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The 2020 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Playoffs will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Due to the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no fans in attendance for the entire playoff series.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-344955" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200817235157/EYxJVM-XgAMyNUR-1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" />

However, there will be no changes made to the tournament structure. This year’s postseason format is the same as that of the 2019 Playoffs or any other year since the tournament’s inception. The significant difference is that there will be no fans and every team will play in a neutral venue.
<h2>The teams that have qualified for the 2020 NBA Playoffs</h2>
Qualifying for the postseason is a difficult task. 30 teams from both conferences play out 82 games in a stretch during the regular season. But this year has been a unique experience. No team got to complete their original schedule as the pandemic caused chaos and urged the NBA to take a four and a half month hiatus.

However, the league managed to organize a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/orlando-bubble/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">massive bubble</a>, in which each invited team played eight seeding games to determine the playoff table. With all regular-season games done and dusted, eight best teams from each conference have made their entry into the 2020 NBA playoff bracket.
<h2>Eastern Conference</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Seed</b></td>
<td><b>Team </b></td>
<td><b>Record</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/milwaukee-bucks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Milwaukee Bucks </span></a></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">56-17</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Toronto Raptors </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">53-19</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Boston Celtics</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">48-24</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">4</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Indiana Pacers</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">45-28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">5</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Miami Heat</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">44-29</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">6</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Philadelphia 76ers</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">43-30</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">7 </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brooklyn Nets</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">35-37</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">8</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Orlando Magic</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">33-40</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Western Conference</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Seed</b></td>
<td><b>Team </b></td>
<td><b>Record</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">52-19</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">LA Clippers</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">49-23</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Denver Nuggets</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">46-27</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">4</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Houston Rockets</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">44-28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">5</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oklahoma City Thunder</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">44-28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">6</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Utah Jazz</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">44-28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">7</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dallas Mavericks</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">43-32</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">8</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Portland Trail Blazers</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">35-39</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>2020 NBA Playoffs Schedule and how it works</h2>
This year’s playoff structure is no different than any other year. Barring the fact that the players will be competing for the championship inside a closed bubble, everything else is the same. The teams will be following the same format, playing out a best-of-seven series to determine the winner of each playoff round.

There are a few teams in contention for lifting the championship this year. But one thing is for certain. This is a game that we’ve never before experienced. We really can't predict the outcome this year. The bubble, the lack of fans, and the number of restrictions in place. Here is a photograph of the playoff bracket:

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The 2020 NBA Playoffs schedule is always a jam-packed one. This year is no different as well. The schedule is commencing on August 17 and we can expect to see the conference finals kicking off by September 15. The tentative date for the 2020 NBA Finals is September 30 and is expected to stretch no longer than October 13.

<strong>Where to watch the 2020 NBA Playoffs?</strong>

<strong>TV:</strong> ESPN, TNT, ABC, <a href="https://watch.nba.com/channel/nbatvlive?ls=leaguepass:nbacom:watch:nbatv:rd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA TV</a>

<strong>Stream:</strong> Watch ESPN, Watch TNT, <a href="https://watch.nba.com/packages?ls=leaguepass:nbacom:packages:rd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA League Pass</a>

ESPN and TNT dominate the TV broadcast schedules as expected. These two networks enjoy a major share of the first-round and second-round games. But, the TV broadcast doesn’t end with these two networks. ABC also has the right to broadcast a small portion of the first and second-round games.

The conference finals’ broadcasting rights are split between ESPN and TNT. The Eastern Conference Finals will exclusively be televised by ESPN, while TNT holds the rights for the Western Conference finals.

ABC Network has once again gained the rights to broadcast the 2020 NBA Finals. Every game during the finals series will be shown exclusively on ABC.

2020 NBA Playoffs

The 2020 NBA Playoffs will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Due to the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no fans in attendance for the entire playoff series. However, there will be no changes made to the tournament structure. This year’s postseason format is the same as that of the 2019 Playoffs or any other year since the tournament’s inception. The significant difference is that there will be no fans and every team will play in a neutral venue. The teams that have qualified for the 2020 NBA Playoffs Qualifying for the postseason is a difficult task. 30 teams from both conferences play out 82 games in a stretch during the regular season. But this year has been a unique experience. No team got to complete their original schedule as the pandemic caused chaos and urged the NBA to take a four and a half month hiatus. However, the league managed to organize a massive bubble, in which each invited team played eight seeding games to determine the playoff table. With all regular-season games done and dusted, eight best teams from each conference have made their entry into the 2020 NBA playoff bracket. Eastern Conference  Seed Team  Record  1 Milwaukee Bucks  56-17  2 Toronto Raptors  53-19  3  Boston Celtics 48-24  4 Indiana Pacers 45-28  5 Miami Heat 44-29  6 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30  7  Brooklyn Nets 35-37  8 Orlando Magic 33-40  Western Conference  Seed Team  Record  1 Los Angeles Lakers  52-19  2 LA Clippers 49-23  3 Denver Nuggets 46-27  4 Houston Rockets 44-28  5 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28  6 Utah Jazz 44-28  7 Dallas Mavericks 43-32  8 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39  2020 NBA Playoffs Schedule and how it works This year’s playoff structure is no different than any other year. Barring the fact that the players will be competing for the championship inside a closed bubble, everything else is the same. The teams will be following the same format, playing out a best-of-seven series to determine the winner of each playoff round. There are a few teams in contention for lifting the championship this year. But one thing is for certain. This is a game that we’ve never before experienced. We really can&#8217;t predict the outcome this year. The bubble, the lack of fans, and the number of restrictions in place. Here is a photograph of the playoff bracket: The 2020 NBA Playoffs schedule is always a jam-packed one. This year is no different as well. The schedule is commencing on August 17 and we can expect to see the conference finals kicking off by September 15. The tentative date for the 2020 NBA Finals is September 30 and is expected to stretch no longer than October 13. Where to watch the 2020 NBA Playoffs? TV: ESPN, TNT, ABC, NBA TV Stream: Watch ESPN, Watch TNT, NBA League Pass ESPN and TNT dominate the TV broadcast schedules as expected. These two networks enjoy a major share of the first-round and second-round games. But, the TV broadcast doesn’t end with these two networks. ABC also has the right to broadcast a small portion of the first and second-round games. The conference finals’ broadcasting rights are split between ESPN and TNT. The Eastern Conference Finals will exclusively be televised by ESPN, while TNT holds the rights for the Western Conference finals. ABC Network has once again gained the rights to broadcast the 2020 NBA Finals. Every game during the finals series will be shown exclusively on ABC.

