“League is Trouble”: NBA fans burst when Luka Doncic gets the best nomination in Eurobasket to promise 3.2 robberies


Luka Doncic He has been nominated for the Best Defensive Player Award for the 2025 Eurobasket Tournament. The Slovenian leads the Tournament in theft where he is promoting 3.2 robberies per game.

NBA fans on social media reacted to the report. Doncic has been criticized for his defense in the League, leading a fan in X to remind the League what the former Mavericks star can do.

“The League has trouble”

@Legionhoops League has trouble 👀

Other fans shared the same narrative:

The narrative “cannot play defense” is officially over “

@Legionhoops “You can't play defense” is officially over

“Luka is an excellent defender throughout his career. In this Eurobasket tournament, his team can hide it comfortably in the painted area and defend himself mostly from post-ups. He does not have to pursue the parameters as frequently as NBA.”

@Legionhoops Luka is an excellent post defender throughout his career. In this Eurobasket tournament, his team can hide it comfortably in the painted area and defend himself mainly against the post-ups. You do not have to chase the parameters as often as NBA.

“He directs his team in rebounds, steal, blocks, play 5 when necessary”

@Legionhoops leads your team in rebounds, stealing, blogs, play 5 when needed

Other fans countered, shouting at the level of competition between the League and the Eurobasket.

“Damn, so basically no one plays the defense?”

@Legionhoops cursed, so basically there is no one who has a defense? 😂

“You will never convince me that this is not a Mickey Mouse league”

@Legionhoops will never convince me that this is not a Mickey Mouse League 😭

Luka Doncic has also been excellent for Slovenia. In the loss of game against Poland, he recorded 34 points, nine assists and five robberies. He became the first player in Eurobasket history to record a game with more than 30 points, 5 more assists and 5 robberies.

He guided Slovenia to the Round Round. Against Italy in the 16 round, Doncic ended with 42 points, 10 rebounds and three robberies in just 33 minutes, taking Slovenia to a victory of 84-77 and in the quarterfinals.

What is below for Luka Doncic and Slovenia?

Luka Doncic has been able to guide Slovenia to the competition. However, they face a bewildering task in their next opponents, the unbeaten Germans. The game is scheduled for the 2 PM ET, in the Xiaomi Arena de Riga, Latvia.

Luka Doncic de Slovenia competes with Simone Fontecchio in Italy during the FIBA ​​Eurobasket 2025, Round of 16 games between Italy and Slovenia in Xiaomi Arena de Riga, Latvia, on September 7, 2025.Luka Doncic de Slovenia competes with Simone Fontecchio in Italy during the FIBA ​​Eurobasket 2025, Round of 16 games between Italy and Slovenia in Xiaomi Arena de Riga, Latvia, on September 7, 2025.
Luka Doncic de Slovenia competes with Simone Fontecchio in Italy during the FIBA ​​Eurobasket 2025, Round of 16 games between Italy and Slovenia in Xiaomi Arena de Riga, Latvia, on September 7, 2025.

Germany so far has presumed a perfect record of 6-0 through the tournament. They have dominated their games, winning by an average margin of approximately 30.5 points.

Throughout the competition, Doncic seemed to be the burden of leading the team's violation. However, coping with FIBA ​​defending champions, it will be a different challenge. Slovenia will need contributions from players such as Alen Omić, Klemen Preelič and Edo Murić to challenge Germany's depth and provide support to Doncic.