By Antigoni Zachari / info@eurohoops.net
Luka Doncic was selected with the third overall pick in the 2018 draft, at the age of 19. His father, Sasa, opens up with a letter to his son on Sportraits, admitting that “he was never perfect” and explains his absence from the draft to his son.
“What does it mean to be a good father? Now I am sure that I have the answer to this question. I was never perfect! You know I was in Ljubljana the night of the draft instead of being by your side. We both know why, but let’s keep that our little secret that unites us!
The TV has the focus point of my full attention. I couldn’t wait to hear your name. When I eventually heard it… oh my god. You cannot understand how I felt and how proud I was as a father. My son, you had made me so proud for one more time”, Sasha Doncic writes.
“Luka, my son, could you live without your child? Could you see your Child walk away from you so he could start a new life away from you? Do you remember Luka? You were only 13 when Real Madrid visited Slovenia to take you to their team that was far away from us! It really hurt me but I was also extremely touched and excited. We wanted to have you with us, but I would never allow myself to let you miss out on such a great opportunity. This might mean being a good father Luka!”
Sasha Doncic remembers the point where everything began for Luka, in the Barcelona tournament:
“There is a story that I have probably never shared with anyone. Yes, you have matured, had a great time, scored many buckets have grown to greatness and are loved. But for your father, Luka, my son your two great moments were when you were a baby. Greatness is not the Cameras that run after your every step neither is your exposure. You father Luka will always remember that tournament which I’m sure you remember also. You barely spoke a word of Spanish you had just left home but In the Barcelona tournament where you went up against elder players you got the MVP award. A few months later Coach Laso played you for the first time with the men’s team! It was against Valencia! First possession you receive the ball in the corner and shoot behind the 3 point arc….. swish . No matter how many great things you will achieve in your Life Luka, your father will always remember these moments because this is where everything began my son “.