We’re now just hours away from the NBA Drafts. For the NBA community, it’s a remarkable day. Many aspiring young basketball players cross their fingers for a place in the league. The San Antonio Spurs have been blessed with good luck, as they will select the first overall pick in the lottery this year. Victor Wembanyama is the player everyone wants in this year’s Draft. After all, the French athlete possesses all the potential to emerge as the next superstar.

However, it is not just the upcoming athletes who are excited about the event. Recently, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks posted a picture on his Instagram, reminiscing over his own humble beginnings.

Luka Doncic shares a picture of his own beginning

One of the most exciting times in the NBA community every year is the NBA Draft. We are now just hours away from this year’s draft and there are several reasons to be excited about it.

Yes, there are multiple young athletes on the line and they’re the dream picks for any team that can bring them in. However, there are a few other differences this year. Unlike each year when 60 teams take part in the draft. This time around, there’ll only be 58 teams.

Why is it different this time?

The reason behind this is that the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls had their second-round picks rescinded by the league. Despite that, the excitement is at an all-time high.

The journey of every great athlete in the league started with them appearing for the NBA Draft in their time. The youngsters who lack experience but are filled with perseverance and talent are the superstars of the future in the league.

Speaking about the beginning of an athlete’s journey, Doncic couldn’t stop reminiscing about his humble beginnings. Amidst all the heavy buzz, it’s natural to wonder where and how you started.

The modern superstar, Doncic did too. He shared a post on his Instagram story of him in a Real Madrid jersey and a Mavs jersey. ESPN made the original post.

The powerful image seems to have ignited strong emotions in Doncic as he looks back at the heights he has scaled in his life.

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Luka Doncic: Before the NBA

Although a bona fide hooper, Doncic couldn’t make it to the league till 2018. Before that, he was with Real Madrid Baloncesto, a Spanish professional basketball club. During his time at Madrid, Doncic won several awards including EuroLeague Rising Star and EuroLeague MVP, becoming the youngest recipient of the award in the league’s history.

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