A.J. Slaughter, a Polish national team guard, earned a lot of attention after uploading a viral photo with his son, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic, and he explained what it meant to both him and his son.

A.J. Slaughter explains the motive for a shot of Doncic and Jokic / Basketnews.com

A.J. Slaughter, a Polish national team guard, got notoriety after a viral photo of him with his son Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic appeared.

At first glance, it appeared to be a typical photo of Slaughter posing with the two most promising EuroBasket 2022 players. After Poland overcame Slovenia, many people joked that Slaughter was the tournament’s final man standing.

Slaughter captured images with two cameras. Now, only he has a chance to win the ME – Sports Report medal.

However, for Slaughter, this image holds far greater meaning.

“Man, I was telling someone to thank these guys for being humble enough to take a picture with me and my son,” Slaughter told BasketballNews. “I’d like to set aside my pride; I’ve never played against such folks. I’d like to throw aside my pride and beg those individuals for the image.”

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“They are appreciative for presenting me and my son with a photograph that will serve as a lifelong memory. Something that when he grows up, he will realize who took the picture. He’ll thank me. “Just another lifetime memory made in EuroBasket 2022,” Slaughter explained.

In a quarterfinal win over Slovenia, Slaughter had 16 points (4/6 2PT, 2/8 3PT, 2/3 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover, and 20 EFG.

Poland will meet France in the semifinals on Friday, 17:15 CET.