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Luka Doncic overtakes Giannis Antetokounmpo with epic 2020s NBA milestone

With a dominant 37 points against the Wizards, Luka is now the leading scorer of the 2020s decade in the league.

Credit: Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix

Credit Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix

Credit Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix

Friday night is simply a historic one for Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic

MIN: 36.31

PTS: 33.63 (57.71%)

REB: 7.71

AS: 8.71

ST: 1.5

BL: 0.5

TO: 4.24

GM: 38

After reestablishing himself as the only player since the 1996-97 season to have a 25-point triple-double in just the first half, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar further put himself atop the scoring leaderboard of this decade.

Finishing with 37 points in the Lakers' 142-111 road demolition against the Washington Wizards, Luka officially became the leading scorer of the 2020s.

He just surpassed Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the No. 1 spot.

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