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<strong>Derrick Rose 2021: Net worth, salary and endorsements</strong>

Derrick Rose was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 4, 1988. He is an NBA player who currently plays for the New York Knicks.

Rose initially played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted as the first overall pick by his hometown club, <a href="https://www.nba.com/bulls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chicago Bulls</a>, in the 2008 NBA draft. He was also named the NBA Rookie of the Year.

Two years later, Rose, at 22, became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 2011.

[caption id="attachment_672620" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-672620" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-30T162531Z_727120404_MT1USATODAY16177836_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-NEW-YORK-KNICKS-AT-ATLANTA-HAWKS.jpg" alt="Derrick Rose" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 30, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) warms up on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks in game four in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

His time in Chicago ended with the 2015/16 season, after which he played a season each for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, before joining the Pistons.

After suffering multiple injuries, he had a good comeback with the Pistons, but with his playoff ambitions, Rose asked to leave and rejoined the Knicks via trade in February 2021.
<h3>Major on-court achievements:</h3>
NBA Most Valuable Player (2011)

3× NBA All-Star (2010–2012)

All-NBA First Team (2011)

NBA Rookie of the Year (2009)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009)

McDonald's All-American (2007)

Illinois Mr. Basketball (2007)

[caption id="attachment_672619" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-672619" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-30T172224Z_1168760064_MT1USATODAY16178072_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-NEW-YORK-KNICKS-AT-ATLANTA-HAWKS-1.jpg" alt="Derrick Rose of New York Knicks" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 30, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) is defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the first quarter in game four in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Derrick Rose stats</h2>
During his MVP days, Rose was one of the best scorers in the league. He averaged <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rosede01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">25 points</a>, 4.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in the 2010-11 season, which made the youngest MVP in NBA history.

In the 2020-21 season, Rose recorded 14.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. He played only 35 regular season games and then became the team's top scorer in the team's five playoff games (averaging 19.4 points).
<h2>Derrick Rose 2021 net worth:</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/derrick-rose-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Derrick Rose is valued at around $90 million.

After being drafted in 2009, Rose showed promise which earned him a five-year $94 million deal from the Bulls. Injury troubles forced him to take minimum deals to stay in the league, but a return to form earned him a two-year $15 million deal from the Pistons.

Currently, the star point guard is on a three-year $43.56 million <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/new-york-knicks/derrick-rose-6095/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> with the New York Knicks. He was signed using the early bird rights and will next become an unrestricted free agent in 2024.

[caption id="attachment_660396" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-660396" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-29T001835Z_1506557949_MT1USATODAY16166642_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-NEW-YORK-KNICKS-AT-ATLANTA-HAWKS.jpg" alt="Knicks' Derrick Rose" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 28, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots the ball over New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) in the first quarter during game three in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Endorsements by Derrick Rose:</h2>
Rose earns around $13 million from his endorsements. His 13-year shoe deal with Adidas alone, signed in 2012, will presumably improve his annual earnings by $10 million. Powerade is another major brand endorsed by Rose.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Engaged</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6′ 2″ (1.88 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">91 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Adidas, Powerade</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose 2021: Net worth, salary and endorsements Derrick Rose was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 4, 1988. He is an NBA player who currently plays for the New York Knicks. Rose initially played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted as the first overall pick by his hometown club, Chicago Bulls, in the 2008 NBA draft. He was also named the NBA Rookie of the Year. Two years later, Rose, at 22, became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 2011. May 30, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) warms up on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks in game four in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports His time in Chicago ended with the 2015/16 season, after which he played a season each for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, before joining the Pistons. After suffering multiple injuries, he had a good comeback with the Pistons, but with his playoff ambitions, Rose asked to leave and rejoined the Knicks via trade in February 2021. Major on-court achievements: NBA Most Valuable Player (2011) 3× NBA All-Star (2010–2012) All-NBA First Team (2011) NBA Rookie of the Year (2009) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2007) Illinois Mr. Basketball (2007) May 30, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) is defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the first quarter in game four in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Derrick Rose stats During his MVP days, Rose was one of the best scorers in the league. He averaged 25 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in the 2010-11 season, which made the youngest MVP in NBA history. In the 2020-21 season, Rose recorded 14.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. He played only 35 regular season games and then became the team&#8217;s top scorer in the team&#8217;s five playoff games (averaging 19.4 points). Derrick Rose 2021 net worth: According to Celebrity Net Worth, Derrick Rose is valued at around $90 million. After being drafted in 2009, Rose showed promise which earned him a five-year $94 million deal from the Bulls. Injury troubles forced him to take minimum deals to stay in the league, but a return to form earned him a two-year $15 million deal from the Pistons. Currently, the star point guard is on a three-year $43.56 million contract with the New York Knicks. He was signed using the early bird rights and will next become an unrestricted free agent in 2024. May 28, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots the ball over New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) in the first quarter during game three in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Endorsements by Derrick Rose: Rose earns around $13 million from his endorsements. His 13-year shoe deal with Adidas alone, signed in 2012, will presumably improve his annual earnings by $10 million. Powerade is another major brand endorsed by Rose.  Age 33  Marital Status Engaged  Nationality American  Height 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)  Weight 91 kg  Endorsements Adidas, Powerade

