It is a long relationship, one that spans generations and the world, and has given Goran Dragic a knowledge of Luka Doncic that’s greater than any other player in the NBA.
Decades ago in the domestic Slovenian league, Dragic was a teammate of Doncic’s father, Sasa. Dragic has played on the national team with the current Dallas Mavericks star for years. The Raptors guard’s understanding of what makes Doncic one of the best players in the league is unsurpassed.
“I’ve known him since he was five years old. I played with his dad — his dad was my mentor — so I’m really connected with Luka and his family,” Dragic said of his countryman this past week.