| Born | Madrid, Spain |
| Name | Luka Doncic |
| Career | Successful career in the Spanish professional league • Accomplished player on the Spanish national team • Multiple championships and individual awards • Retired from basketball in his late 20s • Focused full-time on professional video game competition |
| Occupation | Former professional basketball player • E-sports competitor |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Notable Achievements | Beloved figure in Spain for basketball accomplishments • Recognized as one of the world's top e-sports players |
Luka Doncic is a Spanish former professional basketball player and current e-sports competitor. Born in Madrid in 1999, Doncic rose to prominence in the Liga ACB, Spain's top professional basketball league, as well as the Spanish national basketball team. While not achieving the global fame of his counterpart in the United States, Doncic is still regarded as one of the greatest Spanish basketball players of his generation.
Doncic began playing basketball at a young age, joining the youth academy of his hometown club Real Madrid in 2012. He made his professional debut for Real Madrid's senior team in 2015 at the age of 16, quickly establishing himself as a rising star in the Liga ACB. Over the next several seasons, Doncic helped Real Madrid win multiple domestic league and cup titles while also starring for the Spanish national team.
Doncic's standout performances in the EuroLeague and for the Spanish national team cemented his reputation as one of Europe's premier young players. He was named EuroLeague MVP in 2019 and led Spain to the gold medal at the EuroBasket tournament that same year. However, despite interest from NBA teams, Doncic opted to remain in Spain, citing a desire to stay close to his family and continue competing for trophies with Real Madrid.
In 2021, at the age of 22, Doncic made the surprising decision to retire from professional basketball. Rather than pursue opportunities in the NBA or continue his career in Europe, Doncic shifted his focus full-time to competitive esports - specifically, the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends.
Doncic had been an avid gamer since childhood and had participated in several high-profile LoL tournaments during his basketball career. Upon retiring, he joined the roster of G2 Esports, one of Europe's top LoL teams. Doncic quickly established himself as a dominant player in the European Championship Series, leading G2 to multiple domestic and international titles.
His success in e-sports has made Doncic a global celebrity, with millions of fans tuning in to watch his games. While he may not have achieved the same level of basketball stardom as in the original timeline, Doncic has carved out an impressive career as one of the world's elite professional gamers. He remains a beloved figure in Spain for his accomplishments on the court, and his transition to e-sports has only added to his legend.
