"League is in trouble" - NBA fans erupt as Luka Doncic gets best defender nomination in EuroBasket for averaging 3.2 steals a game

"League is in trouble" - NBA fans erupt as Luka Doncic gets best defender nomination in EuroBasket for averaging 3.2 steals a game

Luka Doncic has been nominated for the Best Defensive Player award at the ongoing 2025 EuroBasket tournament. The Slovenian is leading the tournament in steals where he is averaging 3.

Luka Doncic Gets Nominated For The EuroBasket Award That No One Probably Saw Coming

Luka Doncic (Image Credits: Imagn) While most players enjoyed free time this offseason, Luka Doncic continued displaying his skills on the 2025 EuroBasket. Doncic is playing for Slovenia in the tournament and is not leaving any chance to stun the fans. Previously, he showed his skills in the game against France by making an incredible three-pointer over Alex Sarr and roasting him after that. The highlights of his play continue to be viral on soc…

FIBA EuroBasket 2025: Luka Doncic Has Opportunity To Make History Vs. Germany

It’s been a busy summer for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic as he’s been in the thick of competing in FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Doncic leads an underdog Slovenia roster devoid of NBA talent other than the Lakers guard, but the team has managed to advance in the round of 16 after a thrilling upset win over Italy. Luka was dominant in the win, erupting for 42 points to go along with 10 rebounds and three steals. Throughout the tournament, Doncic h…

Luka Dončić Emerges As Surprising Favorite For EuroBasket Award

RIGA, LV. — Luka Doncic being in EuroBasket DPOY discussions wasn’t supposed to exist. Yet here we are. Dončić headlines the first-ever EuroBasket Defensive Player of the Year shortlist. FIBA listed 16 names as favourites. Among them: Adem Bona, Goga Bitadze, Dennis Schröder, and Lauri Markkanen. The award will be digital-only. Fans can vote, though the weight of their ballots remains unclear. Public polls show Doncic tied with Bitadze and Isaac…