How SGA Showed Luka What A True Leader Is

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[@lukagodler9721]

No. I am Slovenian and I can say he is always acting childish and can't accept simple facts and that's why he pisses me off, no offense he is a great player and knows how to play basketball, but he is such a crybaby

[@patriksweden9203]

congrats to the the number1 luka hater ( a subjective journalist). Imagine he played for your nationalteam LIT. Luka was last 4 season first all nba team and you can never speak about his positive things @augis04

[@patriksweden9203]

7 good NBA PLAYERS and lukas non euroleague teammates, Klemen is still a free agent btw @augis04

[@BabiBon-wf9lp]

Maybe I am blind but I see in your examples Canada using hands?

[@BabiBon-wf9lp]

And as a cherry of video finishing great fault called on Slovenia for no use of hands in defence.

[@Ben2bwild]

The problem is Luka wants a foul called on literally every touch or bump while Shai just plays through it without any reaction. Luka is bigger and stronger than all the wings guarding him so if he just focused on scoring rather than foul baiting, he would score more and help his team. Instead he whines and complains all game. Even the announcers got tired of his antics.

[@nydibs]

Shai had 16 free throws, wtf are you talking about

[@hmm-tx6ef]

@@nydibsbecause he was fouled more lmao

[@DubR424]

@hmm-tx6ef idk what game people were watching but SGA was living in the paint!! Whether a middie pull up, or attacking to the rim is completely different than settling from outside or clearly just tryna draw a foul and not actually attempt a good shot.. SGA wasn’t crying every play either so yeah the refs tend to reward that more too.. Luka was acting like he was the only NBA guy in the game when the other team had 7 of em!! 🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

And the things is that he would have so much more energy for the 2nd half if he didn't do so

[@themostrandom8424]

Luka only complains when he misses, he just smiles when he's making shots. Sometimes I think that the referees are doing him dirty on purpose because of his annoying antics because he's the only player in the universe that'll complain to everything and everytime 😂

[@TituzzzD]

Thank you! As a Mavs fan I get more and more frustrated by his behavior. It gets us nowhere, and he antagonizes himself with the refs. Sadly, many Mavs fan follow him down this rabbit hole and act like he is an infallible god. With that said, he is an awesome player and I hope that he learns to keep his cool.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

I think many basketball fans are starting to feel this way. He's amazing and I think he is two improvements away (refs and his in-season shape) from scratching the peak peak

[@randygram9310]

Good luck to the Mavs. I was a big fan of Luka when he entered the league but have been souring on him over the last couple of years because of his childish behavior. He really needs to look at how Jokic plays the game in terms of staying calm and not getting frustrated. I think Luka may have more talent than Nikola but Jokic has really, really passed him by as a player at this point. I don't care for lack of effort on defense or standing around when he doesn't have the ball. That's kind of the coaches fault but again something you will never see from Jokic when he's in a game. I actually have Shai rated higher as a guard now than Luka. He is not as good a ball handler or passer but stays calm and plays better D as well as more efficient scoring.

[@alanaslukjanovicius3287]

​@@randygram9310jokic and doncic are not comparable. Jokic sees basketball as a job, for Luka it is his passion and life. Of course Jokic wont give as many fucks as Luka

[@Stefansrb369]

He seemed like a spoiled child,expecting everything to go his way. Then his teammates and even coach followed . At times,he was going like Harden and baiting for FTs to slow the tempo and rest more. Canada is just a better team,and he knew it so he tried to influence the refs,but they were having none of it.

[@ayidonno]

Harden 2.0

[@martingartner2341]

The main problem is that SGA had 10% of the contact Luka had and he shot more FT. Keep the same energy for both teams lmao, thats the refs job...

[@whocares3201]

I am sure he was trying to bait FTs but SGA sure didnt. Nah, legit same playstyle, legit same plays, legit same hits, only one side gets called for it all game long. There were even cases when same shit didnt get a whistle on one side and down on the other it did like 10 sec later. Of course you are going to lose it. That being said, he shouldnt be crying and bitching. Fkin scream at the ref, tell him to suck it and be done with it. That is what the coach should have done to protect his player btw. Take the frustration onto himself and calm players down, but Sekulič is just utterly incompetent Smegol lokealike just standing there looking like he is going to cry at any moment.

[@martingartner2341]

@@whocares3201 couldnt have said it better my self...

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

After the first technical, he asked his coach to be more vocal with refs since he couldn't do much of that anymore, not wanting to get T'd up again

[@G505]

Man, the lack of coverage in NA has led me to find new creators like you. Great stuff!

