In the aftermath of a tough Game 1 loss in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Luka Doncic reflected on his journey from European basketball to the grand stage of the NBA.
Transitioning from his success in Europe to the pinnacle of the NBA, Doncic shared insights into the contrasting experiences of playing in finals across different continents.
While acknowledging the magnitude of the NBA Finals as a larger stage, Doncic emphasized the invaluable lessons learned from his previous finals experiences in Europe.
Drawing from his time with Real Madrid in the EuroLeague, Doncic highlighted the importance of prior finals encounters in shaping his approach to the NBA Finals.
Reflecting on his team’s performance in Game 1, Doncic remained focused on the task ahead, stressing the need to regroup and refocus for the upcoming games in the series.
“This is a bigger stage. But those games, finals, prepare you for this moment. So we passed Game 1. We didn’t do our job well, so we got to focus on the second one,” Doncic said postgame.
Prior to Game 1, Doncic named 2018 EuroLeague quarterfinals road game against Panathinaikos as the most hostile environment he has ever experienced.
As the series progresses, all eyes will be on Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks as they seek to overcome the challenges posed by the Boston Celtics and etch their names in NBA history.
