Fans are reacting to Luka Doncic’s masterclass in a pre-EuroBasket game for Slovenia.
Luka Doncic has been dominant in the build-up to the 2025 EuroBasket. His body transformation has made Doncic one of the front-runners for MVP this NBA season, and he’s proving why in international play.
After an injury scare against Latvia, Doncic logged 28 points and 10 assists in 28 minutes against Great Britain. The game looked easy for the 2024 NBA finalist, who was getting to the basket with ease, finishing at the rim and dishing dimes throughout the game.
Basketball fans around the world reacted to his performance.
Fans react to Luka Doncic’s performance against Great Britain, ‘Beautiful basketball’
Doncic is one of the most intelligent players in the world. He can put up insane numbers, but his primary talent is his ability to find teammates with ridiculous court vision, create space at his own tempo and make circus shots when needed.
One fan posted to X that Doncic’s style of play is the best viewing in the NBA. They said, “Luka Doncic has the most fluid, aesthetically pleasing game in the entire league and it isn’t particularly close. Truly a beautiful basketball mind.”
He’s a ball-dominant guard who is at his most effective when controlling the offence. Even LeBron James took a backseat to Doncic, allowing him to do what he does best. It’s clear to see why. One fan said he’s the best to ever implement that style.
They posted, “I think he goes down as the best heliocentric (strictly offense) player ever”.
One fan said they see an LA Lakers legend in Doncic. They said, “I see a lot of Kobe’s shooting in Luka’s game. Kobe admired Luka’s overall game. He saw him as someone who possesses the ideal NBA skill set.”
Doncic’s body transformation appears to have created the best version of the superstar that we have seen in the league. He was criticised by the Dallas Mavericks, his former team, for being out of shape. Doncic responded to the Mavericks by getting in the best shape of his life, and he’s ready to dominate.
A fan commented on Doncic’s physique, “Skinny Luka going to be crazy in the NBA”.
Fans expect Doncic to dominate this season. His recent performance against Great Britain has only increased the hype for a potential MVP season.
One fan said, “MVP season for @luka7doncic #Lakeshow”, and another agreed, “hes getting that MVP this season”.
LA Lakers’ success is the biggest obstacle for Luka Doncic’s MVP
It looks like Doncic is set for an incredible individual season, judging by his off-season form for Slovenia. But MVPs need team success too. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won MVP on the championship-winning Oklahoma City Thunder, who were the one-seed with a 68-14 record.
The LA Lakers, while talented at the top with James and Doncic, aren’t primed for that type of season. The West is stacked with Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets, the Thunder re-signing their stars, and the Denver Nuggets bolstering their bench.
The Lakers rose to the third seed last season after acquiring Doncic. That should be enough for Doncic to win MVP if his individual numbers are the league’s best. But the Lakers’ roster movement this summer raises questions.
They signed DeAndre Ayton, who the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t want due to his lack of production and off-court attitude. The Lakers also brought in Marcus Smart, whose best days are long gone. Meanwhile, Dorian Finney-Smith, a key defensive piece, left in free agency.
If Doncic is to win his first MVP, he’ll have to work hard to build chemistry and create clearly defined roles for the players around him.