[@wabdih]

same. they know their stuff and its good content

[@razatiger22]

NA has many good content creators, its just that it also has a lot of trash ones so its hard to find the good ones.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Welcome on board! Thank you very much & happy you found us

[@Ilovetohoop24]

"I know I complain a lot" explains everything

[@DatBoiGloomy]

Hey atleast its nice that he is aware that his emotions get the best of him. Most players dont understand that

[@kbthegoat824]

​@gloomy8647 but he doesn't care which makes it worse. It's like saying this is just who I am take it or leave it

[@zvezdasrbija7207]

Today refs couldnt help Canada. Cry

[@msvirgo1810]

Goodbye canada refs cant cover for them anymore😂

[@Just2GdTobiTrue]

@@msvirgo1810man Canada needed the refs against USA 🙂

[@RafaelGarcia-eu4lp]

Canada is improving, you can see how the team has stopped complaining after what they did at the start of the game against Spain. Jordi Fernández said in the press conference that they had to correct that behaviour; impressive how they are building and adjusting the team.

[@GreatestOneDestroyer]

Imagine jamaal Murray and Wiggins on the team too🤯

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Definitely a very matured reaction from them

[@KB-313]

SGA when asked about the refs on Nov. 9: “They’re humans like us and make mistakes. They make a lot of right calls too.” About a month later he lead the league in FTA.

[@natedogg890]

I'm very proud of him as a Canadian and big hoops fan, I can't think of anyone better to rep us in international games than Shai!

[@_DinoSoorus_]

well yk when u drive to the basket and are good at drawing fouls ofc he gon shoot a bunch of ft

[@onyxblack1167]

​@@_DinoSoorus_plus he seldom flailing like other stars.

[@wabdih]

@@_DinoSoorus_ exactly. I never understand why people say "Oh they get 12 more free throws than us, the refs are biased!" If one team is putting themself in better positions to draw fouls then there will be a disparity

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Love this mindset. Just as he makes turnovers in the game, the refs might miss a call or too. His FTA just tells you about his game, which is much more driving to the paint and much less stepback 3s than Luka does

[@casualenjoyer5420]

You can count on one hand the amount of times that yelling at a ref has gone well for a player throughout all professional leagues across the world. Even if they're calling bullshit, nothing can be done about it during the game by shouting at the refs.

[@Chilicoach]

Youth coaches need to set examples early on that regardless of how bad the refs are, you ALWAYS focus on your own game. There is never a benefit of getting in a refs ear, especially in youth games where A. The stakes aren't high, B. Usually the refs are young and still learning, and C. Your ENTIRE focus should solely be player development. It is not their (our) job to coach the refs, it is our job to coach the players: technically, tactically, and mentally. I truly believe Luka is a prime example in failed personality development. I'm guessing he was surrounded by coaches whom, from the time he was 13, were always accustomed to being in the refs ear.

[@whocares3201]

@@Chilicoach Damn, imagine if his development didnt fail...he could even be a top5 player in the world one day. Maybe even a MVP contender. Guess we will never know. Good thing such elite professionals like you exist. Bet you are doing wonderfuly for yoursef with that elite mentality!

[@Chilicoach]

@whocares3201 he is a top 5 player in the world in my opinion. If he had leadership skills and a winner's mentality then he could probably be the best player in the world in my opinion

[@tawadrosal-yunani]

Doncic is being a big baby and he's only hurting himself. He's quickly becoming borderline unwatchable with his antics and he should have been punished hard for the money sign by both FIBA and the NBA. I mean, if you think games are rigged, speak out. If you don't have the balls to do that, just shut up and enjoy the hundred of millions you're making from these rigged games. The funny thing is, in that play were he got ejected, before flopping he commited a disgusting carry and pushed off Dort. So, he traveled, he commited and offensive foul, he flopped and then he screamed to the ref. Ridiculous.

[@Nagstersept109868]

Very good video. A lot of these games have had tons of complaining. It good to bring attention to the players and teams that are practicing more self control, and being rewarded for it on court.

[@whocares3201]

Hard to complain when every call goes your way all game long.

[@DubR424]

@whocares3201 Dillion brooks got thrown out I don’t think that’s gettin all the calls.. and don’t act like Slovenia could really keep up with a high powered athletic team like Canada.. they had nobody that could guard SGA/DB/Barrett … Slovenia guards couldn’t handle SGA he was 1st team all NBA just like Luka!! Multiple slow motion replays showed Slovenia clearly HACKING.. they missed some for Slovenia no doubt but it happens to both teams and if u can’t play good defense those players tend to foul more

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Thank you!

[@michacarolus6571]

This vid just showed how you should handle it, complaining from start to finish doesn't help and the slovenian team did this throughout the tournament. @ some point you should ask yourself what your behaviour on the court does to your team and how the refs react to this. That is how you figure how to overcome the disadvantages, real or just felt, as you could see constantly complaining didn't help @ all.

[@harrikuusjarvi3795]

Canada is just way better team. Slovenia has only few NBA caliber players. Still Sga was absolutely beast but i think in NBA Luka will shine more? Or not? We must wait and see. Both are so good.

[@Jonteponte71]

He mostly gets the superstar whistle in the NBA and he STILL complains. That should tell you everything you need to know.

[@PQV-8898]

And Canada is still missing it's two of it's best 3 players in Murray and Wiggins.

