reporter Marc Stein commented on Doncic's performance in this European Championship before Slovenia eliminated Italy.

Stein said: "His investment in the game is incredible. Doncic's Slovenian teammates are the weakest he has ever encountered in his adult national team career. He also experienced injuries and I'm sure Lakers fans will say, 'Sustain's break, don't play.' But the fact is that Slovenia achieved 3 wins and 2 losses in the group stage. With Chanchar and Nebo, two of the best players except Doncic, still brought Slovenia into the round of 16 and had the opportunity to defeat Italy and continue to move forward (Slovenia has eliminated Italy 84-77). "

" Luca's performance was simply 'exceeded', and all this was for honor. They have won the 2017 European Championship, which is probably one of the greatest sporting achievements in Slovenia's history. You know, they have the Tour de France and the Stanley Cup. But Slovenia beat Serbia to win the 2017 European Championship, which is hard to describe. If you ask the Slovenians what that means, they will tell you that it is a huge honor.” Stein continued.