Age, Biography and Wiki
Luka Dončić is a Slovenian professional basketball player born on February 28, 1999, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. As of 2025, he is 26 years old. Dončić began his basketball career at a very young age and quickly rose to prominence in European basketball before making a successful transition to the NBA. He currently plays as a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and is known for his exceptional basketball IQ and versatility on the court. Drafted in 2018 as the 3rd pick by the Atlanta Hawks and then traded to the Dallas Mavericks, he has since become one of the NBA's brightest stars.
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| Date of Birth | 28 February 1999 |
| Age | 26 Years |
| Birth Place | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Slovenia |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Luka Dončić stands 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall and weighs approximately 230 pounds (104 kg). His wingspan is reported around 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm) to 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm), depending on the source. This combination of size and strength makes him a formidable presence on the court, capable of playing multiple positions from point guard to small forward. His height allows him to see over defenders and make precise passes, while his weight gives him the physicality to endure tough matchups and finish strong at the rim.
On December 7, 2024, Dončić put up a triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 125–118 win over the Toronto Raptors. He also surpassed Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for seventh on the all-time career triple-double list. On December 16, Dončić posted his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points (28 points in the first half), along with 11 rebounds and 13 assists in a 145–133 win over the Golden State Warriors. In a loss against Minnesota on December 25, he left the game with a strained calf, which was expected to sideline him for at least a month.
At the time of the trade, Dončić had not played since Christmas Day as he had been sidelined with a calf strain. He recovered from his injury and made his Laker debut on February 10 against the Utah Jazz, scoring 14 points in 24 minutes as the Lakers won 132–113. On February 25, Dončić put up his first triple-double as a Laker with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 107–99 win over his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. On March 4, Dončić recorded 30 points and 15 assists 136–115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He became only the fourth player in Lakers history to post those totals in a single game after LeBron James, Magic Johnson and Jerry West. Dončić made his emotional return to Dallas on April 9, where he was honored with a pregame video tribute and was met with cheers from the crowd throughout the game. He matched his season-high with 45 points in a 112–97 win over the Mavericks, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the second player in NBA history to score at least 45 points both for and against the same team in the same season.
| Height | 6 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 104 kg |
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed detailed information about Luka Dončić’s current dating or relationship status available from the provided sources. He tends to keep his personal life relatively private compared to his public professional achievements.
His mother is Slovenian, and his father is a Slovenian of Serbian descent from Kosovo. His parents filed for divorce in 2008, with custody and legal guardianship granted to his mother.
When Dončić was eight, his father started playing for his hometown club Union Olimpija. Olimpija Basketball School coach Grega Brezovec invited Dončić to practice with players his age. Only 16 minutes into his first training session, the coaching staff moved Dončić to the 11-year-old group. Starting in the next session, he primarily practiced with Olimpija's under-14 team. Still, due to league rules, Dončić only played for the club's under-12 selection team, coming off the bench against opponents three or four years older than him. Despite his exclusion from under-14 games at the time, Dončić often asked to attend practice, even when his coach asked him to stay home.
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Net Worth
Luka Dončić is active on social media platforms where he interacts with fans and shares moments from his professional and personal life. His presence on platforms like Instagram and Twitter helps maintain his popularity and marketability. Specific follower statistics and handles are not provided in the sources but can be easily found given his global recognition.
Education
In summary, Luka Dončić is a towering figure in international basketball, known for his skill, intelligence, and physical attributes that make him a versatile star in the NBA. At 26, he continues to dominate on the court while building a substantial career and financial legacy.
According to his family, Dončić first touched a basketball when he was seven months old and frequently played with a miniature hoop in his room by age one. Dončić played various sports in his childhood, including football, which he later quit after growing too tall. At age seven, Dončić began playing organized basketball at a primary school in Ljubljana. His opponents at the time were up to 10 years old, as Dončić reflected: "I was always training and playing with older kids who had much more experience than me. Many of them were bigger and faster than me too, so I had to beat them with my brain." Dončić admired Greek basketball player Vassilis Spanoulis from his early teenage years, stating that he was "enchanted" by him. Dončić wore the number 7 at Real Madrid in honor of Spanoulis. Dončić also grew up admiring the American basketball player LeBron James.
Since his early years with Real Madrid, Dončić was tabbed as one of Europe's premier talents, with Spanish newspaper Marca giving him the nickname "El Niño Maravilla" (The Wonder Boy). Entering the 2018 NBA draft, Dončić was widely seen as one of the best and most accomplished European prospects of his generation. Slam magazine considered Dončić the "best international prospect ever," and sports website SB Nation called him "most accomplished NBA prospect in decades." An anonymous NBA veteran scouting executive said that Dončić's game was "leap years above anyone" in his draft class.