[@whatusaytome9471]

@@PQV-8898even then Slovenia is a bum ass team

[@whocares3201]

Slovenia literaly has 1 NBA level player and it is Luka lol. Everyone else dosent even play Euroleague (Tobey is getting like 10MPG, but that is it). By far the worst team in Slovenian basketball history, which makes Canadians being so cocky over winning this game against the nation of 2mil, with 1 top player and a bunch of injuries, straight up hillarious to me.

[@whocares3201]

@@PQV-8898 So is Slovenia in Čančar and Murič. Blažič didnt really play either. DIfference is that Canada still put out like 10 NBA players regardless, while Slovenia had whole 1. A nation of 40mil riding this high after winning a relativly close game while being favoured by the refs over a nation of 2 mil is quite something. Like congratz, but it is not all that, we just got absolutly smacked by Latvia and Germany.

[@NedjoKovacevic]

Every NBA team will play him like Canada did... Mavs might miss playoff in 2024 again! Luka's usage is not sustainable. He has no stamina to play on high level long enough, and once he drop of the cliff he becomes more and more annoyed with everything and his game falls apart!

[@TECHRANG3R]

Nice detailed analysis! 👍 Luka is a great player but attitude can obviously be a game changer! Team Canada played a smart, team focused game with an excellent defensive strategy against the superstar Luka-led team!

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Appreciate that!

[@sebastianbauer8422]

I dislike players complaining over calls or noncalls. What's even worse is when they mess up, miss/ turn the ball over and instead of getting back they're visibly annoyed/frustrated and slow to get back. Especially star players, that's the wrong attitude and the wrong signal to send to your team. Luka is an amazing player but imo he has to fix this if he wants to be successfull as a leader of a winning team

[@almightywang]

Dillion Brooks is the perfect antidote to Luka. He knows how to get under his skin

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

If any team needs a guy who could get under the skin of the opposing star player.. Look no further than Brooks

[@YunisRajab]

Best game plan against Luka is to be physical and keep fouling him. He'll complain so much that the refs will start ignoring him getting fouled or kick him out of the game

[@LuisLopes-ju6ck]

If the refs dont call anything it´s a good way to defend everyone lollllllllllllllll

[@mavericks2k811]

Luka doesn't get fouled most of the time hes crying he got fouled, thats what pisses off refs the most trying to blur what is a foul and whats not

[@LuisLopes-ju6ck]

@@mavericks2k811 against canada was absurd. They should complain

[@Chilicoach]

​@LuisLopes-ju6ck yeah they should complain if they want to lose lmfao. Their behavior was equally as bad against Germany, the whole team is full of whiny cunts who can't get their head out of their ass when they don't get the call they want. In contrast look at Germany v Latvia, super physical game with questionable calls and non-calls, a little bit of the typical complaining but everybody still continues playing when it's time to do so and no blatant disrespect towards the refs. Slovenia on the other hand resemble soccer players the way they try to bait calls and then cry when they don't get them, even when ball is still in play.

[@maddoxalucard6587]

@@LuisLopes-ju6ckbro most of those calls look like a play on to me And if the refs didn’t make any calls for him because he was complaining Then so be it It’s the same way in the real world If all you do is bitch People will stop caring eventually But don’t worry the NBA will help him with those calls his complaining about

[@zombievikinggaming4258]

He showed he's on a better team. Slovenia has who? Canada is full of big names

[@ericfranklin1802]

Ironically, this was one of the major problems that the Toronto Raptors had with DeRozan and Lowry as the core of the team, constant complaining about refereeing. Even when it was justified the complaining led to decrease in overall performance and you see the same shit with Luka so no surprise things went down this way.

[@playboicartissock2340]

Shai never complains he’s a perfect example of never getting too high or too low he’s always calm

[@Ben2bwild]

Yeah he's just like a smaller Kawhi

[@fredlin6303]

Shai is a stereotypical polite Canadien.

[@nydibs]

Shai complains, I’ve seen him complain all tournament and show the refs the and 1 sign when he doesn’t get a call. It happens frequently even tho he gets paraded to the line for no reason most of the time

[@TheNamesDitto]

It's cause he gets his flops called. You're only saying this because you don't watch basketball much

[@matevzkepic3798]

As a Slovenian, I couldn't agree more with everything you said. We have to be better mentally next time. The only important factor you missed in your analysis is the burden Luka has to carry for his own team, which is incomparable to Shai's. And these things build up, especially if you're used to winning to an extend that Luka is. But the reality is that we have players that we have and have to work with those.

[@andrej.antonic]

How Aleksa showed Canadians who the actual best perimeter defender in the world is

[@nenadireland]

I think the main problem with this Slovenia team is that their "true leader" as you put it was Goran Dragić. A put your head down and grind all game long type of player. Since Goran is gone, there is no "true leader". Luka is by far the best player, but he needs a veteran next to him to keep him in check. The coach has zero authority. In the past, when Luka started complaining about refereeing Goran would shut him down immediately. I'm afraid Slovenia has already achieved everything they ever would with Luka. Sure, Čančar was missing, but Slovenia just doesn't have enough quality to put around Luka to be able to make it to the top 4.