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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kristaps Porzingis 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Kristaps Porzingis is a seven-foot-three center who plays for Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He was born on August 2, 1995, in Liepaja, Latvia. Porzingis was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Basketball runs in his family as Porzingis’ parents Talis and Ingrida both played the game during their younger years. After playing for Latvian youth clubs until he was 15, Porzingis then made the move to Spain where he was sought by Sevilla, a Liga ACB team. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Porzingis initially was given a place in Sevilla’s youth team, but swiftly made his professional debut a year after. He improved his game with the Spanish team and won the EuroCup Rising Star Award in 2015, after which he declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft. </span>

[caption id="attachment_435122" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-435122" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-997832984.jpg" alt="Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks" width="1920" height="1280" /> 13 July 2018, Berlin, Germany: Kristaps Porzingis (R), power forward of the New York Knicks plays with youth players of the basketball team ALBA Berlin during a joint training session. The Latvian basketball player is currently on an advertising tour in Germany. Photo: Gregor Fischer/dpa (Photo by Gregor Fischer/picture alliance via Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400;">As for the Latvian’s love life, there are several rumors about his alleged girlfriend on the internet. He has been linked with a few women in the past, but his current girlfriend is reported to go by the name, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bambie_girl/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bambi</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b>Kristaps Porzingis NBA Career</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Porzingis came into the league through the 2015 draft when the New York Knicks used their fourth overall pick to select the Latvian. He became an immediate starter and fulfilled his expectations. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">He dismissed rumors about him being a draft bust and enticed Knicks fans with his dominant displays. Porzingis averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in his first NBA season and finished second behind Karl-Anthony Towns in the Rookie of the Year voting. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Porzingis rose to stardom as a sophomore and put up massive numbers until he tore his ACL in February 2018. This played a huge role in his exit from New York as the injury kept him sidelined for several months. </span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Knicks too, consequently decided to wait against offering him a rookie extension which made him a restricted free agent in 2019. As a result, the Dallas Mavericks stopped by and pulled off an epic trade for the towering Latvian.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Porzingis then signed a five-year deal with the Mavericks worth $158 million while sitting out the remainder of the 2018-19 season. He made his debut with Dallas the following year and formed a destructive partnership with Luka Doncic. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b>Major Achievements </b></h2>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NBA All-Star (2018)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">EuroCup Rising Star (2015)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2× ACB All-Young Players Team (2014, 2015)</span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b>Kristaps Porzingis NBA Stats</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Porzingis is now an important player in the Mavs’ roster and he has cemented his place with his extraordinary talent. In 2020, Porzingis achieved two consecutive 30-point, 5-block games, becoming the first player since Shaquille O’Neal (2000) to do so. With that said, here are his <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/porzikr01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">career stats</a> updated till the 2019/20 regular-season: </span>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>G</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><b>MP</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>FG%</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>FT%</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>REB</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>AST</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>STL </b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>BLK </b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>PTS</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">243</span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">31.2</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">.434</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">.803</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7.6</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1.4</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">0.7</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2.0 </span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">18.4</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b>Kristaps Porzingis Current Contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;"> The Dallas Mavericks were extremely generous to Porzingis and offered him a massive </span><a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/kristaps-porzingis-17832/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">five-year $158,253,000</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> contract upon signing with the team. The 2024 season is a player option and he’ll become an unrestricted free agent after. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b>Kristaps Porzingis Net Worth 2021</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Porzingis inked a major deal with the Mavericks and earns quite the money from endorsements as well. </span><a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/kristaps-porzingis-net-worth/#:~:text=Kristaps%20Porzingis%20net%20worth%3A%20Kristaps,playing%20at%20six%20years%20old."><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Net Worth</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> estimates the 7’3” center’s value at $6 million. Furthermore, his total career earnings will add up to </span><a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/kristaps-porzingis-17832/cash-earnings/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">$73,697,582</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in 2021.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b>Kristaps Porzingis NBA Sneaker Contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Nike initially won Porzingis’ sneaker contract when he arrived in the league. But the deal quickly changed hands the next year when </span><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kristaps-porzingis-reportedly-signs-largest-shoe-contract-ever-for-a-european-player/#:~:text=New%20York%20Knicks%20forward%20Kristaps,depending%20on%20incentive%20bonuses%20met."><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adidas offered</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> him a more lucrative contract. Porzingis will earn roughly three to six million annually based on incentives offered. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Mavs’ big man is one of the top Adidas endorsers and he dons explosive sneakers. The most recent ones he sported were the ‘Adidas N3XT L3V3L.’</span>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">25</span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unmarried </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Children</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center;">-</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><b>NBA Championship Rings</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">–</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Nationality</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Latvian</span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Height</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">240 lb (109 kg)</span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Wingspan</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7 ft 5 in (2.29 m)</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b>How to contact Kristaps Porzingis </b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kristaps Porzingis Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kporzee/?hl=en"><b>kporzee</b></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kristaps Porzingis Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/kporzee?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><b>@kporzee</b></a></p>

Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Kristaps Porzingis is a seven-foot-three center who plays for Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He was born on August 2, 1995, in Liepaja, Latvia. Porzingis was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.  Basketball runs in his family as Porzingis’ parents Talis and Ingrida both played the game during their younger years. After playing for Latvian youth clubs until he was 15, Porzingis then made the move to Spain where he was sought by Sevilla, a Liga ACB team.  Porzingis initially was given a place in Sevilla’s youth team, but swiftly made his professional debut a year after. He improved his game with the Spanish team and won the EuroCup Rising Star Award in 2015, after which he declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft.  13 July 2018, Berlin, Germany: Kristaps Porzingis (R), power forward of the New York Knicks plays with youth players of the basketball team ALBA Berlin during a joint training session. The Latvian basketball player is currently on an advertising tour in Germany. Photo: Gregor Fischer/dpa (Photo by Gregor Fischer/picture alliance via Getty Images) As for the Latvian’s love life, there are several rumors about his alleged girlfriend on the internet. He has been linked with a few women in the past, but his current girlfriend is reported to go by the name, Bambi.  Kristaps Porzingis NBA Career Porzingis came into the league through the 2015 draft when the New York Knicks used their fourth overall pick to select the Latvian. He became an immediate starter and fulfilled his expectations.  He dismissed rumors about him being a draft bust and enticed Knicks fans with his dominant displays. Porzingis averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in his first NBA season and finished second behind Karl-Anthony Towns in the Rookie of the Year voting.  Porzingis rose to stardom as a sophomore and put up massive numbers until he tore his ACL in February 2018. This played a huge role in his exit from New York as the injury kept him sidelined for several months.  The Knicks too, consequently decided to wait against offering him a rookie extension which made him a restricted free agent in 2019. As a result, the Dallas Mavericks stopped by and pulled off an epic trade for the towering Latvian. Porzingis then signed a five-year deal with the Mavericks worth $158 million while sitting out the remainder of the 2018-19 season. He made his debut with Dallas the following year and formed a destructive partnership with Luka Doncic.  Major Achievements  NBA All-Star (2018) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016) EuroCup Rising Star (2015) 2× ACB All-Young Players Team (2014, 2015) Kristaps Porzingis NBA Stats Porzingis is now an important player in the Mavs’ roster and he has cemented his place with his extraordinary talent. In 2020, Porzingis achieved two consecutive 30-point, 5-block games, becoming the first player since Shaquille O’Neal (2000) to do so. With that said, here are his career stats updated till the 2019/20 regular-season:    G MP FG% FT% REB AST STL  BLK  PTS   243 31.2 .434 .803 7.6 1.4 0.7 2.0  18.4   Kristaps Porzingis Current Contract  The Dallas Mavericks were extremely generous to Porzingis and offered him a massive five-year $158,253,000 contract upon signing with the team. The 2024 season is a player option and he’ll become an unrestricted free agent after.  Kristaps Porzingis Net Worth 2021 Porzingis inked a major deal with the Mavericks and earns quite the money from endorsements as well. Celebrity Net Worth estimates the 7’3” center’s value at $6 million. Furthermore, his total career earnings will add up to $73,697,582 in 2021. Kristaps Porzingis NBA Sneaker Contract Nike initially won Porzingis’ sneaker contract when he arrived in the league. But the deal quickly changed hands the next year when Adidas offered him a more lucrative contract. Porzingis will earn roughly three to six million annually based on incentives offered.  The Mavs’ big man is one of the top Adidas endorsers and he dons explosive sneakers. The most recent ones he sported were the ‘Adidas N3XT L3V3L.’   Age 25  Marital Status Unmarried    Children &#8211;  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality Latvian  Height 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)   Weight 240 lb (109 kg)  Wingspan 7 ft 5 in (2.29 m)   How to contact Kristaps Porzingis  Kristaps Porzingis Instagram: kporzee Kristaps Porzingis Twitter: @kporzee

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Who is LeBron James? LeBron James is widely considered to be one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball. Born in Akron, James spent the majority of his professional career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers, winning multiple NBA championships and earning numerous accolades along the way. Dec 7, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA In Season Tournament Semifinal at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports &nbsp; Known for his exceptional all-around game, James is a four-time MVP and has been selected to the All-Star team a record 18 times. LeBron James&#8217; early life LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. James started playing basketball at a young age, showing great potential. He soon became one of the best high school basketball players in the country. James graduated from St. Vincent&#8217;s St. Mary High School and declared for the NBA draft in 2003. James led St. Vincent&#8217;s St. Mary to three state championships in four years. With Keith Dambrot and Dru Joyce II coaching the side for two years each, the Fighting Irish had a record of 101 victories and 6 losses during James&#8217; time. LeBron James&#8217; wife and children LeBron James was raised by his mother Gloria James, who struggled to make ends meet as a single mother. Not much is known about James&#8217; biological father Anthony McClelland, who was largely absent from LeBron&#8217;s life during his childhood. He is also reported to have criminal records to his name. James has been in a relationship with his high school sweetheart Savannah since his teenage years. The couple tied the knot on September 14, 2013. Savannah James has indulged in several business ventures over the years and is also a noted philanthropist. She has also established a mentorship program for young women. LeBron and Savannah have three children together: Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri James. Both Bronny and Bryce are following in their father&#8217;s footsteps to become basketball stars. In December 2023, Bronny made his long-awaited collegiate debut with the USC Trojans, less than five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July. LeBron James&#8217; net worth 2024 LeBron James has an estimated net worth of $1 billion, according to recent reports. James is the first active NBA star to achieve this feat. The four-time NBA champion signed a two-year $97.1 million contract extension with theÂ Los Angeles Lakers last year. As per reports, James has earned around $387 million in salaries in his 20-year NBA career so far. Furthermore, he has also made a fortune with his endorsement deals and investments, which have helped him build his massive business empire. LeBron James&#8217; NBA career timeline TheÂ Cleveland Cavaliers selected hometown boy LeBron James as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. James was a superstar straight out of high school and took the league by storm. He played for the Cavaliers from 2003 to 2010 in his first stint and won MVP awards in 2009 and 2010. Even though the Akron Hammer was almost unstoppable on the court and won many individual accolades, team success was hard to come by. Bilder des Tages &#8211; SPORT NBA Playoffs, Cleveland Cavaliers &#8211; Indiana Pacers April 25, 2018 &#8211; Cleveland, OH, USA &#8211; The Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James celebrates a basket and foul in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Cleveland Cavaliers won, 98-95, for a 3-2 lead in the first-round NBA Basketball Herren USA playoff series. 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LeBron James&#8217; achievements and awards 4Ã— NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) 19Ã— NBA All-Star (2005â€“2023) 3Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008, 2018) 13Ã— All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008â€“2018, 2020) 3Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007, 2021) 3Ã— All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2022, 2023) 5Ã— NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009â€“2013) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014) NBA Rookie of the Year (2004) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA scoring champion (2008) NBA assists leader (2020) NBA 75th Anniversary Team AP Athlete of the Decade (the 2010s) 4Ã— AP Athlete of the Year (2013, 2016, 2018, 2020) 3Ã— Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2012, 2016, 2020) USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2012) 2Ã— National high school player of the year (2002, 2003) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2003) 2Ã— First-team Parade All-American (2002, 2003) 3Ã— Ohio Mr. Basketball (2001â€“2003) 3x USA Today All-USA First Team (2001-2003) No. 23 retired by St. Vincentâ€“St. Mary LeBron James&#8217; charity and foundation Some of the biggest donations made by LeBron James are to the charities: After-school All-Stars Mohammed Ali: A Force for Change Boys and Girls Club of America Children&#8217;s Defence Fund ONEXONE I Promise School Most of these charities are aimed at helping children and the younger generation. King James is dedicated to providing the youth of America, especially those at risk, the opportunity required to prosper in life with his &#8216;I Promise&#8217; initiative. LeBron James&#8217; rings Over his illustrious 20-year career (and counting), James has won four NBA championships. He has led three different franchises &#8211; the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Los Angeles Lakers &#8211; to NBA titles. James&#8217; first title came in 2012 with the Heat, when he won his first Finals MVP award, followed by a second consecutive title in 2013. After returning to Cleveland in 2014, James delivered on his promise to bring the city its first major sports championship in over 50 years. In 2016, James powered the Cavaliers back from a daunting 3-1 deficit against the record-setting Golden State Warriors in the Finals. James won his 4th championship and NBA Finals MVP award in 2020, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a championship against his former side, the Miami Heat. LeBron James&#8217; shoe deals LeBron James signed a huge deal with Nike even before he entered the NBA. As James&#8217; superstardom rose, he became one of the most important faces of the brand, with his line of signature shoes, which is in its 20th version now. The four-time NBA MVP signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2015 for an undisclosed fee. LeBron James&#8217; house LeBron James has reiterated multiple times that he does not spend his hard-earned money without reason. Former teammate Dwyane Wade once revealed that James is one of the cheapest players in the league despite being one of the richest. However, James knows how to spend his fortune in style. And when it comes to where he lives, the King does not compromise. According to reports, LeBron owns multiple properties in California, Ohio, and Miami, that are worth a combined estimated value of $100 million. 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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Luka Doncic?</b></h2>
<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Luka Doncic has quickly become one of the NBA's most talented young stars since entering the league in 2018. The 24-year-old Slovenian sensation was selected 3rd by Atlanta before being traded to Dallas, where he has shined over his first four seasons.</p>


