAdb – 8:43 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Dillon Brooks in three minutes of the Canada vs. Slovenia game:
– booed by the local fans
– unsportsmanlike foul for elbowing Zoran Dragic
– blowing kisses to the Filipino crowd after a 3-pointer
– under Luka Doncic’s skin from the tip-off – 8:39 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic’s father loved the attention from the fans in 🇵🇭 Philippines 😁
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/ybzF1v63Dw – 8:38 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Every time Luka Doncic touches the ball, the fans react like they are seeing Michael Jackson. Luka is the ultimate superstar of the FIBA World Cup. #FIBAWC #MojTim #MFFL – 8:34 AM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Brooks starts on Doncic. One or both have missed each of the last 7 meetings between Dallas and Memphis so they’ve only matched up once over the past 2 NBA seasons and not since Dec. 8, 2021. Luka had 26-8-7 in that game but committed 9 turnovers, with Dillon the primary defender – 8:32 AM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Shai. Luka. The last spot in the semifinals. Olympic ramifications for the European nations. @SmithRaps pounding the coffee in Mississauga. Let’s do this, shall we? – 8:29 AM

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
I’m telling you, the “Luka-Mania” is real here in the Philippines. 🇸🇮 #FIBAWC #Doncic pic.twitter.com/hj38kj3bd6 – 8:28 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Standing ovation for Luka Doncic, as it was expected. The biggest applause at the Mall of Asia Arena since the beginning of the FIBA World Cup. #FIBAWC #MojTim #MFFL @SportalgrG pic.twitter.com/Trc3GWWP08 – 8:26 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LUKA TIME #FIBAWC #WinforAll pic.twitter.com/UslO6PTWzQ – 8:24 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Slovenian fans have already made their presence felt in the Mall of Asia Arena. Many Luka Doncic fans are here as well. #FIBAWC #MojTim pic.twitter.com/dYVsTquRKh – 8:01 AM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
3 key Canada questions:
Can they guard Luka without fouling?
Can they handle 7-foot Mike Tobey on the glass?
Can they make enough three pointers? – 7:51 AM

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
🇸🇮 Luca Doncic has combined 20+ points, 5+ rebounds and 5+ assists in three #FIBAWC games, no player has done it more often over the last 30 years (also Carlos Arroyo, 3 games). He is averaging 26.4 points per game, the most for a player in his first FIBA World Cup tournament… pic.twitter.com/MNA6esN98t – 4:23 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Luka Doncic fans took seats early. Slovenia will face Canada at 20:40pm. local time, and the fans have already prepared for some Luka Magic! #FIBAWC #MojTim #MFFL pic.twitter.com/5HCbawuZ7Q – 4:05 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic is arguably encountering the toughest perimeter defense he has ever faced in FIBA national team competitions 👀
Mavericks superstar is about to face Dillon Brooks and Canada in the upcoming #FIBAWC quarterfinal matchup:
basketnews.com/news-194306-lu… – 4:00 AM