Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA today and one of the most incredible European talents of all time.
Doncic excelled as a Slovenian Union Olimpija youth player before joining Spanish team Real Madrid's youth academy. At 16, he debuted for the senior team, becoming the youngest player in club history.
The Slovenian prodigy played a pivotal role in Madrid's 2018 EuroLeague title, securing the EuroLeague MVP and Final Four MVP.
Doncic's outstanding performance earned him the ACB Most Valuable Player the same year, capping off a highly decorated career in Europe before stepping foot in the NBA.
Following an incredible career on the other side of the Atlantic, Doncic took his talents to the NBA, where the Atlanta Hawks initially selected him as the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
However, a notable blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks saw him and Trae Young swapping teams during draft day.
Since then, the 6-foot-7 guard has dazzled the league with his versatile and dynamic playing style.
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Luka Doncic's Girlfriend: Anamaria Goltes
Doncic is presently in a relationship with Anamaria Goltes. Their romantic journey began in 2016, although they had known each other since the age of 12.
Goltes, like Doncic, hails from Slovenia. The couple first crossed paths at the seaside in Croatia, according to one of her answers on an Instagram Q&A.
The 24-year-old has also ventured into modeling and influencer activities. She currently lives in Dallas with the four-time NBA All-Star and has attended several games of her partner.
In July 2022, Doncic shared the exciting news of their engagement, a significant moment on 7/7, matching his jersey number.
Doncic and Goltes announced the birth of their first child together in early December 2023. They shared a heartwarming photo of the newborn on Instagram with the caption, "Gabriela !"
The 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year was absent from the Mavericks' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, December 1, as he attended to his newborn daughter. In a touching tribute, Doncic expressed his paternal pride by writing Gabriela's name on his on-court shoes in their subsequent games.
The transformative journey into fatherhood has inspired Doncic, reflected in his outstanding on-court performance. Since Gabriela's birth, he has elevated his game, averaging 35.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 12.4 assists.
Luka Doncic's Family
Doncic was born on February 8, 1999, to parents Saša Dončić and Mirjam Poterbin.
His father, Saša Dončić, is a basketball coach and former player with multiple Slovenian League championships and All-Star appearances.
On the other hand, his mother, Mirjam Poterbin, owns beauty salons. In 2008, the couple filed for divorce, with custody and legal guardianship of Luka ultimately granted to Poterbin.
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