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<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">He took Spain's ACB League and EuroLeague by storm as a teenager for Real Madrid, winning EuroLeague MVP at 19 before making the jump to the NBA. Doncic has averaged over 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists the past three seasons, earning back-to-back All-NBA First Team nods.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's early life</b></h2>
Luka Doncic was born and brought up in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Interestingly, Luka first touched a basketball when he was just seven months old as his father, Sasa, was a professional player turned coach. The Slovenian's love for the game increased as he grew older and he continued to improve at a rapid pace as well.

Doncic started playing for his hometown club Union Olimpija and often practiced with kids much older than him because of his advanced skill set. When he was 13, Luka took a huge step in his life and career, when he moved to Madrid, Spain to play for Real Madrid. He graduated high school in Spain and did not go to college.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's family and personal life</b></h2>
Luka Doncic was born on February 28, 1999 to Mirjam Poterbin and Sasa Doncic. His parents separated and subsequently divorced in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks star was nine years old. The custody and legal guardianship of Luka was reportedly granted to his mother.

Mirjam was a model who even participated in the Miss Slovenia pageant in 1993. After her modeling career, she ran a beauty salon with her mother. <span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Sasa Doncic</span>Â played basketball for 17 years and has multiple accolades to his name. He has also played for the Slovenian national team. After retiring in 2010, <span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">SaÅ¡a DonÄiÄ‡ </span>started his coaching career in 2022.
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According to multiple reports, Luka has been in a long-term relationship with the Slovenian model Anamaria Goltes. Goltes is also from Ljubljana, Slovenia, and went to the same school as Luka when she was young. However, the couple first met in Croatia during a vacation when they were just 12. Goltes is a model who has a massive following on social media. In 2016, Anamaria moved to the U.S. to pursue her modeling career.

The year also marked the start of a romantic relationship between the two childhood friends. The couple reportedly hit a rough patch in 2018 but are still going strong. <span style="font-weight: 400">In July 2023, Doncic got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes, and became a father to a baby girl named Gabriela.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Luka Doncic signed a five-year $215 million contract extension with theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/dallas-mavericks/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a>Â in 2021, which earned him over $37 million for the 2022-23 season. The massive contract will fetch him over $40 million for the next season and he will receive an average salary of $43 million. So far, Doncic has reportedly made over $69 million in NBA salaries. Luka has an estimated net worth of $25 million, according to various reports. Furthermore, the combo guard also makes millions every year from his endorsements and partnerships.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic'</b><b>s basketball career</b></h2>
Luka Doncic grabbed the attention of major teams in Europe after impressing with his displays for local club Union Olimpija. In 2012, Real Madrid came calling and signed Luka for a five-year contract when he was just 13. The young star continued his development while playing for the under-16s and led the team to a Minicopa Endesa win in 2013. For his unreal performances, Doncic was named the MVP of the under-16 championship. He carried on his impressive development with the under-18s in the next few seasons.

During the 2014-15 season, Doncic made his professional debut for Real Madrid at the age of just 16. In the next season, he became a regular for the senior team. The years that followed saw the dominance of Doncic grow in the Spanish league. In the 2017-18 season, he led Real Madrid to a EuroLeague triumph and was named the EuroLeague MVP for his displays. He also helped the team clinch the Liga ACB title and took home the Liga ACB MVP honors as well.
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Doncic then declared for the 2018 NBA draft. TheÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/atlanta-hawks/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a>Â selected him as the 3rd overall pick and then traded him on the same day for Trae Young who was drafted as the 5th pick by the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic hit the ground running for the Mavs and won the Rookie of the Year award, averaging 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. He astonished everyone with his maturity on the hardwood and the ability to control the pace of the game despite being very young. Doncic made his first-ever NBA All-Star appearance in his sophomore year. He has made the team for four straight years ever since.

