Targeted for his reputedly difficult character by certain hallway noises, Luka Doncic is he really a “diva”, a word used by several American insiders? One of the Mavs star’s teammate with Slovenia was asked about the matter, and he couldn’t be clearer.
Like many child prodigies and gifted people, Luka Doncic has a character of its own. On the floors, the All-Star has already been penalized on multiple occasions with technical fouls for his excessive complaints against the referees – an attitude that has earned him a small task with his otherwise impeccable reputation.
Worse, American articles in recent months have reported an equally difficult behavior with … his own teammates. Charges that went very badly with the Doncic clan, with in particular a clear and cash response from the star’s father.
This time, it is the American-Slovenian Mike Tobey, recently naturalized to participate in the Olympics, who was questioned in comments relayed by Eurohoops. And as much to say that his answers should end the debate for a good time:
Articles about Luka being “difficult” and hard to play with? I would tell you that it is the complete reverse. From what I see, he’s a great guy, on and off the pitch.
I really love the experience of playing with him, and I don’t know where those hallway noises are coming from. He’s a vocal leader, a locker room presence. He’s the one who takes care of the music, he’s a bit of a DJ. They love Balkan music, they always put that in the locker room and I have to get used to it (laughs). The atmosphere is really great. And yes, he’s a leader on and off the pitch.
Brian Windhorst, who had to apologize recently for getting his info wrong Damian Lillard, Was he also wrong about his words about Luka Doncic? According to Mike Tobey, and unless there is a huge difference between the Dallas Doncic and Slovenia’s Doncic, it seems to be the case.
Luka Magic is still far from perfect, especially with the referees. And that, nobody can deny it… not even the principal concerned, who tirelessly repeats that he tries to improve himself and to bitch less towards the men in gray. Without much success for the moment.
Contrary to gossip, Luka Doncic would therefore be a leader appreciated by his teammates, far from the terms of “turbulent” and “difficult to manage” with which he was rigged. We prefer it like that.
