Luka Dončić is a point guard who plays like a power forward. His 6'7" frame with a 6'11" wingspan gives him exceptional length for a guard, allowing him to see over defenses, post up smaller guards, and rebound at a rate virtually unprecedented for the position. He is not a traditional athlete — his game is built on body control, angles, footwork, and an almost otherworldly ability to create contact and convert through it.
| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG% | 3P% | FT% | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 35.4 | 29.8 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 1.2 | 47.3% | 36.8% | 78.2% | 3.8 |
Dončić was controversially traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in early 2025 in a blockbuster deal. The trade shocked the basketball world given Luka had led Dallas to the 2024 NBA Finals. He joined LeBron James on the Lakers, forming one of the most high-profile co-star partnerships in league history. The Mavs received Anthony Davis and other assets in return.
| Season | Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | $46.2M | Guaranteed |
| 2025–26 | ~$49.0M | Guaranteed (Current) |
| 2026–27 | ~$52.0M | Player Option |
Dončić was selected #3 overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA Draft and immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Trae Young and a first-round pick. He came to the NBA as a 19-year-old having already won the EuroLeague championship with Real Madrid in Spain — an extraordinary basketball résumé before ever playing an NBA minute. He had also won EuroLeague MVP and Final Four MVP that year.
Dončić turned professional with Real Madrid at age 16, becoming the youngest player to debut in the Liga ACB. He played in Spain from 2015–2018, winning multiple Liga ACB titles and the EuroLeague before entering the NBA draft at 19. His European training gave him a basketball IQ and skill set far beyond his age — particularly in footwork, passing angles, and reading defenses.
Dončić is a 6× All-Star, 2× All-NBA First Team, and considered one of the two or three best players currently in the NBA. He is widely viewed as the most likely player to win multiple MVP awards over the next decade.