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How tall is Luka Doncic? Internet once praised basketball player's height for 'passing over top defenders'
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2023-10-14 15:45
Luka Doncic's height is a real asset on the court as the point guard and shooting guard for Dallas Mavericks

Full NameLuka Doncic
Date of BirthFebrurary 28, 1999
Age24 years (as of 2023)
Place of BirthLjubljana, Slovenia
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) approx
Weight104 kg (230 lbs) approx
Net worth$25 million
Marital StatusUnmarried
Dating HistoryAnamaria Goltes (2016-Present)
NationalitySlovenian

DALLAS, TEXAS: Luka Doncic, a prominent figure in the basketball world, stands at 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm or 2.01 m) in height and weighs 104 kg (230 lbs). He is celebrated for his exceptional offensive prowess in the NBA.

He currently plays for Dallas Mavericks in the point guard and shooting guard positions on the team. His jersey number is 77.

Doncic made history by becoming the first teenager to achieve four career triple-doubles in NBA history. He has earned a spot in the NBA All-Star Game four times, solidifying his status as a basketball star. Recently, discussions about Doncic's actual height in centimeters gained momentum on Twitter.

One Twitter user lauded Luka Doncic's height, emphasizing how it grants him an advantage over defenders. They noted, “great understanding by Luka of tag man/help side responsibility’s Luka’s height / length allows him to pass over top of defenders, great pace (change of speeds) & controls the tempo passes on time , on target”

Another Twitter user asserted that Luka Doncic's height sets him apart as a formidable competitor, stating, “Luka's pace, skillset and height makes him such a tough damn cover in this league. No matter who is on him in terms of size, there is some kind of advantage he has in every single matchup”

Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic: Who is taller?

In the context of Luka Doncic's NBA career, comparisons were drawn between him and Nikola Jokic who stands at an imposing 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm or 2.11 m) and weighs 129 kg (284 pounds). This makes Doncic four inches shorter than Jokic.

Nikola Jokic, a Serbian professional basketball player, holds the position of center for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association. Given the moniker "the Joker," he's celebrated as one of the most significant draft steals in NBA history.

During an appearance on the DNVR Nuggets Podcast, Nikola Jokic was discussed. Vlatko Cancar claimed that Luka Doncic tends to be more vocal and expressive, whereas Nikola Jokic is generally more reserved but still brings the same level of intensity.

Cancar went on to note that Doncic exhibits impressive skills, including proficient dribbling. He also shared insights into their basketball IQ, highlighting their respective strengths.

Cancar concluded “I feel they have learned the game so well that when we are in the corner, they can throw those no-looks because they know somebody's going to be there. They’re both amazing players,” as per Basketnews.com.

Luka Doncic's height compared to fiancee Anamaria Goltes

Luka Doncic's fiancee, Anamaria Goltes, is shorter than him at 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm or 1.77 m) and weighs 64 kg (143 lbs). There is a noticeable height difference of 9 inches between Goltes and Doncic.

Anamaria Goltes, a model and a prominent figure in social media circles, has made a name for herself in the world of fashion and dance. Through consistent and captivating self-expression in the arts, Goltes has cultivated a sizable Instagram audience, catapulting her into sudden online stardom.

Presently, Anamaria Goltes boasts a verified status as an Instagram influencer, commanding a following of more than 170,000.

Her endeavors in the modeling world were acknowledged when she was featured in the Slovenian Magazine, 'The Cosmopolitan', back in 2018.

Over time, she has forged partnerships with esteemed modeling brands and is currently associated with Campbell Models and Immortal Model Management.

Following seven years of dating, Luka Doncic knelt down and asked Anamaria Goltes to marry him on July 7, 2023 and they both got engaged. This date holds significance as it possibly pays tribute to his jersey number, 77.

The enchanting event took place at Lake Bled in Slovenia. Doncic and Goltes commemorated their engagement on Instagram with the caption, "💍❤️ 7.7."

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