Published 13:27 IST, February 17th 2020
Luka Doncic calls Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo the 'G.O.A.T.' of football
Mavericks star Luka Doncic praised Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo, lauding him for his illustrious time at Real Madrid. Find out what Doncic says on Ronaldo.
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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been one of best players in NBA this season. Slovenian me his first appearance in NBA All-Star Game 2020. During NBA All-Star weekend, Doncic praised Juventus star Cristia Ronaldo, lauding him for his illustrious time at Real Mrid.
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Luka Doncic led Team World in Rising Stars game on Friday night. However, with likes of Trae Young, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson in ir ranks, Team USA completed a comfortable 151-131 victory.
Luka Doncic with a half-court three-pointer during Rising Stars game
dressing media after game, Luka Doncic heaped praise on Cristia Ronaldo. Doncic, who himself played for Real Mrid basketball team from 2015-18, revealed that he met Portuguese sensation during his time at Spanish capital. 20-year-old even claimed that Cristia Ronaldo is greatest player of all-time ahe of his long-term rival Lionel Messi.
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Cristia Ronaldo left Real Mrid for Juventus in 2018. And Luka Doncic stated he started supporting Italian side after Ronaldo moved to Turin. Doncic even believes Real Mrid have struggled massively without 35-year-old leing ir attack.
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NBA All-Star Game 2020: Luka Doncic wins on All-Star debut
Making his All-Star debut, Luka Doncic h a decent outing for Team LeBron. Western Conference side h to come from behind to win NBA All-Star Game 2020. Slovenian played 18 minutes and scored 8 points, registered 1 rebound and 4 assists. Kawhi Leonard led Team LeBron dropping 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in just 20 minutes of play. latter was deservedly named as winner of inaugural Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award. Giannis Antetokounmpo led his side with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
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13:27 IST, February 17th 2020