# LeBron From Slovenia

> Ex-Celtic Evan Turner recalls facing 16-year-old Luka Doncic in 2015 Madrid exhibition.
- Title: LeBron From Slovenia · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: evan turner, luka doncic, boston celtics, real madrid, nba draft, preseason game, basketball, sports, LeBron, Slovenia, EssentiallySports
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-lebron-from-slovenia-ex-celtic-reveals-unreal-experience-of-facing-16-year-old-luka-doncic
- Author: Krishna
- Published: 2026-10-11T17:21:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: evan turner, luka doncic, boston celtics, real madrid, nba draft, preseason game, basketball, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.