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Luka Doncic and the Slovenian National Men's Basketball team survived the tough competition in the Round of 16 and made it to the quarter-finals. They sealed an 84-77 win against Italy on Sunday and will now lock horns with FIBA World Champions, Germany, next.
The German media looked to be quite confident in their men's basketball team led by Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner. On Tuesday, German sports outlet "Die Welt" shared a game preview for the quarterfinals clash, expressing confidence in the German side but making some eyebrow-raising remarks about Luka Doncic.
"The German team is still undefeated at the European Basketball Championship thanks to a deep, high-quality squad. Slovenia, on the other hand, relies on its eccentric superstar, whose madness is never far away. The quarterfinals will now see an uneven clash," one passage from the article read.
Later in their article, they took a shot at the Lakers star's work ethic ahead of the quarter-finals showdown.
"Success in sports is fundamentally based on three pillars: talent, training, and willpower/discipline... fans are usually fond of those who achieve success through extensive training and an iron will, who work for their achievements. At least two of the three components must be present. Unless, of course, you're Luka Doncic," another passage read.
At this point of time, neither Luka Doncic nor the Slovenian national team has released any statement against the shots fired at the Lakers player. However, the fans expect Doncic to be silent and give answers on the court.
Slovenia will lock horns with Germany at the Arena Riga in Latvia. The game will tip off at 2:00 pm ET. The fans can catch the match on FIBA's official streaming partner, Courtside 1891.
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