Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket 2025 brilliance reignited his NBA standing, drawing high praise from Paul George, who said the Lakers star could surpass legends like Dirk, Hakeem, Parker, Giannis, and Jokic to become the greatest international player ever.
After committing himself to a full offseason of conditioning, Luka Doncic shed weight, transformed his body, and arrived at EuroBasket 2025 looking sharper than ever.
Paul George
Paul George
Position: SF
Age: 35
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 100 kg
Birth place: Palmdale, United States of America
The results spoke for themselves: Slovenia, considered a long shot to advance, surged all the way to the quarterfinals behind Doncic’s tournament-leading numbers. He carried his country past expectations, showcasing the skill, leadership, and competitive fire that once made him the face of the NBA’s international future.
And one familiar rival couldn’t help but take notice. Paul George, the Philadelphia 76ers star who battled Doncic countless times as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, offered some of the most glowing praise yet for the 26-year-old Lakers guard.
Speaking on his Podcast P, George didn’t just compliment Doncic — he placed him in the company of legends.
“We’re talking about being the biggest international player now. That’s surpassing GOATs, you know what I mean? That’s surpassing Dirk, that’s surpassing Tony Parker, that’s surpassing Hakeem,” George said.
“He’s got a chance to be the biggest international guy. Surpassing Giannis, in a way. He’s got a chance to be one of the best to ever do it. His game is just way older than what he is. He’s tough, man. He’s a problem. Big fan of Luka. And he talks that sh*t too. He’s a child killer.”
In seven NBA seasons, Doncic has averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game on 46.8% shooting. He’s already made five All-Star teams, five All-NBA teams, won the 2024 scoring title, and captured Rookie of the Year in 2019.
What he hasn’t done yet is win an MVP or an NBA championship — the defining markers that elevate other players like Dirk Nowitzki, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetekounmpo.
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