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Why the NBA world is enthralled with Luka Doncic, the Mavericks' 19-year-old Slovenian rookie who is already dominating the NBA

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  • Luka Doncic came to the NBA as a 19-year-old wunderkind who dominated in Europe, and he hasn't disappointed in his rookie year.
  • Doncic has been a revelation on the court, delighting fans and teammates with his un-guardable step-back threes and penchant for clutch shots.
  • Doncic has also become a fan-favorite for his goofy antics on and off the court.
  • Doncic has drawn praise from some of the NBA's biggest stars and figures to be a superstar in the league for a long time.

In a league full of promising young stars, few players shine as bright as Luka Doncic.

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The 19-year-old Slovenian guard-forward came to the NBA as one of the top prospects in years and has not disappointed in his rookie year with the Dallas Mavericks.

Doncic went pro when he was a teenager, shining for Real Madrid in the Euroleague and playing for Slovenian national team. By the time he entered the NBA, he had won Euroleague MVP, Euroleague Final Four MVP, ACB MVP, Euroleague Rising Star, and Best Young Player. He also pickedup a championship with Real Madrid and a Eurobasket title with Slovenia.

In half of a season in the NBA, Doncic has wowed the basketball world with his on-court flair, success in the clutch, and sparkling personality.

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Here's how Doncic became one of basketball's biggest stars:

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Of course, if you followed Doncic's rise to the NBA, this shouldn't be surprising.

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via YouTube/ACB/EuroLeague

Source: ESPN

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via YouTube/ACB/EuroLeague

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Lefteris Pitarakis/AP

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via Pro Sports/YouTube

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