[@randygram9310]

Those are good points. i admire Goran a lot since he's been the NBA. Luka really impressed me his first few years but his lack of composure seems to be getting worse.

[@jamiepeers4642]

I have been looking forward to your channel's videos every day through the tournament. Hopefully we will continue to hear from you after. Great job to you and your partners who are also very good !

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Thanks a lot!

[@UnknownGaming..]

Dude, let me tell you one thing. You're actually pretty impressive as an analyst, so much better than a huge amount of clowns in pay per view media. Kudos to you, excellent video. You've got yourself a new viewer.

[@allen8847]

Good

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@SpaderB13]

Every Slovenian fan desperately needs to watch this video. Before the game even started I knew Canada's game plan would be to work up Luka into a whiney frenzy.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Exactly. Brooks and Dort being aggressive with Luka was like saying 'yeah the sun will rise in the morning'

[@devonsolomon4153]

I’m trying to understand here whos team is stacked with NBA stars here Luka or SGA? You casuals don’t know what you’re talking about commenting here from your moms basement go sweep 🧹 the streets rather!

[@devonsolomon4153]

Also where’s the same energy for SGA and Canada losing to Serbia? Did SGA get schooled in being a leader junior?

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Serbia simply showed they were a better team and I did not see Shai complaining for one sec when Serbia played aggressive defense agianst him, so what's your point here exactly?@@devonsolomon4153

[@johntaua]

Amazing breakdown. You guys are doing such a great job. Thank you.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Thank you very much!

[@Fullyactivez]

Very good break down here i love the way you had a very good perspective of the game and each individual player impact on the game its people like you we need more of on the highest levels breaking down the game salute to you brother

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Thanks a lot!

[@fn2025]

Always complaining is just awful, if you complain to the refs every single posession they will stop taking your complains seriously and give you even less calls. It gives you the exact opposite of what you want to achieve with it

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

They might say it's not influencing them (the non-stop complainin), but there has to be some kind of impact at the back of their heads for sure

[@fn2025]

@@AugustasSuliauskas yeah I agree 100%

[@ttam1217]

Great video, actual analysis of the tactics while hitting broader important points on the mental side of the game and team dynamics. Been so impressed with your FIBA coverage.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Thank you very much!

[@internationalreceipes]

Guys you are really doing a great job. I watched some of your vids before. But you are flat out the best channel covering the fiba world championships by far!!! keep up the great work! Greetings from germany

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

thank you and good luck today! going to be an interesting semifinal

[@matthieusaade3616]

SGA got almost as many freethrows as the entire Slovenian team . Why would he complain 😂?

[@tobiasbuddemeier]

Great analysis! That all shows that despite his undeniable talent, after all, he is still a young player in his early twenties. He must grow up and learn to understand that he has flaws too and when he doesn’t score it doesn’t mean automatically that he has been fouled. Weird to see that so many guys, in particular slovenian fans, fall for this bullshit victim’s narrative. Also weird the press conference when he tried to act like a leader by assuming responsibility for the loss, but at the same time still blaming the referees and thereby not really assuming responsibility. Am I the only one who wonders why he is not punished for showing the everything is sold gesture during the match up? So gross and disrespect to the referees and fiba officials.

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

I think this is his character, 24 is not young especially if you started at 16.

[@tobiasbuddemeier]

He started at 16 and did not evolve in that regard;) It may be character in part, but let’s face it: It’s pure ignorance to a large extent, just not recognizing that he is not treated unfairly by refs. If I was a Doncic fan I would not give up hope that he will mature and understand this one day.

[@almightywang]

I agree with your comment but I would add, if he does mature by his late 20s he will be even more unstoppable

[@besaysanchezmonroy1202]

Los árbitros de esté mundial son unos patanes que están dando vergüenza ajena y están siendo claramente parciales a favor con Canadá. Se vio con Letonia, España y Eslovenia. Luka es un llorón, pero tiene razón que los árbitros son unos vendidos.

[@michacarolus6571]

​​@@natashakuzmanoska965624 still is young, rarely a player that old fills out a leadership role like players that are 28 + years and have the experience of 10+ years in a high quality league, that's why the dragon Dragic was a crucial part of the Team that you are missing in this tournament

[@OfficialFoshiznik]

He is like this every game. Unfortunately too many fan boys won’t accept it, the nba referees don’t like to upset superstar players so give them the calls and the NBA wants the best players winning the most games so it won’t change anything.

[@ogvamp]

Leading a team full of nba players and leading a team full of eurocup players aint the same

[@glovs4188]

Luka also walks back on defense while his entire team hustles back. If im luka teamate i aint gonna respect him.