Doncic led the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since the 2010-11 season. However, he could not help the team past the eventual champions the Golden State Warriors. Given the teams' heroics in the playoffs last season, there were huge expectations from Luka and the Mavericks for the 2022-23 season. Doncic started the season great and was in the MVP race for most of the campaign. However, the team struggled massively in the concluding stages of the season and failed to make it to the playoffs eventually.

<span style="font-weight: 400">In January 2023, DonÄiÄ‡ was awarded the Western Conference Player of the Month award for his play during December, the third of his career. He was also named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth consecutive selection. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">During a game in March, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points while his teammate, Luka DonÄiÄ‡, scored 42 points. It was the first time in Dallas franchise history that two players scored 40 points in the same game.Â </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In March, he surpassed Mark Aguirreâ€™s previous record for the most 30-point games in a season in Mavericks history. Following this, i</span><span style="font-weight: 400">n October, DonÄiÄ‡</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> became the first player in Mavericks history to put up a 30-point triple-double in a season-opening game. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">On the 25th of December 2023, </span><span style="font-weight: 400">DonÄiÄ‡</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> became the sixth player to reach 10,000 career regular-season points before turning 25, tied Bob McAdoo for reaching 10,000 points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history, and became the quickest to 10,000 points among active players with 358 games. This is the fastest since Michael Jordan. He also tied for 3rd-most points for Christmas Day games, behind Bernard King and Wilt Chamberlain.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic contracts</b></h2>
<table style="width: 29.0854%;height: 348px">
<thead>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 16.8766%">SEASON</td>
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 30.2267%">TEAM</td>
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 50.1259%">SALARY</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2022/23</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$37,096,500 ($38,197,960*)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2021/22</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$10,174,391 ($11,425,631*)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2020/21</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$8,049,360 ($9,526,612*)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2019/20</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$7,683,360 ($9,152,162*)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2018/19</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$6,569,040 ($7,953,812*)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tfoot>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 16.8766%">Total</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 24px;width: 30.2267%"></td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 24px;width: 50.1259%">$69,572,651 ($76,256,177*)</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's career stats</b></h2>
<b>NBA regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 365</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 28.2</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 8.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 8.1</span>

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<b>NBA playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 28</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 32.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 9.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 7.9</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's endorsements and investments</b></h2>
During his time with Real Madrid in 2017, Luka Doncic signed a two-year contract with Nike. Then in 2019, Doncic signed a deal with the Jordan brand after entering the NBA. In September 2022, the Jordan brand launched Doncic's first signature shoe, the Luka 1. His other important endorsement deals are with NBA2K, BioSteel, and Panini. He reportedly earns around $6 to $10 million per year from endorsements.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— NBA All-Star (2020â€“2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— All-NBA First Team (2020â€“2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Rookie of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-FIBA World Cup Team (2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Olympics All-Star Team (2020)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-EuroBasket Team (2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague champion (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-EuroLeague First Team (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— EuroLeague Rising Star (2017, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague 2010â€“20 All-Decade Team (2020)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Euroscar Player of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— Liga ACB champion (2015, 2016, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Liga ACB MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-Liga ACB First Team (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— ACB Best Young Player (2017, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— ACB All-Young Players Team (2016â€“2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— Spanish King's Cup winner (2016, 2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— Trofeo Costa de Sol champion (2016, 2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EB Next Generation Tournament champion (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EB Next Generation Tournament MVP (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Sports Illustrated Breakout of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Slovenian Sportsman of the Year (2018)</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Luka Doncic founded the Luka Doncic Foundation to help children in need. The foundation aims to improve the health and well-being of children through play. It reportedly provides play therapy, play access, play environments, and play challenges to kids. So far, Luka has helped many children in need with his foundation. In December 2022, Doncic accomplished extraordinary philanthropic and outreach work which earned him a nomination for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award. Recently, he made the day of a young fan by offering him a trip to watch his favorite stars play in the NBA All-Star game. Over the years, he has also made contributions to other organizations such as The Dallas Mavericks Foundation and The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's </b><b></b><b>h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Luka Doncic reportedly purchased a $2.7 million mansion in Preston Hollow, Dallas in 2020. The estate spans over 5,225 square feet with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The property also has a four-car garage, a garden with a swimming pool, and other luxury amenities.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic</b><b>Â </b><b>cars</b></h2>
Doncic is a huge car enthusiast as well and has some expensive cars in his collection. According to reports, he has an Audi A7 ($69,200), a Porsche Panamera ($109,000), a Porsche 911 Turbo S ($216,100), and the Mansory Lamborghini Urus ($221,506). Furthermore, he recently added a custom-made post-apocalyptic themedÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-the-price-of-the-hellfire-apocalypse-truck-of-superstar-luka-doncic-that-shocked-social-media-revealed/" target="_self" rel="noopener">six-wheel truck named "Hellfire Apocalypse Truck</a>.Â Doncic reportedly spent over $250k for the purchase of the vehicle.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncicâ€™s shoe deal</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In December 2021, Doncic signed a 5-year shoe deal worth $207 million with Nike. Under the Jordan Brand, this makes Doncic one of the highest-paid endorsers in the NBA. Only LeBron James and Kevin Durant earn more from their shoe deals. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Doncic's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand - the Jordan Luka 1 - was released in January 2023. The deal will extend through 2026-27, covering the prime years of his career.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic rings</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Luka Doncic has not won any NBA championship rings and is still searching for his first title. Nevertheless, Doncic is already a 3-time NBA All-Star and 2-time All-NBA First Team selection.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">With his incredible skill at such a young age, 24, most experts believe it is only a matter of time before Doncic wins his first championship and gets fitted for his first championship ring. However, he will have to get through the powerhouse teams in the West like the Warriors, Clippers, Grizzlies, and Suns to bring a title to Dallas. </span>

