Luka Dončić delivered a triple-double (26 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists) as Slovenia beat Belgium 86-69 in EuroBasket play, marking the fourth such feat in the tournament’s history. The performance came as Slovenia needed a win to stay alive after two early losses, and Dončić continued to pace the team with elite per-game numbers through three games (about 33 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 9.7 APG, 3.3 SPG). The moment also underscored his status as a Lakers cornerstone after signing a three-year, $155 million extension, despite a knee scare and summer conditioning focus that included gluten-free dieting. Lakers execs showed public support by watching him in Europe, signaling confidence in his health and development as LeBron James’ future remains uncertain. Slovenia now eyes Iceland as it tries to climb out of the group.

The spotlight on Dončić contrasts with France’s depth, which features four NBA players on the roster (Risacher, Sarr, Coulibaly, Yabusele). The dynamic shapes early-season fantasy narratives: Dončić remains the clear fantasy centerpiece, while France’ cadre provides additional DFS intrigue. The mix of EuroBasket structure, international travel, and the Lakers’ long-term commitment makes this a pivotal stretch for Dončić’s fantasy and real-world value as the season approaches.

Luka Doncic delivered 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in Slovenia’s 86-69 win over Belgium to post a EuroBasket triple-double, becoming the fourth player in the event’s history to accomplish the feat (Stojko Vranković is unofficial for blocks). He shot 9-for-23 and 2-for-11 from deep, yet he was involved in 51 of Slovenia’s 86 points in 30 minutes, signaling continued heavy usage and fantasy relevance.

Through three games he averages 33 points, 7.3 rebounds and 9.7 assists, leading the tournament in scoring and assists while sitting 13th in rebounds. He’s also the youngest to 400 EuroBasket points since Parker and the fastest to 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists in the century. Slovenia sits in Group D’s mix, with knockout-round implications looming as they face Iceland and Israel next.

Doncic's 26-11-10 triple-double powered Slovenia to an 86-69 win over Belgium in EuroBasket action, marking only the fourth triple-double at the event since 1995 and making him the youngest to 400 career EuroBasket points since Tony Parker. His all-around impact underscores his fantasy ceilings as Slovenia faces Iceland next, with the group phase continuing across four countries and a Riga knockout run looming.

Antetokounmpo returned for Greece with 27 points in a 94-53 rout of Georgia, adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals as Greece stayed atop Group C. The 24-team format advances the top four from each group to the Riga knockout rounds, with Greece needing late results to clinch a Round of 16 spot while Slovenia presses ahead in Group D toward a deeper run.

Canada’s AmeriCup momentum, EuroCup first-round spectacle, and a flourish of global basketball chatter collide with NBA angles. Three-point usage and possessions get debated through vintage stat talk, while the Raptors’ era and Canadian basketball development surface in conversation. Luka Doncic anchors the NBA thread as Dallas contends with trade chatter and ceiling questions; Sandro Mamukelashvili and Leonard Miller flash upside as potential fantasy catalysts. The piece threads in Dave Smart’s Canada Basketball arc and a run toward upcoming seasons with beverage chatter and a long, lazy summer outlook.