[@sleepingdragon76]

Great video and analysis. Luka is an insane talent. You would think he would be even better if he just concentrated on playing the game instead of complaining about foul calls. However in some way he reminds of how Charles Barkley used to play. Some guys just need that extra by play to keep themselves on edge to perform at a high level. I also agree with your observation about SGA. He’s probably the only NBA player in the whole tournament that doesn’t complain he has been fouled on every single drive. I think the way the NBA has been referee, which is heavily in favor of the offensive player, means when these players play FIBA basketball they are just not use to not getting the calls they would normally get in the NBA. The amount whining at this tournament has been difficult to watch some times.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

That's true, it's definitely not the same officiating, more is allowed here. So for some it might be a difficult transition

[@randygram9310]

But Luka should know better how the game will be. played in FIBA and with European squads. He should be prepared and say focused.

[@damjanmarkovic452]

C'mon, it's easy to remain calm and collected when you get 16 FTs 😂

[@wishbone7147]

I can’t get enough of Luka getting loss after loss all the while acting like a child. One of the greatest wastes of talent in recent memory

[@L.A.X24]

Bro Canada is the most stacked team only the US comes close. Slovenia wasn’t winning if Luka was the best leader in the world

[@Eppu_Paranormaali]

It doesn't bode well if your team depends on one star player even if as good as Dončić. The complete lack of leadership when things go south has been a problem of Slovenia under Aleksander Sekulić. The Goran Dragić and Igor Kokoškov led team of 2017 was the opposite. When the opponent went into a 10 point lead, this team just gave up, against Germany, Canada and Lithuania. It's also bad coaching when a team's chemistry is as bad as its star's antics. Slovenia should get better as Luka grows up and gets to better shape too, but they should first learn how to organise a team correctly with lacking material like what Latvia has done under Luca Banchi.

[@kayame18]

I really enjoy these videos breaking down the tactics

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

thanks!

[@majmunOR]

Good analysis. I cheered for Slovenia, but obviously Canada has a better team and also played very well. Two of Slovenia's best defenders (Cancar and Muric) were injured before the World Cup, but even with them Slovenia would have hard time winning against Canada. The attitude against referees definitely didn't help either.

[@mihailosebek1791]

Next video -> How Bogdanovic showed SGA What A True Leader Is

[@filips7158]

Canada is stacked, Slovenia is not. Simple as that.

[@fredrik8500]

I was captain on several of my sports teams when I was younger. Though my skills as a player were often lacking, my qualities as a captain were not. Not only was it noticeable that my team played with more confidence and intensity when I was on the pitch, in some instances it was measurable. Now as a captain I did 3 things: work hard, take hits, and yell. A LOT. I would yell at my team mates, the opponents, the referee, the parents on the sideline, hell anyone who gave me an excuse. Encouraging behavior I liked, and discouraging behavior I didn't. Putting it short I was angry, aggressive and confrontational. Now I don't completely understand all the reasons this gave my team a boost, but I know that it did and that you definitely don't have to be calm and composed to be a good leader.

[@bzz011]

Well, I'm not trying to take anything from your video but let's get real. Most important reason why Canada won is significant bigger individual quality.

[@Klocks420]

Sure, lets ignore than Canada is an entire NBA team and Slovenia had no NBA guys outside of Doncic... It would have been a stunning upset if Canada had lost, their team was WAY better. This whole Shai vs Luka debate is honestly disrespectful to Luka and I don't understand the media turning on him now.

[@tilen45]

Thats how it is if you are top 3 in the world. People want stories, drama, arguing on social media,... Its true his behaviour have flaws, but still, soooo much bad is writen about him everysingleday.

[@tilen45]

People forget he is playing with guys that play is second divions Japan league, Slovenian league, and clubs that are nothing compared to NBA teams 😅

[@GoodGame391]

I think you missed his point entirely. Look at how luka acts as a “leader” vs shai. And before we get into shai has more nba players. He is the leader of okc whom are very young and were not a good team. He still keeps his composure and doesn’t bitch and moan all game. Luka had Kyrie and still didn’t stop crying. Nothing to do with the team. It’s his nature

[@sweetandsourspices]

He didnt ignore it though the entire point of the vid was to compare the leadership of the two clearly one is more mature than the other

[@onyxblack1167]

😂😂😂🤦🤦

[@102allenwalker]

SGA !! You goat Kobe would be so proud of seeing you right now SGA ! 🔥

[@onyxblack1167]

The Slovenia basketball team as whole are annoying with their constant complain.

[@drobiIIka]

most interesting thing would be if US and Canada would play together. Almost all NBA players who never played befor by FIBA rules in final game. Or even 3rd place game, what never exist in NBA playoffs type competitions )

[@vdawgzweitausend5755]

Hey man, aside from the video, you guys been stepping up BIG TIME during FIBAWC. Been hearing you on press conferences, been seeing coverage upon coverage upon coverage.. Glad to see you grow like that. Keep up the good work my guys! Love the content ❤

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

We are happy to hear that, thank you!

[@federicothompson2299]

I use to be the biggest Luka supporter and now I realize the reason he doesn’t play defense is because he uses all his energy complaining

[@TolvirRam]

NBA made Luka worse

[@Raikiir]

I used to support Luka but he has become straight annoying. It‘s truly a feat to be the most unlikeable Player on the court while Dillon Brooks is in the same game.

