Luke Doncic is one of the best young basketball players on the planet. Even before he was dominating NBA games, he was playing in the professional ranks of Europe since 2015. The dude is a baller, and most basketball fans will admit that. Unfortunately there is a question being asked now; is Luka Doncic a baby? It's no surprise when a player disagrees with a call that goes against them/their team. Luka tied Trey Young with the third most technical fouls in the NBA last season. In fact, Luka has been in the top-3 of technical fouls in the league each of the last 3 seasons. And noted baby Draymond Green only has one more tech over the last three seasons. The evidence is starting to lean in the favor of yes when asked the question; Is Luka Doncic a baby?
Reputation
Luka is developing a bit of a reputation across the league. But now that reputation has gone international... well, at least more international. At the FIBA World Cup Luka's Slovanian National Team was knocked out by Team Canada 100-89. In the 4th quarter Luka was doing what Luka does (complaining to the refs) and got hit with a double tech and sent to the showers. His first tech came after not getting a call on a drive to the basket. And gestured to the VIP Tribune the Johnny Football money sign.
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Done This Before
Unfortunately this is not the first time that Luka gone to this play. Just go back to the end of March when the Mavericks were battling for a playoff spot (before they tanked). Luka needs to cut this out before he gets labeled at the cry baby of the NBA. Here's the video of him using the same gesture towards NBA refs 6 months ago.
Luka Doncic, Big Baby
After the loss the Canada, Luka tried to clarify his actions by using a "someone told me the refs said this" excuse. And it just sounds like some high school drama nonsense. There is no was a ref actually told a Slovenian player that they were not going to call fouls on Dillon Brooks. It's something that would never be said in an AAU game, let alone a FIBA World Cup quarterfinal game. I love the way Luka plays basketball. But he is starting to get the rap of being one of the biggest babies in the NBA, and now in the entire world of basketball. Here's some free advice for you Luka; focus on your game and winning. Not complaining every time a defender touches you.
