Luka Doncic: 'If I return to Europe one day, I’m sure it will be to Real Madrid'
Previewing the preseason edition of the NBA Global Games featuring Madrid and the Mavs in WiZink Center on Tuesday, he discussed the possibility of returning to the team based in Spain’s capital. “I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for Real Madrid. I learned everything here: speaking, studying and playing basketball. I’d like to take a lot of teammates with me: Rudy, Llull, a coach, a physio,” he mentioned, “I’ve got a lot of great memories and I’m happy to be back. If I return to Europe one day, I’m sure it will be to Real Madrid. That’s 100%.”
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
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Mark Followill @MFollowill
Luka speaking Monday in a presser in Madrid “I have been waiting months for this game and it is going to be one of the most special of my career. Without Real Madrid, I would not be where I am now.” A very special game. Mavs at Real Madrid, 145 CDT, BSSW
pic.twitter.com/RwQmVmHbEg – 11:08 AM
Luka speaking Monday in a presser in Madrid “I have been waiting months for this game and it is going to be one of the most special of my career. Without Real Madrid, I would not be where I am now.” A very special game. Mavs at Real Madrid, 145 CDT, BSSW
pic.twitter.com/RwQmVmHbEg – 11:08 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic: “If I return to Europe one day, I’m sure it will be to Real Madrid. That’s 100%.”
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 8:14 AM
Luka Doncic: “If I return to Europe one day, I’m sure it will be to Real Madrid. That’s 100%.”
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 8:14 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Real Madrid notes for the Mavs upcoming preseason game (1:45p CDT, BSSW). Best as I can tell Luka will be playing vs potentially 6 former RM teammates – Sergio Llull, Facundo Campazzo, Rudy Fernandez, Edy Tavares (been out lately so may not play), Sergio Rodriguez & Fabien… – 1:24 AM
Real Madrid notes for the Mavs upcoming preseason game (1:45p CDT, BSSW). Best as I can tell Luka will be playing vs potentially 6 former RM teammates – Sergio Llull, Facundo Campazzo, Rudy Fernandez, Edy Tavares (been out lately so may not play), Sergio Rodriguez & Fabien… – 1:24 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
This time tomorrow, the Mavs at Real Madrid preseason game will be underway. The triumphant return of Luka to a place where he enjoyed so much team and individual success. On the air at 1:30p CDT Tuesday on BSSW. ¡Lo estamos esperando! 🏀🇪🇸🇸🇮🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/RwQmVmHbEg – 2:52 PM
This time tomorrow, the Mavs at Real Madrid preseason game will be underway. The triumphant return of Luka to a place where he enjoyed so much team and individual success. On the air at 1:30p CDT Tuesday on BSSW. ¡Lo estamos esperando! 🏀🇪🇸🇸🇮🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/RwQmVmHbEg – 2:52 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic will play for the first time against Real Madrid since joining the NBA tomorrow, and he was celebrated 🙌🏼
In other news, Kyrie Irving won’t be part of the friendly game between Real Madrid and the Dallas Mavericks due to left groin soreness:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 1:17 PM
Luka Doncic will play for the first time against Real Madrid since joining the NBA tomorrow, and he was celebrated 🙌🏼
In other news, Kyrie Irving won’t be part of the friendly game between Real Madrid and the Dallas Mavericks due to left groin soreness:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 1:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Of course Luka comes in hitting daggers vs the Clippers…
Samanic finishes on right baseline with his off hand, hits a corner 3, then bank is open for him from Kris Dunn
Jazz lead 96-92 after seeing their lead smoked. 99 seconds left to play. Crowd lit – 11:15 PM
Of course Luka comes in hitting daggers vs the Clippers…
Samanic finishes on right baseline with his off hand, hits a corner 3, then bank is open for him from Kris Dunn
Jazz lead 96-92 after seeing their lead smoked. 99 seconds left to play. Crowd lit – 11:15 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Abu Dhabi
Next stop for the Mavs is the game against Real Madrid on a special night for Doncic vs. his former club
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:05 PM
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Abu Dhabi