[@onyxblack1167]

😂😂😂 we're the same. Never imagined myself cheering for Brooks until that match.

[@TheNamesDitto]

Nah. That canada team was playing a different sport with those plays

[@kay__519]

This guy needs to stop whinning like he's entitled. its getting annoying

[@natevanderw]

Many times Luka fails to get back on defense because he is too busy complaining.

[@randygram9310]

Yes. And that is an extremely bad habit .... like a child.

[@the_one_w_brains]

Gosh guys slovenia has much weaker team than Canada. Its not really a fair matchup.

[@alexanderschmidt7979]

I've been a Luka fan since day one. I hoped he might change his complaining and lack on the defensive end. But both of these problems seem only to become worse. I don't see him ever winning anything if he doesn't change and that's really sad

[@randygram9310]

Luka needs to emulate Jokic. (Or Shai ....) Jokic will complain on some bad calls but not on EVERY call. And Jokic always stays calm. Most people accept that Nikola is now the best player in the world as he dominated the NBA playoffs. Unlike Luka, Jokic always makes an effort on defense -- and his defense is much better than people give him credit for. Nikola is two time MVP and an NBA champion so worth paying attention to how he succeeded as an unheralded player entering the NBA. Luka needs to calm down, focus on the game, stop complaining non-stop, and at least make an effort to move without the ball and play defense. I thought Luka's defense and composure would improve after a few years in the NBA but they might be getting worse.

[@sj4632]

Facts

[@nikkrelj471]

Yeah but Luka would also behave like Shai did if he got foul calls every play even when tere was zero contact and shai would act just like luka if the opponents would slap him around numerous times in one play and nothing would be called. The refs literally said they werent gonna call anything on Luka. Its pathetic, do you cant compare the situations

[@DubR424]

Great video and breakdown of how ppl are delusional saying the refs cheated.. Slovenia didn’t stand a chance even with Luka having almost 30 in 3 quarters.. He’s gotta humble himself and just keep playing he gets mad calls in the nba and still cries a lot leaving his team down a man in transition .. get ya ass back on defense n on dead ball u can chat with the refs if u want

[@nydibs]

The game was tied at halftime, to say they didn’t have a chance is just ignorant

[@DubR424]

@nydibs Luka/Slovenia cry too damn much to have had a chance to win this game.. the game got real ugly right AFTER it was tied at halftime.. it was clear who was the better team in the 3rd quarter.. if Dillion brooks don’t get thrown out they win by 20+ even with luka having a great game.. outside of Luka slovenia couldn’t keep up Canada’s athleticism nor physicality.. they made some tough shots 1st half which any team can do but 2nd half were completely shut down don’t act like u didn’t see none of that…

[@u.v.s.5583]

We all saw the semifinal. What kind of leader is SGA?

[@Lukareli1]

How Bogdan show SGA what true leader is

[@adreass5114]

Great video.Thats some quality content

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Thank you!

[@FelixakaJopokakafa]

The refs missed calls on both ends. It wasn’t one sided, definitely not rigged

[@rareandsweetas]

I'm an Italian who likes basketball. During the match against Canada, one minute and 25 minutes from the end of the second half, LUCA DONCIC made a masterpiece move ridiculing Brooks. DONCIC TRUE MASTER!!!

[@auguststormy3096]

Good video. Sick of people saying refs were to blame for the lose. Shai got hacked all game

[@nydibs]

Shai got 16 free throws. He was getting calls, Luka wasnt

[@atingsipnayin5518]

You got in on point. He complain a lot. He's complaining while his other teammates defending on the other side of the court. 😅

[@GoodGame391]

You summed it all up. Nice, calm, fair video

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Appreciate that

[@johndotcue]

He’s in FIBA, fouls are hard to get. I don’t know how Luka didn’t understand that.

[@petarzivkovic3258]

Лука БРАТ ! 🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸

[@allen8847]

Canada got many nba starting level players while Luka got Luka. Also, it’s about fairness. Luka got temper issue but the refs are biased. Simple.

[@achille1416]

canada is in the middle between european basketball and american baskeball

[@joshbrown2217]

Eh I think it comes down to 3 things as to why Luka was moaning so much. 1. You were right, he got tired and was probably frustrated at the lack of support from his team. It probably puts him in a "him against the world mindset" and so when he gets a call against him, which does happen in games, he feels that the refs are also against him. 2. He's too use to the NBA. In the NBA I feel he would often get a lot of these calls, but in FIBA, they tend to allow more contact and want the game to flow more. Luka has probably gotten so use to those calls being given, that he was getting frustrated that the tricks he normally use weren't working in this competition. 3. He often takes inspiration from Football and more specifically Real Madrid. A bit more of a stretch, but in football, you can sometimes convince the ref to agree with you and give you the fouls if you play it off right and complain to the ref enough to give them reasonable doubt, Real Madrid do this a lot and often get favourable treatment from the ref, so I wouldn't be surprised if this culture has rubbed off on him. At least football is now clamping down on this more. I do think it's unfair to say that Shaii was a better leader as he does have a better quality team around him. I think nearly every player put in Luka's position would probably act the same way. It can be quite hard when you have to shoulder your whole countries ambitions on you back, especially when you are so use to a culture of winning. When you don't have the support around you and you can see your team mates making silly mistakes, it's bound to weigh on you.

