Luka Doncic has been placing up sensible performances within the preparation video games for the upcoming EuroBasket event.
After an harm scare within the sport in opposition to Latvia that left LA Lakers followers scared, the Slovenian returned for his workforce simply 72 hours later and put up a 28-point efficiency in opposition to Nice Britain.
He was sensible within the 28 minutes he performed in opposition to Nice Britain and is now all set for the following large preparation sport in opposition to Serbia on August 21.
Awaiting him there shall be three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who has additionally been unbelievable for his nation.
A number of the largest stars are taking part in within the EuroBasket event and whereas Luka Doncic is one among them, there are different NBA gamers who’re incomes greater than him from their large contracts.
Doncic just lately signed a three-year $165 million extension with the Lakers that can see him earn $57 million within the remaining yr of his contract.
Nevertheless, he’s nonetheless taking part in his rookie extension out and can make $46 million subsequent season.
Stars like Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lauri Markkanen are all set to earn extra in NBA cash than Doncic.
Jokic is ready to make $55.2 million, whereas Antetokounmpo earns $54.1 million on his Milwaukee Bucks deal and Markkanen is ready to earn $46.4 million as he signed an extension with the Utah Jazz simply final yr.
| Participant Title | Estimated to earn subsequent season |
| Nikola Jokic | $55.2 million |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | $54.1 million |
| Lauri Markkanen | $46.4 million |
| Luka Doncic | $46 million |
| Franz Wagner | $38.7 million |
Stephen A. Smith just lately revealed that he was proud of Doncic persevering with his stint with the Slovenian workforce regardless of his harm scare.
The 26-year-old loves taking part in for his nation and shall be eager to win one thing with them.
Lakers and Slovenia coach Gregg St. Jean said that Doncic had labored arduous all through the summer season to be in nice form. Nevertheless, he even revealed that there was nonetheless work to be achieved.
Slovenia final received the EuroBasket event in 2017. Regardless of being solely 18, Doncic was unimaginable and made it to the All-Match workforce.
Since then, Doncic has probably not been in a position to lead Slovenia to worldwide glory and shall be hoping to finish that wait with success within the EuroBasket Match.
They’re in a bunch the place groups like France and Israel can even be favorites to return out on high. However with Doncic main the best way, Slovenia will hope to get the job achieved and raise the trophy as soon as once more after eight years.
