?I Will Buy a Tiger Like Mike Tyson?: 17-Year-Old Luka Doncic Had His Aim Set for America in His Porsche

Luka Doncic has quickly transcended the levels of sensationalism and is rapidly headed towards greatness. The Slovenian basketball star has solidified himself as one of the top athletes in the NBA, in merely five years after his draft. Following his Rookie of the Year Season in 2018-2019, Doncic has led the Mavericks to the playoffs in the last three seasons. Many experts believe Luka Doncic is on his way to becoming the face of the league in the future. However, years before he made it to the league, 17-year-old Luka Doncic revealed his American dream while driving his Porsche in Spain.

Luka Doncic got the basketball genes from his father Sa?a Don?i?, who is a two-time Slovenian league champ. The four-time All-Star signed with the Spanish pro basketball team Real Madrid at the age of 13. At 17, Doncic sealed his entry to the NBA after winning the 2018 EuroLeague Championship and also securing the EuroLeague MVP. Two days after winning with Real Madrid, Doncic was seen driving his Porsche and talking about the next step in his basketball journey.

Luka Doncic’s American dream

As seen in the fifth episode of NBA’s Pass the Rock docuseries, a 17-year-old Luka drove his Porsche on the streets of Madrid, along with a reporter who asked him some interesting questions. Doncic shared that it was tough for him in his younger days living away from home because he only prefers to eat pasta and hamburgers. Moreover, the documentary reporter pointed at Luka Doncic’s tiger tattoo and asked the Mavericks star to tell the story behind it.

In response, Doncic stated, “I just like tiger. Maybe if we go to United States, I will buy a tiger, like Mike Tyson. I love it.” The idea of making it to the NBA and buying a tiger like the boxing legend left the Mavericks star thrilled.

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Luckily for Luka, after his impactful performance in the EuroLeague, he soon made it NBA in the 2018 NBA Drafts. The 23-year-old was selected as the third overall pick, and the rest is history. In fact, Doncic might just have the opportunity to win his first NBA championship this season.

Can Luka Doncic win a championship this year?

The Dallas Mavericks might just have solidified their second championship win with a recent move. Luka Doncic and co. have made a sensational trade, adding former Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving to the roster. Since the trade, many analysts have put their money on the Mavericks winning the championship this season.

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In the last three seasons, Luka Doncic has missed out on an NBA Finals appearance despite making it to the playoffs. However, Irving, the man who helped LeBron James win a championship in 2016, might just end up doing the same for Doncic this season.