[@frewtlewps1152]

I think Luka makes him teammates worse. When he got ejected, some of Slovenia’s players got to show their skills. If you’re playing with Luka, then all you can do is watch him drive, or stand still to shoot a three. This heliocentric offense doesn’t win championships.

[@kenanjusic4829]

They don’t even make in the wc without him

[@connormacleod1490]

Luka will never win a NBA chip if he will not mature in defense and leadership.

[@buzzkillington1602]

Luka should come and play for Serbia (his dad is Serbian) so with Jokic and Bogi there should be no obstacles to win it all.

[@buzzkillington1602]

Actually I'll take that back...we don't need him.

[@randygram9310]

😆🤣 I think Luka would be Ok with Serbia as Jokic and his brothers will give him a spanking if he causes problems.😉 @@buzzkillington1602

[@viktorbaraga4514]

no you. not right.Where do you live? In your 5 minutes of celebration. Congratulations, for getting the outcome your way, no matter what Nothing personal, just I need more opinions which are not obviously bias. With the “Judges” not only Referees on one side being repeatedly extremely bias it’s not easy but Easier to win. There should be clear punishment, otherwise a sport will become not what we the “wise” people want. I understand, your audience wants what it wants and that is the way it is, You have to feed your kids today not tomorrow. No BS there, but I have not seen any canadine player in a bad shape, at least not like Slovenes. All, not Luka alone, were scratched with obvious wounds and scratches. This for me was very much over the top. What’s their name , referee must know that Violence gives birth to more Violence and the ones who start, are usually issued with penalties , which must be significant, so a lasting critical memory impression is formed in a defendant’s brain which in a critical situation have enough power to stop this nonsense. My language is appalling, and I apologize if I offended anyone. It was not my intention. Now tell me anyone why it should not be at least a little appalling and I'll change my mind. Suprise, but I normally am a reasonable, eager for knowledge old man. Reason must be exact and substantiated and supported by history. OK? I hope I have not offended anyone, Nothing personal. It was not meant to be that way! There is only one thing which supersedes my "wisdom" and it’s called Injustice. It manifested during the game and perhaps before ( which is only my wild guess ). Enough for now ! reader is becoming bored. Evidence, there it is.

[@johnsun3854]

Good critique.

[@Ignacaz007]

Cry Babydončic

[@julsch6423]

I hope Luka develops the "let the game do the talking" instead of his repetitive complaints. Especially since he is a Top 5-7 player currently.

[@simon_thebucket]

Yes but in the last 15minutes or so Shai runs into the defender and gets the fould every time but when Luka did the same it was 50/50 foul or not

[@dejansega1986]

That's the "beauty" of these youtube analysis. They show two similar examples and then say they're different, based on what the agenda is. Not just this chanel, but in general

[@GoodGame391]

Because luka was foul baiting and dort and brooks kept their defensive stance. Slovenia had no clue how to defend shai so there were hacking or moving their arms and not their feet. Shai’s first step is much quicker and he would change pace. Lukas first step is much slower so easier to get in front of him. Luka fans are in for a big surprise this season now that his tendencies have been exposed. Can’t wait to hear the excessive crying when he clearly is being defended well.

[@onyxblack1167]

​@@dejansega1986😂😂😂 agenda? That's what they get when at start of the game they already complain. Luka should remember that this not NBA refs, where they give favors to the star players coz they generate revenue.

[@nydibs]

The reason they don’t know how to guard Shai is bc they get called for a foul no matter what SGA is ridiculously overrated

[@dejansega1986]

@@GoodGame391 that's just not true. Luka got hit on the hand and no foul. RJ hot hit on the ball an free throws. Luka bumps defender while he's moving, shoots and scores, no foul. SGA does the same, foul...

[@faustobrusamolino6345]

Great vid!

[@LostaraYil666]

They didn't get a lot of calls while Canada did which is wrong, but that happened because Slovenia is know for going for calls and complaining, it's gets into the public perspective and the referees attitudes, and then they don't get calls but it's ultimately their om fault

[@Liuk98]

They're 2 incredible players. But who is more stressed? The guy with nba teammates or the one who is carrying a whole team of non international level guys? Reactions are due to the amount of stress they need to suffer in order to compete. It doesn't surprise me Luka showing it off.

[@tuff_radiator]

its sad how 90% of ppl hates luka, but he kinda deserves that

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

I don't think people hate him, it's just stating the obvious, he needs to work on his behaviour. That would actually help him to get even better and that's scary

[@jurckastelc]

I fair refs is all we ask for. Foul is a foul, if he complains or not. Not getting freetrows bocuse he complains??? Seruasly? Canada had 33 plus free trows. Slovenia had 13….

