After taking part in over 100 video games because the begin of the World Cup final 12 months earlier than an NBA season that featured a Finals run with the Mavericks, Doncic understandably expressed that he’s “very drained,” and now he’ll get the possibility to relaxation. Nevertheless, he seems ahead to competing at EuroBasket subsequent summer season, which is in late August by early September, a a lot later event than the Olympic qualifier that opened on July 2. “A protracted and tiring season is behind me. I admit that I’m very drained, and on the similar time, I’m conscious that I may give extra of myself in a unique state,” Doncic admitted . “Now I’ve a well-deserved relaxation ready for me, and subsequent 12 months, I’ll have a brand new nationwide workforce marketing campaign on the European Championship.”Supply: Basically Sports activities
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Dejounte Murray stats by way of @johnschuhmann:
Murray, Jokic, Doncic solely #NBA gamers to common 20-5-6 every of final 3 seasons
Murray, Booker, Durant, Embiid solely gamers 45%+ on 250+ mid-range photographs every of final 2 seasons
Murray amongst 8 gamers with 100+ clutch pts final 2 seasons – 8:07 PM
Dejounte Murray stats by way of @johnschuhmann:
Murray, Jokic, Doncic solely #NBA gamers to common 20-5-6 every of final 3 seasons
Murray, Booker, Durant, Embiid solely gamers 45%+ on 250+ mid-range photographs every of final 2 seasons
Murray amongst 8 gamers with 100+ clutch pts final 2 seasons – 8:07 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Luka Garza to a two-year, $4.51 million, which features a workforce choice Yr 2, league sources advised @hoopshype. pic.twitter.com/ijRJBSMWl6 – 7:17 PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Luka Garza to a two-year, $4.51 million, which features a workforce choice Yr 2, league sources advised @hoopshype. pic.twitter.com/ijRJBSMWl6 – 7:17 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic is Dirk Nowitzki’s inheritor in multiple method #FIBAOQT
Banged up and gassed out, Luka traveled to Greece as a result of he couldn’t let his beloved Slovenian nationwide workforce down and shined
eurohoops.web/en/logos/… – 6:16 AM
Luka Doncic is Dirk Nowitzki’s inheritor in multiple method #FIBAOQT
Banged up and gassed out, Luka traveled to Greece as a result of he couldn’t let his beloved Slovenian nationwide workforce down and shined
eurohoops.web/en/logos/… – 6:16 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After the loss within the semifinals to the #FIBAQT hosts in Piraeus, Luka Doncic spoke extremely of the Greek workforce.
“They’ve an incredible workforce. Clearly, they’ve Giannis, however all of the items are essential too, and they’re actually well-coached.”
eurohoops.web/en/olympic-gam… – 5:30 PM
After the loss within the semifinals to the #FIBAQT hosts in Piraeus, Luka Doncic spoke extremely of the Greek workforce.
“They’ve an incredible workforce. Clearly, they’ve Giannis, however all of the items are essential too, and they’re actually well-coached.”
