In the realm of the game of basketball, a competitor must give his all on the court but should not carry it forward off-court. The on-court rivalries can cause detrimental effects on personal lives if allowed to. Luka Doncic seemed to have understood that as he partied with his FIBA World Cup 2023 recently.
A leaked video of the $215 million star having a good time after humiliation in the quarter-finals surfaced. He was seen sharing laughs with his tournament competitors and an NBA legend.
Who did Luka Doncic party with?
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Slovenia entered this edition of the World Cup with a lot of promise under the leadership of Luka. Despite their best efforts, the millionaire’s national team fell short in the quarter-finals. They lost to Canada 100-89 after failing to keep up with the North Americans in the second half.
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Canada themselves lost in the next round but eventually secured a bronze medal by defeating Team USA. They shocked their arch-rivals with a 127-118 overtime win in the third-place match. Following their triumph, the entire team celebrated their achievement in the Philippines.
Unexpectedly, Doncic joined them in their victory party as he was captured sharing laughs with his rival nations. Interestingly enough, the gathering also featured the former USA star Carmelo Anthony. The duo even spent a bit of time talking to each other after both of their nations suffered humiliation at the hands of Canada.
This moment came as a surprise for many, as no one probably expected Luka to stay this close to his competitors. This makes us wonder about one thing.
What’s next for him from here?
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There are voices in the NBA supporting him to become the face of the league for the upcoming decades. The 4-time All-Star has shown moments of brilliance time and again in the league. There are even reports suggesting that he could become the first player ever to earn $80 million a year in the NBA.
The Dallas Mavericks as a franchise have displayed an immense amount of faith in him since the beginning. The point guard has repaid them well till now, but there are areas to improve. The team is looking up to him to help them win a championship a decade since they last won. There are eyes on him to win his nation silverware too.
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All in all, the expectations of high volume will be on his shoulders for years to come. Thus, it will be easier for him to make enemies than friends. So, the moment of his celebration with Team Canada maybe just his way of enjoying the present. Nothing more.