Luka Doncic is spending his offseason playing for the Slovenian national team, and as such has appeared far superior to his opponents on the international stage.
The most recent matchup was no exception.
With Slovenia playing against Greece, Doncic hit opposing defenders with a dizzying array of crossovers and step backs, to the point that he made one defender trip over his own feet.
After the defender fell backwards, Doncic stared him down, then stepped in and hit a layup while drawing a foul.
The play left fans, as well as his teammates in awe. His fellow running mate for the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, couldn’t help but show Doncic love on social media when he saw the clip.
“Stare down type crazy @lukadoncic. lol I love the energy,” Irving posted on his Instagram story.
"Stare down type crazy Luka Doncic lol I love the energy."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 3, 2023
Kyrie Irving was loving this play from his Mavs teammate yesterday 🔥
(via @KyrieIrving/ IG) pic.twitter.com/5XCgB6lVVr
Irving, who signed a three-year contract extension with the Mavericks in the offseason, is hoping he and Doncic can make a run to the playoffs in Irving’s first full year in Dallas beginning this fall.
If Friday’s highlights are any indication, it’s clear that Doncic is ready to roll.