eurohoops.web/en/olympic-gam… – 5:30 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic gave his signed game-worn sneakers to Vassilis Spanoulis for his son
The legacy continues #FIBAOQT (
by way of @kzs_si) pic.twitter.com/15MUe1FPws – 4:11 PM
Luka Doncic gave his signed game-worn sneakers to Vassilis Spanoulis for his son
The legacy continues #FIBAOQT (
by way of @kzs_si) pic.twitter.com/15MUe1FPws – 4:11 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic & Vassilis Spanoulis are having a fast chat after Greece win in #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/emxG0f9mM9 – 1:38 PM
Luka Doncic & Vassilis Spanoulis are having a fast chat after Greece win in #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/emxG0f9mM9 – 1:38 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic has dedicated
turnovers in a loss in opposition to Greece 
#FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/Ew57TexjGM – 1:09 PM
Luka Doncic has dedicated
turnovers in a loss in opposition to Greece #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/Ew57TexjGM – 1:09 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece get rid of Luka Doncic, Slovenia in Olympic qualifying semifinals
cbssports.com/nba/information/giann… – 12:33 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece get rid of Luka Doncic, Slovenia in Olympic qualifying semifinals
cbssports.com/nba/information/giann… – 12:33 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Slovenia is eradicated from Olympic rivalry. Excellent news for Canada is it’ll keep away from Luka in its group. Unhealthy information is Giannis/Greece are nonetheless in play. They’ll face DR or Croatia for a spot in Paris tomorrow, with 1 of Spain/Finland/Lebanon/Bahamas additionally becoming a member of CAN & AUS in Group A. – 12:31 PM
Slovenia is eradicated from Olympic rivalry. Excellent news for Canada is it’ll keep away from Luka in its group. Unhealthy information is Giannis/Greece are nonetheless in play. They’ll face DR or Croatia for a spot in Paris tomorrow, with 1 of Spain/Finland/Lebanon/Bahamas additionally becoming a member of CAN & AUS in Group A. – 12:31 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
No Luka on the Olympics is dangerous for the Olympics.
No Luka on the Olympics is greatest for Luka and the Mavs.
Giannis one win from Paris now. – 12:22 PM
No Luka on the Olympics is dangerous for the Olympics.
No Luka on the Olympics is greatest for Luka and the Mavs.
Giannis one win from Paris now. – 12:22 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Greece & Giannis eradicated Slovenia with Luka Doncic from the #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/yis2qyeSIS – 12:22 PM
Greece & Giannis eradicated Slovenia with Luka Doncic from the #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/yis2qyeSIS – 12:22 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
No place like
for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Greece dominates in opposition to Slovenia, eliminating Luka Doncic from the Olympic Video games
#FIBAOQT #Paris2024
eurohoops.web/en/olympic-gam… – 12:19 PM
No place like
for Giannis Antetokounmpo Greece dominates in opposition to Slovenia, eliminating Luka Doncic from the Olympic Video games#FIBAOQT #Paris2024
eurohoops.web/en/olympic-gam… – 12:19 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
See you in September, Luka Doncic. Nicely-earned break commences. – 12:16 PM
See you in September, Luka Doncic. Nicely-earned break commences. – 12:16 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka’s night time (and summer season) is over. 21-7-5 w/10 TO (although clearly not all on him)
In 3 video games on this qualifier:
27.7 pts/9.7 rebs/8.3 assts
38.7% FG/26.7% (8-30 3pt)/82.6 FT (29-35 FT) – 12:15 PM
Luka’s night time (and summer season) is over. 21-7-5 w/10 TO (although clearly not all on him)
In 3 video games on this qualifier:
27.7 pts/9.7 rebs/8.3 assts
38.7% FG/26.7% (8-30 3pt)/82.6 FT (29-35 FT) – 12:15 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka and Slovenia after trailing by as many as 24, down 47-33 at halftime. Luka 10-4-5, however 6 TO, taking part in all however 87 seconds of the half. However in that 87 seconds, his workforce is -10. He actually is a one man workforce having to do all the things. Giannis 11-3 for Greece. – 11:28 AM
