The FIBA World Cup is now history, with the winners and losers preparing for the next tournament. FIBA published some interesting stats and figures made available through the AutoStats Data Report by Stats Perform. The evidence just serves to prove how the tournament's best teams and leading players performed.Â
Fans who were already surprised by Jaylen Brown's record-breaking five-year, potentially $304 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics this summer might be even more shocked by what's coming in the next few years. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is on pace to become the first player in NBA history to rake in a staggering $70 million in a single season.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis was questioned about the actions of one the biggest World Cup, Luka Doncic, during the controversial quarterfinal game against Canada. During the first half, Doncic notably made money sign gestures multiple times, conveying his dissatisfaction with the officiating. He also directed gestures towards the VIP tribune where the FIBA executives were seated.
The FIBA World Cup is now history, with the winners and losers preparing for the next tournament. FIBA published some interesting stats and figures made available through the AutoStats Data Report by Stats Perform. The evidence just serves to prove how the tournament's best teams and leading players performed.Â
Fans who were already surprised by Jaylen Brown's record-breaking five-year, potentially $304 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics this summer might be even more shocked by what's coming in the next few years. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is on pace to become the first player in NBA history to rake in a staggering $70 million in a single season.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis was questioned about the actions of one the biggest World Cup, Luka Doncic, during the controversial quarterfinal game against Canada. During the first half, Doncic notably made money sign gestures multiple times, conveying his dissatisfaction with the officiating. He also directed gestures towards the VIP tribune where the FIBA executives were seated.
Before the FIBA World Cup tipped off in Japan, Luka Doncic didn't hide that he kept being bothered by an old injury dating back to last March. "It is an old injury, which caused me problems in the NBA," Doncic said in mid-August before the World Cup started. "Therefore, we performed an MRI. Everything is okay. Nothing worse."
When many wondered whether Luka Doncic would get significant playing time less than 24 hours after a heartbreaking loss to Canada in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, the Slovenian star surprised everyone by logging his tournament-high 37 minutes against Lithuania.
Lithuania bounced back after a crushing defeat against Serbia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and will play for 5th place in the competition. Kazys Maksvytis' squad comfortably 100-84 beat Slovenia, which suffered a second loss in a row, following the defeat against Canada on Wednesday.
Tokyo Olympics, 2021. These were the words reportedly shouted by Luka Doncic in the wake of Slovenia's semifinal loss to France. "FIBA is probably happy!" "FIBA happened!"Â
Luka Doncic and Slovenia played their first game in Manilla, Philippines, and their hopes in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 were crushed, but despite that, the Dallas Mavericks superstar shared a warm message to the local fans.
Luka Doncic was ejected in the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinal game vs. Canada. Left without him, Slovenia lost the crucial game and failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics directly. After the game, Doncic was asked about his reactions that led to him receiving his second technical foul in the fourth quarter and ultimately ejected from the game.
Slovenia national team star Luka Doncic was ejected in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 quarterfinal against Canada. Doncic received his second technical foul in the game after arguing with the referees for not receiving a call and was ejected with 6:37 left in the 4th quarter. At that point, Slovenia was trailing 77-92.
Luka Doncic and Dillon Brooks will face each other in one of the most exciting FIBA World Cup 2023 quarterfinal showdowns. In fact, Luka Doncic could potentially be going up against the best perimeter defense he has ever seen in FIBA national team basketball.
Slovenia national team beat Australia in a crucial FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 matchup and clinched a place in the quarterfinal. And Slovenia has done it in probably the only possible way. Before the game, the biggest question wasn't about the team's star, Luka Doncic, but whether his supporting cast would rise to the occasion and convert the opportunities created by Doncic.
Slovenia national team secured its ticket to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 quarterfinal, and the team's captain Luka Doncic shared his happiness about how the whole team stepped up.
After acquiring him via trade in February, the Dallas Mavericks re-signed Kyrie Irving to a multi-year deal this offseason, making him the long-term partner of Luka Doncic on the roster. Despite not making it to the playoffs last season, Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, believes that the partnership between Irving and Doncic will have a positive impact on the team.Â
The Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Okinawa will begin with a bang. Slovenia will meet Australia in a game that might decide which team will reach the quarterfinal in Manilla, Philippines.
Luka Doncic and Slovenia prepare for the upcoming game against Australia, and the Dallas Mavericks star made a few statements before Friday's matchup. "They are a good national team with experienced and solid players," Siol.net quotes Doncic. "We are ready because we know what we came here for. I believe we can beat both Australia and Germany."
On October 10, Luka Doncic will make a much-anticipated return to the court in Madrid for a friendly game between the Dallas Mavericks and Real Madrid, the Spanish powerhouse officially announced.Â
"This is mine," Cape Verde's head coach, Emanuel Trovoada, exclaimed, holding Luka Doncic's jersey following the loss against Slovenia. Cape Verde battled Slovenia for the bigger portion of the game but, in the end, fell 77-92. The smallest FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 nation captured its first win ever on Monday. Doncic's gesture inspired Cape Verdeans to strive for even more.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and Okinawa reunited two old friends. Slovenia national team star Luka Doncic will face his former teammate and Cape Verde's symbol, Edy Tavares. Even though both players spent only one season in Real Madrid, it seems that a life-long friendship was born.