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LeBron From Slovenia
Ex-Celtic Evan Turner recalls facing 16-year-old Luka Doncic in 2015 Madrid exhibition.
In brief
Ex-Celtic Evan Turner recalls facing 16-year-old Luka Doncic in 2015 Madrid exhibition. Former Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner describes how 16-year-old Luka Doncic disrupted defenders with unique movement skills during a 2015 preseason game in Madrid. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
2015 Madrid preseason
Evan Turner missed both games with Boston Celtics during Real Madrid's 2015 preseason trip to Madrid.
Luka Doncic's debut
16-year-old Luka Doncic played 16 minutes for Real Madrid in 2015 preseason game against Celtics.
Doncic's performance
Doncic scored one point with four rebounds and one assist in Celtics' 111-96 win over Real Madrid.
Doncic's movement skills
Doncic used hip shifts and step-backs to disrupt defenders without needing top speed.
Doncic's early development
Doncic joined Real Madrid youth system at 13 and made ACB debut in April 2015.
Turner's comparison
Turner called Doncic 'LeBron from Slovenia' after seeing his early talent in 2015.
“I just want to know how he turned out to be LeBron like from Slovenia”
The short version
Former Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner describes how 16-year-old Luka Doncic disrupted defenders with unique movement skills during a 2015 preseason game in Madrid.
