Magic big man Franz Wagner talks about why Luka Doncic is special

Luka Doncic is currently with the Slovenian national team as it prepares to start group play in EuroBasket 2025.

Its first official game will take place on Thursday, Aug.

28, when it takes on Poland.He has gotten into much better shape this summer, and he definitely appeared quicker on his feet and more mobile during his appearances in tune-up games for Slovenia this month.

He also reminded basketball fans across the world, especially Los Angeles Lakers fans, how special he is and how tough he is to deal with for opponents.Franz Wagner, a forward who plays for the Orlando Magic and is currently with the German national team, talked about what makes Doncic so special and tough to deal with during an interview with FIBA Basketball."There are few players in the world as versatile or who can manipulate the game as well as he does offensively.

You can't just defend him with one player.

You have to switch up the looks that you give him.

And also be okay with him making some tough looks."Just try to make it hard and play against him one against five.

And sometimes be okay and tip your hat with some tough plays," said the German NBA star Wagner.In a friendly match between Slovenia and Germany two weeks ago, Doncic had 19 points, five assists and three rebounds in 24 minutes of play.

He averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists a game during the regular season after the early February trade that sent him to Los Angeles.Doncic, 26, recently signed a three-year contract extension with the Lakers that will take effect during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Regardless of what happens with LeBron James moving forward, the organization is in outstanding hands, as Doncic may just be starting to enter his prime.This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Magic big man Franz Wagner talks about why Luka Doncic is special.

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