[@Weeby_historian]

Because they fouled more. Simple as that

[@artur583]

As a diehard mavs fan...ur looking at my reality...literally every game...😔😒. I love the guy, but if there's 1 thing he needs to work on, it's the attitude. N as a fellow slav, it's not rlly fair for me to criticize that aspect of him since most of us run hot like that, but if ur a pro at the highest levels, u need to b held to a higher standard. He needs to learn how to channel that anger into smt positive on the court instead.

[@alanaslukjanovicius3287]

Luka is worth all the trouble. Also half of those no calls should have been called in Luka's favour. As a Lithuanian I would love to have a troubled player like him, he always crushes us just like he would be playing kids...

[@odoacredacalcutta5085]

the point is that you just can't compare a team with 5 guys being all solid nba players and a team with Luka Doncic and some perimeter shooters. In the end it just comes down to this. Slovenia just lacks option for its offence, beside Luka 1v1 or the the 3 point shot. Add a lack of effort in defense and that's it. I see no point in questioning Doncic for his behaviour with the refs... he did all he could but that wasn't enough. Frustration did the rest.

[@nikolav3443]

Canada it's better team.Yeah but referee's it's realy bad,and yeah,Slovenia is stolen,but not 20+,and yeah Brooks defend, come on,this fight without ball always fucking foul.We see vs Serbia how it's playing.

[@YHWHsam]

great coverage of this tourney

[@KidJV]

a win would take lukas emotion as being passionate a lose would make it unstable and detrimental to the team

[@KarolisRudelis]

Since Slovenia won gold in Europe, they started feeling entitled. Everyone is complaining more and more.

[@nikdijak1515]

Luka needs to grow a lot before he can properly lead the team. Instead of being the one to keep his team cool and motivate them, he's the one who argues for every touch and just pulls not just him self, but the entire team, down...

[@doublef8661]

His old man game is limited. Too slow and when he gets tired he starts complaining. Not complaining is not gonna make him better. He is just big and slow and when he gets tired even his shot ain't working right.

[@rickd438]

Incredible break down.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Thank you!

[@kingjasko]

Nah, us slovenians are too proud to swallow such shit refereeing, rulebook is simple, why can't the referees set a certain criteria and hold it for both teams? Am I the only one that understands him? How the fuck do you stay calm when you know the refereeing isn't fair the whole game? When one team is allowed to defend 5x harder, with tons of contact and the other one can't even stand still with their hands in the air and it's a foul??? When Dončić was already losing his mind, the game was pretty much over... I see no problem in giving Shai FTs, he got fouled most of the time, but Luka got fouled equal amount and no fouls constantly? Is it his fault he's that big and skilled to where the only way defenders can stop him is by fouling him, if that means a foul almost every possession so be it, but if u want less FTs, then let us defend stronger, too... I hope I'm wrong, but I'm feeling like this is all FIBA's fault where their agenda is to have Canada - USA in finals, depending on how close the result will be between Serbia and Canada, I see referees doing the same vs Serbia as well, they already eliminated Spain and made Slovenians lose their mind... Hope I'm wrong.

[@kingjasko]

Also, to make it clear, Canada is a better team, they're more talented and they deserve the win, just not like this, we weren't given a fair fighting chance. You can check the 2 examples from Scariolo's complaining to the refs 2 days before the Slovenian game vs Canada. Such an experienced coach doesn't complain like that over nothing, be sure about that...

[@GoodGame391]

Slovenia was slow to defend. Sorry but luka walking back on defence really hurt your team. It put them out of position and put them in foul trouble. Shai ran back on defence which helped his team switch quickly and keep their man in front of them. Not sure why they should be rewarded the same calls when canada clearly hustled more on defence

[@kingjasko]

@@GoodGame391 I'm aware we didn't play a perfect game, that's why we couldn't keep up anymore in the 2nd half, but I'm only talking about the refereeing here and while I agree it's unacceptable to get a 2nd tech, these techs could've been avoided if the refereeing was at least 50 50, u know, mistakes on both sides, that's what happened in 1st groupstage, the refereeing was simply bad, but never biased so hard on one side, then it started with spain - canada in 2nd half and continued on our game (which is what i was most afraid of coming into the game, because of that spa-can game), you can check the videos of scariolo complaining, there's a reason for it

[@GoodGame391]

@@kingjasko the referring was fine ‘. Brooks and dort are top defenders in the world. Their defensive stances were near perfect and luka would bump them to get them to move than initiate contact. It didn’t work because they know how to defend. Just because he cries for a foul doesn’t mean it’s a foul. Sometimes the defence is just good

[@kingjasko]

@@GoodGame391 he was hit either on his hands, or head or pushed and don't get me started on the way brooks wrestled with him before he could even get the ball, how ignorant do you have to be to say the refereeing was good?