Luka and Slovenia after trailing by as many as 24, down 47-33 at halftime. Luka 10-4-5, however 6 TO, taking part in all however 87 seconds of the half. However in that 87 seconds, his workforce is -10. He actually is a one man workforce having to do all the things. Giannis 11-3 for Greece. – 11:28 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Strong 47-33 halftime lead for Greece #FIBAOQT
Giannis 11 factors – 3 rebounds
Luka 10 factors – 4 rebounds – 5 assists – 6 turnovers pic.twitter.com/C2hwCmQQhR – 11:22 AM
Strong 47-33 halftime lead for Greece #FIBAOQT
Giannis 11 factors – 3 rebounds
Luka 10 factors – 4 rebounds – 5 assists – 6 turnovers pic.twitter.com/C2hwCmQQhR – 11:22 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Disastrous 1st qtr for Luka and Slovenia. Path 32-14 after 1. Sport began with a 13-0 run for Greece and ended with a 10-0 run – 10:52 AM
Disastrous 1st qtr for Luka and Slovenia. Path 32-14 after 1. Sport began with a 13-0 run for Greece and ended with a 10-0 run – 10:52 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic assembly his idol as soon as once more
pic.twitter.com/uwNKKucJbd – 10:52 AM
Luka Doncic assembly his idol as soon as once more
pic.twitter.com/uwNKKucJbd – 10:52 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Greece’s protection is insane proper now. They’re placing two on Doncic each time and so they’re letting the others jack up contested photographs. – 10:41 AM
Greece’s protection is insane proper now. They’re placing two on Doncic each time and so they’re letting the others jack up contested photographs. – 10:41 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Rick Pitino wasn’t going to overlook Giannis and Luka’s conflict in Greece
#FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/Q0ERdHBYJN – 10:37 AM
Rick Pitino wasn’t going to overlook Giannis and Luka’s conflict in Greece
#FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/Q0ERdHBYJN – 10:37 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka vs. Giannis: FIBA Version. – 10:31 AM
Luka vs. Giannis: FIBA Version. – 10:31 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Big “boos” for Luka Doncic throughout the Slovenian nationwide workforce introduction. #FIBAOQT #mojtim – 10:23 AM
Big “boos” for Luka Doncic throughout the Slovenian nationwide workforce introduction. #FIBAOQT #mojtim – 10:23 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Luka Doncic with the Olympics on the road.
10:30 am ET
pic.twitter.com/xxo3l0255j – 9:50 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Luka Doncic with the Olympics on the road.
10:30 am ET
pic.twitter.com/xxo3l0255j – 9:50 AM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Giannis vs. Luka within the “Please Don’t Get Damage Bowl” begins at 9:30 CT. Winner performs Croatia/Dominican Republic on Sunday at 1 PM CT for an opportunity at closing spot within the Paris Olympics. pic.twitter.com/tUrOLjzm2K – 9:12 AM
Giannis vs. Luka within the “Please Don’t Get Damage Bowl” begins at 9:30 CT. Winner performs Croatia/Dominican Republic on Sunday at 1 PM CT for an opportunity at closing spot within the Paris Olympics. pic.twitter.com/tUrOLjzm2K – 9:12 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Luka Doncic is right here for the #FIBAOQT semifinal in opposition to Greece and Giannis Antetokounmpo. #mojtim #MFFL @SportalgrG pic.twitter.com/F67apEyt11 – 8:57 AM
Luka Doncic is right here for the #FIBAOQT semifinal in opposition to Greece and Giannis Antetokounmpo. #mojtim #MFFL @SportalgrG pic.twitter.com/F67apEyt11 – 8:57 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic believes the sport between Slovenia and Greece will likely be a deal with for basketball followers
#FIBAOQT
What are you predictions for tonight’s matchup?
pic.twitter.com/OZF1b6T53M – 6:40 AM
Luka Doncic believes the sport between Slovenia and Greece will likely be a deal with for basketball followers
#FIBAOQTWhat are you predictions for tonight’s matchup?
pic.twitter.com/OZF1b6T53M – 6:40 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Proper earlier than the big-time sport between Greece and Slovenia, Michael Roll talked at @SportalgrG concerning the “Giannis vs. Luka” match-up and gave his predictions.
“Greece might be the perfect workforce on this event.” @Mreezy20
#FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/QkY3BSx2Nz – 6:18 AM
Proper earlier than the big-time sport between Greece and Slovenia, Michael Roll talked at @SportalgrG concerning the “Giannis vs. Luka” match-up and gave his predictions.
