Basketball is a universal language spoken in hundreds of countries by millions of people. 

Luka Doncic is fluent.

Alas, the “Wonder Boy” is no longer a teenager. 

Doncic turned 20 on Feb. 28, but he’s still the youngest player on the Dallas Mavericks by almost two years.

What does he do for fun?

“Play video games, mostly,” says Doncic, an avid Fortnite player.

Doncic often plays online against former European teammates and fellow NBA players. He claims he’s the best Fortnite player on the Mavs.

Does Dirk play?

“No,” Doncic chuckles. “He’s too old for that.”

The franchise’s baby-face is also the Mavericks’ top player on the court.

With 25 games remaining in his rookie season, Doncic leads the team in points (20.7), rebounds (7.2), and assists (5.6).

The 6’7″ guard-forward is also the team’s leading 3-point shooter, averaging 2.4 3PT per game at 35%.

The stats are startling for anyone, let alone a 19-year-old competing against the finest in the world. And many of the greatest in the world see something special in Doncic:

“Ask me, would I like to play with Kevin Durant. Ask me … Absolutely. Ask me if I’d like to play with Jimmy Butler. Ask me about Kyrie Irving. Giannis [Antetokounmpo]. Ask me about [Joel] Embiid. Ben Simmons. Go ahead. All of them. Luka Doncic … Come on guys, it’s not rocket science. These are great players.” -Lakers forward LeBron James

Who was your favorite player growing up?

“LeBron James.”

What was it like playing against LeBron for the first time?

“It was special,” Doncic smiles. “I was kind of nervous. It was the first time I was kind of nervous. I wasn’t nervous for my first game in the NBA, but I was when i played LeBron.”