Luka Dončić was technically selected 3rd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA Draft, but was subsequently traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for 5th overall pick Trae Young and a 2019 first-round selection. The young guard from Slovenia wasted no time making a name for himself in the league, earning All-Rookie first team honors and winning Rookie of the Year.
The Mavericks star followed up his incredible rookie campaign with back-to-back All-NBA first team selections in 2020 and 2021, making him the first player in NBA history to be eligible for the designated rookie supermax extension. Dončić agreed to a five-year, $207 million deal with the Mavs on Monday and will look to become one of the best to ever play the game.
Luka Doncic signed the LARGEST guaranteed rookie extension in NBA history thanks to already being a 2x All-NBA 1st Team player through his 1st 3 seasons https://t.co/YVfhpf4gGZ
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LUKA DONČIĆ CAN GO DOWN AS 1 OF THE GREATEST NBA PLAYERS OF ALL TIME
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At just 22 years of age, Luka Dončić is already a household name in the NBA, even being named one of the cover athletes of NBA 2K22. The 2x All-Star has shattered several age-related records, including being the youngest player to ever lead the NBA in triple-doubles with 17 in 2020.
With a number of accolades under his belt in just three seasons, Dončić is well on his way to having a monumental career, potentially one of the best in league history. After signing a record-breaking 5y$207M contract extension, Doncic has another thing going for him to help lead him to become one of the best NBA players to ever grace the floor.
Luka Doncic, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Oscar Roberson are the only players to record 25+ PPG/5+ RPG/5+ APG through their 1st 3 seasons in NBA history pic.twitter.com/QBCb1TRgjW
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Luka Doncic is the youngest player to average 35+ PPG during a single postseason and is the youngest player to receive a $200M+ contract in NBA history pic.twitter.com/mo2AIaA43i
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Most playoff GP with 40+ PTS before turning 23 in NBA history:
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1. Luka Doncic (5)
T2. Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire (3) pic.twitter.com/5xKQWIolCX
Luka Doncic was the youngest player to earn multiple All-NBA 1st Team selections in NBA history pic.twitter.com/IVmqHz6DiJ
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