“Greece might be the perfect workforce on this event.” @Mreezy20
#FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/QkY3BSx2Nz – 6:18 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Wonderful droplets of rain right this moment and a fairly good breakfast looms tomorrow: Luka vs. Giannis in a Slovenia vs. Greece semifinal showdown in Olympic qualifying at 9:30 AM CT.
Sport proven right here by way of @courtside1891: courtside1891.basketball/sport/143803?ut…
Extra NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-latest-o… pic.twitter.com/MGUVcNtYqX – 4:14 PM
Wonderful droplets of rain right this moment and a fairly good breakfast looms tomorrow: Luka vs. Giannis in a Slovenia vs. Greece semifinal showdown in Olympic qualifying at 9:30 AM CT.
Sport proven right here by way of @courtside1891: courtside1891.basketball/sport/143803?ut…
Extra NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-latest-o… pic.twitter.com/MGUVcNtYqX – 4:14 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Paris Olympics notes: Doncic face Antetokounmpo in qualifying, Australia publicizes deep roster
nbcsports.com/nba/information/paris… – 12:08 PM
Paris Olympics notes: Doncic face Antetokounmpo in qualifying, Australia publicizes deep roster
nbcsports.com/nba/information/paris… – 12:08 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
It’s Luka vs. Giannis, with both Slovenia or Greece set to maneuver 1 win from Paris Olympics (from @AP) apnews.com/article/7146e7… – 12:05 PM
It’s Luka vs. Giannis, with both Slovenia or Greece set to maneuver 1 win from Paris Olympics (from @AP) apnews.com/article/7146e7… – 12:05 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“Giannis and Luka are completely different gamers. They are going to rating in numerous methods” – Greece HC Spanoulis prepares for the battle between the NBA superstars in Piraeus
#FIBAOQT #Paris2024
eurohoops.web/en/olympic-gam… – 11:46 AM
“Giannis and Luka are completely different gamers. They are going to rating in numerous methods” – Greece HC Spanoulis prepares for the battle between the NBA superstars in Piraeus
#FIBAOQT #Paris2024
eurohoops.web/en/olympic-gam… – 11:46 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
New URBONUS w/ @augis04
– Giannis’ benefit over Luka Doncic
– Greatest Olympic Qualifiers upsets
– How the Philippines received higher with out Jordan Clarkson
– Response to Vezenkov’s return studies
– OQT semi-final predictions
basketnews.com/news-208736-gi… – 10:27 AM
New URBONUS w/ @augis04
– Giannis’ benefit over Luka Doncic
– Greatest Olympic Qualifiers upsets
– How the Philippines received higher with out Jordan Clarkson
– Response to Vezenkov’s return studies
– OQT semi-final predictions
basketnews.com/news-208736-gi… – 10:27 AM
Extra on this storyline
Tim MacMahon: Luka Doncic’s summer season break has began. He checks out with greater than 4 minutes remaining whereas Slovenia is getting routed by Greece in an Olympic qualifier elimination sport. A disappointment not to return to Olympics, however he may clearly use some relaxation after taking part in 100+ video games during the last 12 months. -via Twitter @espn_macmahon / July 6, 2024
ClutchPoints: Reporter: “You look drained, however [the] objective was reached, and also you go to [the] semi-final.” Luka Doncic: “Sure, I f*cked up. Oops, sorry. I’m drained, [and] I’m offended as a result of I didn’t make the final three-pointer.” 
(by way of @sportstv) pic.twitter.com/G6gymXIhNN -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / July 4, 2024
(by way of @sportstv) pic.twitter.com/G6gymXIhNN -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / July 4, 2024
Evan Sidery: With Slovenia’s win right this moment over New Zealand in Olympic qualifying, it now units up a enjoyable matchup Saturday in Greece for a winner-take-all situation. Luka Doncic vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo with a possible berth within the Olympics on the road. pic.twitter.com/mte9Z9lm7I -via Twitter @esidery / July 4, 2024
