After nearly two weeks of competition, everything is going well for the Sloveniaobviously at the rendezvous of the quarter-finals of theEuroBasketwhere she will return to Poland (Wednesday, at 8:30 p.m.).
Holder of the title, and incidentally favorite to his own succession, the selection of Aleksander Sekulic can so far count on a Luka Doncic gala in Germany: 28.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.2 steals on average, 52% on shots!
Inevitably, the incredible level of play of the Super star of the Mavericks (although hit in the ankle in training yesterday) allows an entire country to dream of a European double. In addition to continuing to impress and surprise his teammates, like the MVP of the last Euro: Goran Dragic.
“ I think he is the best player on the planet “, launches the 36-year-old player, in reference to his compatriot’s last three games (36, 47 then 35 points!). ” He’s only 23, but he plays like a veteran. He could score 40 points every game. He plays at his own pace, he’s tall, he can shoot, he can pass, he can grab rebounds. I don’t know what more can be said of him. He’s like… an astronaut. “
Luka Doncic looms over the tournament
Having become the “Robin” of Luka Doncic, Goran Dragic flourishes in any case in this new role of lieutenant, he who is currently running at 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 interceptions on average over the competition (at 50% in the shots and 38% at 3-pts).
Rather well placed to talk about his young teammate, the new Bulls player also predicts a very, very bright future for the second best scorer in this EuroBasket (behind Giannis Antetokounmpo)…
“ I think it might be [le meilleur joueur de l’histoire] “, he announces purely and simply. ” He is still very young, but if he stays healthy and plays for a long time, I think he could become the best player of all time at the end of his career. “
Suffice to say that Goran Dragic particularly appreciates evolving alongside a unique talent like Luka Doncic. Even if he also regrets one thing, in relation to their association…
“ I wish I was younger, so I could play with him more “, he adds on this subject, while the leaders of Dallas failed to convince the Slovenian to sign in Texas this summer. ” We have only played one Euro together and this is the second. In my eyes, it’s different, because I’m 36 and Luka is in his prime, but I’m enjoying every moment. “
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