Luka Doncic is only 23 years old. He is still 3 years away from his early prime. And sure, there are players that hit their prime early, but flame out just as fast. However, the progression of this superstar’s career seems a bit different.
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So far this season, the Slovenian superstar is averaging 34.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. He is also shooting 51.1% from the field, and 36.7% from deep.
As if that wasn’t impressive enough already, his averages in just the last 5 games go up to 45.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 10.2 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. His efficiency also goes up to 59.8% from the field, and 50% from beyond the arc.
With these kinds of performances, it seemed inevitable that the man would break some kind of record.
And while that hasn’t happened just yet, he has joined a very exclusive group shared by only the best in NBA history.
Luka Doncic joins Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan in achieving an incredible feat
On countless occasions this season, Luka Doncic has been almost the sole reason the Mavericks won a game. And clearly, the man has been happy enough to bear that burden.
And of course, given how good he has been at that role, there are bound to be a few historic inferences that come out of it.
And there finally is one. Take a look at the tweet below.
Only 8 players in NBA history have dropped 3 or more 50+ point games in a season before the age of 25:
Luka Doncic
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Michael Jordan
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Rick Barry
Nate Archibald
Wilt Chamberlain pic.twitter.com/7L0mMhcgBP— NBA History (@NBAHistory) January 1, 2023
That right there is about as elite as a list can possibly get.
And knowing Luka Doncic, he is only going to keep making lists such as this one.
Is Luka Doncic dating anyone?
Luka Doncic is going through one of the biggest stretches any player could ever go through during their career. So, during this time, it’s important to have a partner who understands you and stays beside you.
And alongside Doncic, there has been the 25-year-old, Anamaria Goltes.
✨✨✨ #mavsball #mavsball2020 #mavsfoundation #charity #charityevent pic.twitter.com/DrRvfRIW68
— Anamaria Goltes (@anamaria_goltes) March 8, 2020
The woman is a Slovenian model and has been together with the Mavericks’ main man since 2016.
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