KATOWICE, POLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Luka Doncic of Slovenia celebrates during the Group D FIBA Eurobasket 2025 game between Iceland and Slovenia at Spodek Arena on September 02, 2025 in Katowice, Poland. (Photo by Massimo Ceretti/FIBA via Getty Images) KATOWICE, POLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Luka Doncic of Slovenia celebrates during the Group D FIBA Eurobasket 2025 game between Iceland and Slovenia at Spodek Arena on September 02, 2025 in Katowice, Poland. (Photo by Massimo Ceretti/FIBA via Getty Images)

FIBA EuroBasket 2025: Luka Doncic Has Opportunity To Make History Vs. Germany

Originally posted on Lakers Nation | By Matt Peralta | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 3:14 PM ET

It’s been a busy summer for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic as he’s been in the thick of competing in FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

Doncic leads an underdog Slovenia roster devoid of NBA talent other than the Lakers guard, but the team has managed to advance in the round of 16 after a thrilling upset win over Italy. Luka was dominant in the win, erupting for 42 points to go along with 10 rebounds and three steals.

Throughout the tournament, Doncic has been nearly unguardable as he can score from all three levels as well as draw free throws at an elite clip. For an undermanned Slovenia team, Doncic is everything on both ends of the floor and is the main reason why they’re even being given a slight chance to upset Germany in the next round.

With the matchup against Germany looming, Doncic has a chance to make history if he can score 30 or more points, via Eurohoops:

Luka Doncic is just one game shy of tying Greek legend Nikos Galis for the most 30+ point games in a single EuroBasket tournament since 1989!

Will Luka tie—or even surpass—Galis?

In 1987, Galis scored 30+ points in all 8 games he played #Eurobasket pic.twitter.com/7d13NZNwW4

— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) September 8, 2025

Doncic has already cemented himself as one of the best scorers in international play as he already ranks within the top 50, via FIBA EuroBasket:

Generational bucket getter.

Luka Doncic has entered the TOP 50 of all-time #EuroBasket scorers. pic.twitter.com/cgyFRxSls2

— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 7, 2025

Like LeBron James, Doncic is at his best when gets to facilitate but is a natural with a great feel of when to take over. In EuroBasket, Luka has either made teams pay at the rim or at the free throw line, but he’s also been solid from distance.

Slovenia is considered a long-shot to get past a German team featuring NBA players like Franz Wagner, Dennis Schroder and Tristan da Silva, but Doncic gives his squad a chance whenever he’s on the floor. Known for showing up in pivotal games, it’ll be interesting to see if Doncic has another EuroBasket upset in him.

LeBron James expresses support for Luka Doncic

Like the rest of the Lakers fan base, LeBron James is heavily invested in how Luka Doncic performs in EuroBasket. The Lakers need the best version of Doncic to win a title, and so far he looks up to the task.

Following Slovenia’s win against Italy, James showed support for his Lakers co-star by posting on his personal Instagram account.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Lakers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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