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Luka Doncic's s</b><b>ocial media accounts</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/lukadoncic/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@lukadoncic</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/luka7doncic?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@luka7doncic</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044512263241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@LukaDoncic</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Luka Doncic</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Luka Doncic</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>28 February, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Ljubljana, Slovenia</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6'7" (2.01 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>230 lbs (104 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Sasa Doncic and Mirjam Poterbin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Slovenian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$25 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$37 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Anamaria Goltes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>In a relationship</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Dallas Mavericks</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Luka Doncic

&nbsp; Who is Luka Doncic? Luka Doncic has quickly become one of the NBA&#8217;s most talented young stars since entering the league in 2018. The 24-year-old Slovenian sensation was selected 3rd by Atlanta before being traded to Dallas, where he has shined over his first four seasons. Jan 27, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to being called for a technical foul against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports He took Spain&#8217;s ACB League and EuroLeague by storm as a teenager for Real Madrid, winning EuroLeague MVP at 19 before making the jump to the NBA. Doncic has averaged over 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists the past three seasons, earning back-to-back All-NBA First Team nods. Luka Doncic&#8217;s early life Luka Doncic was born and brought up in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Interestingly, Luka first touched a basketball when he was just seven months old as his father, Sasa, was a professional player turned coach. The Slovenian&#8217;s love for the game increased as he grew older and he continued to improve at a rapid pace as well. Doncic started playing for his hometown club Union Olimpija and often practiced with kids much older than him because of his advanced skill set. When he was 13, Luka took a huge step in his life and career, when he moved to Madrid, Spain to play for Real Madrid. He graduated high school in Spain and did not go to college. Luka Doncic&#8217;s family and personal life Luka Doncic was born on February 28, 1999 to Mirjam Poterbin and Sasa Doncic. His parents separated and subsequently divorced in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks star was nine years old. The custody and legal guardianship of Luka was reportedly granted to his mother. Mirjam was a model who even participated in the Miss Slovenia pageant in 1993. After her modeling career, she ran a beauty salon with her mother. Sasa DoncicÂ played basketball for 17 years and has multiple accolades to his name. He has also played for the Slovenian national team. After retiring in 2010, SaÅ¡a DonÄiÄ‡ started his coaching career in 2022.  USA Today via Reuters According to multiple reports, Luka has been in a long-term relationship with the Slovenian model Anamaria Goltes. Goltes is also from Ljubljana, Slovenia, and went to the same school as Luka when she was young. However, the couple first met in Croatia during a vacation when they were just 12. Goltes is a model who has a massive following on social media. In 2016, Anamaria moved to the U.S. to pursue her modeling career. The year also marked the start of a romantic relationship between the two childhood friends. The couple reportedly hit a rough patch in 2018 but are still going strong. In July 2023, Doncic got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes, and became a father to a baby girl named Gabriela. Luka Doncic&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Luka Doncic signed a five-year $215 million contract extension with theÂ Dallas MavericksÂ in 2021, which earned him over $37 million for the 2022-23 season. The massive contract will fetch him over $40 million for the next season and he will receive an average salary of $43 million. So far, Doncic has reportedly made over $69 million in NBA salaries. Luka has an estimated net worth of $25 million, according to various reports. Furthermore, the combo guard also makes millions every year from his endorsements and partnerships. Luka Doncic&#8217;s basketball career Luka Doncic grabbed the attention of major teams in Europe after impressing with his displays for local club Union Olimpija. In 2012, Real Madrid came calling and signed Luka for a five-year contract when he was just 13. The young star continued his development while playing for the under-16s and led the team to a Minicopa Endesa win in 2013. For his unreal performances, Doncic was named the MVP of the under-16 championship. He carried on his impressive development with the under-18s in the next few seasons. During the 2014-15 season, Doncic made his professional debut for Real Madrid at the age of just 16. In the next season, he became a regular for the senior team. The years that followed saw the dominance of Doncic grow in the Spanish league. In the 2017-18 season, he led Real Madrid to a EuroLeague triumph and was named the EuroLeague MVP for his displays. He also helped the team clinch the Liga ACB title and took home the Liga ACB MVP honors as well.  USA Today via Reuters Doncic then declared for the 2018 NBA draft. TheÂ Atlanta HawksÂ selected him as the 3rd overall pick and then traded him on the same day for Trae Young who was drafted as the 5th pick by the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic hit the ground running for the Mavs and won the Rookie of the Year award, averaging 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. He astonished everyone with his maturity on the hardwood and the ability to control the pace of the game despite being very young. Doncic made his first-ever NBA All-Star appearance in his sophomore year. He has made the team for four straight years ever since. Doncic led the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since the 2010-11 season. However, he could not help the team past the eventual champions the Golden State Warriors. Given the teams&#8217; heroics in the playoffs last season, there were huge expectations from Luka and the Mavericks for the 2022-23 season. Doncic started the season great and was in the MVP race for most of the campaign. However, the team struggled massively in the concluding stages of the season and failed to make it to the playoffs eventually. In January 2023, DonÄiÄ‡ was awarded the Western Conference Player of the Month award for his play during December, the third of his career. He was also named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth consecutive selection. During a game in March, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points while his teammate, Luka DonÄiÄ‡, scored 42 points. It was the first time in Dallas franchise history that two players scored 40 points in the same game.