Next stop for the Mavs is the game against Real Madrid on a special night for Doncic vs. his former club
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:05 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“When you look at those two together offensively, definitely one of the top 5 [combos in the league]”
Jason Kidd tells @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine why he’s confident in Luka and Kyrie
Hear our Season Preview shows: siriusxm.us/NBARadioSeason… pic.twitter.com/hLyesWXiAE – 3:18 PM
“When you look at those two together offensively, definitely one of the top 5 [combos in the league]”
Jason Kidd tells @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine why he’s confident in Luka and Kyrie
Hear our Season Preview shows: siriusxm.us/NBARadioSeason… pic.twitter.com/hLyesWXiAE – 3:18 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs score final 8 of the half to trail 53-43 at halftime. More horrid shooting as they shot just v31% after 37% on Thu. And again too much Luka, not enough from anyone else. Luka w/18. Scored 25 of 49 in 1st on Thu. His day now done. Towns 14, Edwards 13 for MIN – 1:13 PM
Mavs score final 8 of the half to trail 53-43 at halftime. More horrid shooting as they shot just v31% after 37% on Thu. And again too much Luka, not enough from anyone else. Luka w/18. Scored 25 of 49 in 1st on Thu. His day now done. Towns 14, Edwards 13 for MIN – 1:13 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
After so many passes like this, Luka Doncic leaves basketball fans in awe 🤯
pic.twitter.com/gvU4d321cg – 12:42 PM
After so many passes like this, Luka Doncic leaves basketball fans in awe 🤯
pic.twitter.com/gvU4d321cg – 12:42 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka no look dimes are so back.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/Hd40rnGYas – 12:21 PM
Luka no look dimes are so back.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/Hd40rnGYas – 12:21 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards will make his preseason debut today. Jaden McDaniels, however, will not play due to left calf soreness.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will again start — this time for McDaniels.
I’m curious who guards Luka. I kinda think it will be Ant — because NAW’s primary… pic.twitter.com/FW5R80NGU7 – 11:36 AM
Anthony Edwards will make his preseason debut today. Jaden McDaniels, however, will not play due to left calf soreness.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will again start — this time for McDaniels.
I’m curious who guards Luka. I kinda think it will be Ant — because NAW’s primary… pic.twitter.com/FW5R80NGU7 – 11:36 AM
More on this storyline
Doncic, 24, developing in Madrid reached the status of Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion and Final Four MVP in 2018, a few months before being drafted by the Mavericks. He recently shared his joy for the exhibition game in Madrid. “I’ve been looking forward to this game for months now and it’s going to be one of the most special games of my career, maybe the most. It’s going to be really exciting and I’m looking forward to getting out there on the court,” reiterated the Slovenian superstar. -via EuroHoops.net / October 10, 2023
Emilio Butragueño opened up the speech. “It is a great honor for Real Madrid to be able to face one of the biggest clubs in the world of basketball. It causes great emotion for all Real Madrid fans and all of us who love basketball. It’s going to be a very special day for all Madrid fans. One of the great idols of basketball and world sport, our beloved Luka Doncic, returns home”, Real Madrid’s legend said. “Thank you for becoming Real Madrid’s ambassador in the United States and around the world. We get excited when you share our football and basketball triumphs. You have grown, you have been trained and you have taken with you the values that are transmitted at Real Madrid forever. Today you are one of the great references of the NBA. You know very well how much we love you and tomorrow you will see it when you go out on the field. Tomorrow we will welcome you as a legend and honorary member of Real Madrid”, he then directly said to the former Real Madrid player. -via EuroHoops.net / October 9, 2023
Clutch Points: Luka Doncic received a welcome home award from the community of Madrid ahead of the Mavs’ preseason game tomorrow against his former team Real Madrid, whom he played for from 2015 to 2018 🏆 (via @dallasmavs) pic.twitter.com/fLQoMbYpSS -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / October 9, 2023