Luka Doncic shares pun on Instagram after nailing a Skyhook against Sweden in the World Cup qualifier: “Do you want some Kareem with it?”
Luka Doncic had a sensational set of games for Slovenia in the FIBA World Cup qualifier when Doncic looked to lead the country to the FIBA World Cup 2023. Other European NBA stars also played these qualifiers, including Dennis Schroder who wrote history with a achievement of 38 points.
Luka had a 30-point performance against Sweden the same night as Schroder’s historic night. Doncic had to lead his country past the Swedes as the match approached. For Doncic, the game seemed to open up when he tried a move as the Swedish defenders struggled to slow him down after the crowd chanted “overestimated” against him.
To send a message to the audience, Luka made an incredible bucket by photographing a perfect skyhook that went through the bucket. The shot quickly went viral and was posted by various channels on social media. It caught up with Luka, who commented on a clip of his shot by saying “would you have some Kareem with that?”, And made a pun on the name of the legendary center with what baristas in cafes say.
Doncic will start unwinding for his offseason now that the first part of his international commitments is over. He will return to play for Slovenia in September to help them defend their EuroBasket crown.
An unpleasant surprise can await Doncic in Dallas after Jalen Brunson’s resignation and the failure to sign Goran Dragic as Brunson’s replacement for Maverick’s front office. They have added greats over the summer to give Luka a genuine lobbying threat in JaVale McGee and Christian Wood.
Rooster still needs a lot of work to add wing and guard depth around Luka if the Mavs want to repeat the successes from last season and return to the later stages of the playoffs. Eventually, the team must get serious about doing a title press, otherwise they will alienate their young star and force him to test free agency one day.