Â  In March, he surpassed Mark Aguirreâ€™s previous record for the most 30-point games in a season in Mavericks history. Following this, in October, DonÄiÄ‡ became the first player in Mavericks history to put up a 30-point triple-double in a season-opening game. On the 25th of December 2023, DonÄiÄ‡ became the sixth player to reach 10,000 career regular-season points before turning 25, tied Bob McAdoo for reaching 10,000 points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history, and became the quickest to 10,000 points among active players with 358 games. This is the fastest since Michael Jordan. He also tied for 3rd-most points for Christmas Day games, behind Bernard King and Wilt Chamberlain. Luka Doncic contracts  SEASON TEAM SALARY   2022/23 Dallas Mavericks $37,096,500 ($38,197,960*)  2021/22 Dallas Mavericks $10,174,391 ($11,425,631*)  2020/21 Dallas Mavericks $8,049,360 ($9,526,612*)  2019/20 Dallas Mavericks $7,683,360 ($9,152,162*)  2018/19 Dallas Mavericks $6,569,040 ($7,953,812*)   Total $69,572,651 ($76,256,177*)  &nbsp; Luka Doncic&#8217;s career stats NBA regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 365 Points per game &#8211; 28.2 Rebounds per game &#8211; 8.5 Assists per game &#8211; 8.1 &nbsp; NBA playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 28 Points per game &#8211; 32.5 Rebounds per game &#8211; 9.3 Assists per game &#8211; 7.9 Luka Doncic&#8217;s endorsements and investments During his time with Real Madrid in 2017, Luka Doncic signed a two-year contract with Nike. Then in 2019, Doncic signed a deal with the Jordan brand after entering the NBA. In September 2022, the Jordan brand launched Doncic&#8217;s first signature shoe, the Luka 1. His other important endorsement deals are with NBA2K, BioSteel, and Panini. He reportedly earns around $6 to $10 million per year from endorsements. Luka Doncic&#8217;s major achievements and awards 4Ã— NBA All-Star (2020â€“2023) &nbsp; 4Ã— All-NBA First Team (2020â€“2023) &nbsp; NBA Rookie of the Year (2019) &nbsp; NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019) &nbsp; FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (2023) &nbsp; All-FIBA World Cup Team (2023) &nbsp; Olympics All-Star Team (2020) &nbsp; All-EuroBasket Team (2017) &nbsp; EuroLeague champion (2018) &nbsp; EuroLeague MVP (2018) &nbsp; EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2018) &nbsp; All-EuroLeague First Team (2018) &nbsp; 2Ã— EuroLeague Rising Star (2017, 2018) &nbsp; EuroLeague 2010â€“20 All-Decade Team (2020) &nbsp; Euroscar Player of the Year (2019) &nbsp; 3Ã— Liga ACB champion (2015, 2016, 2018) &nbsp; Liga ACB MVP (2018) &nbsp; All-Liga ACB First Team (2018) &nbsp; 2Ã— ACB Best Young Player (2017, 2018) &nbsp; 3Ã— ACB All-Young Players Team (2016â€“2018) &nbsp; 2Ã— Spanish King&#8217;s Cup winner (2016, 2017) &nbsp; 2Ã— Trofeo Costa de Sol champion (2016, 2017) &nbsp; FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015) &nbsp; EB Next Generation Tournament champion (2015) &nbsp; EB Next Generation Tournament MVP (2015) &nbsp; Sports Illustrated Breakout of the Year (2019) &nbsp; Slovenian Sportsman of the Year (2018) Luka Doncic&#8217;s charity and foundation Luka Doncic founded the Luka Doncic Foundation to help children in need. The foundation aims to improve the health and well-being of children through play. It reportedly provides play therapy, play access, play environments, and play challenges to kids. So far, Luka has helped many children in need with his foundation. In December 2022, Doncic accomplished extraordinary philanthropic and outreach work which earned him a nomination for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award. Recently, he made the day of a young fan by offering him a trip to watch his favorite stars play in the NBA All-Star game. Over the years, he has also made contributions to other organizations such as The Dallas Mavericks Foundation and The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation. Luka Doncic&#8217;s house Luka Doncic reportedly purchased a $2.7 million mansion in Preston Hollow, Dallas in 2020. The estate spans over 5,225 square feet with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The property also has a four-car garage, a garden with a swimming pool, and other luxury amenities. Luka DoncicÂ cars Doncic is a huge car enthusiast as well and has some expensive cars in his collection. According to reports, he has an Audi A7 ($69,200), a Porsche Panamera ($109,000), a Porsche 911 Turbo S ($216,100), and the Mansory Lamborghini Urus ($221,506). Furthermore, he recently added a custom-made post-apocalyptic themedÂ six-wheel truck named &#8220;Hellfire Apocalypse Truck.Â Doncic reportedly spent over $250k for the purchase of the vehicle. Luka Doncicâ€™s shoe deal In December 2021, Doncic signed a 5-year shoe deal worth $207 million with Nike. Under the Jordan Brand, this makes Doncic one of the highest-paid endorsers in the NBA. Only LeBron James and Kevin Durant earn more from their shoe deals. Doncic&#8217;s first signature shoe with Jordan Brand &#8211; the Jordan Luka 1 &#8211; was released in January 2023. The deal will extend through 2026-27, covering the prime years of his career. Luka Doncic rings Luka Doncic has not won any NBA championship rings and is still searching for his first title. Nevertheless, Doncic is already a 3-time NBA All-Star and 2-time All-NBA First Team selection. With his incredible skill at such a young age, 24, most experts believe it is only a matter of time before Doncic wins his first championship and gets fitted for his first championship ring. However, he will have to get through the powerhouse teams in the West like the Warriors, Clippers, Grizzlies, and Suns to bring a title to Dallas. &nbsp; Luka Doncic&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram @lukadoncic  Twitter @luka7doncic  Facebook @LukaDoncic  &nbsp;  Full Name Luka Doncic  Popular Name Luka Doncic  Birth Date 28 February, 1999  Birth Place Ljubljana, Slovenia  Age 24  Height 6&#8217;7&#8243; (2.01 m)  Weight 230 lbs (104 kg)  Parents Sasa Doncic and Mirjam Poterbin  Nationality Slovenian  Ethnicity White  Net Worth $25 million  Salary $37 million  Spouse Anamaria Goltes  Relationship/Marital Status In a relationship  Profession Basketball player  Team Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic Surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Derrick Rose to Set New Scoring Record in NBA Playoffs History

Dallas Mavericks lost, Luka Doncic won

The records just keep pouring for the Wonderboy