Is Lucas Mari the Next Luka? Breaking Down the Spanish Prospect's NBA Potential

Is Lucas Mari the Next Luka?
The Rising Star from Spain
Another day, another ‘next Luka’ candidate - though this one actually comes with credible evidence. Meet Lucas Mari, the 6’7” Spanish teenager who just lit up Eurocamp with a 9-assist showcase game. Before we get carried away (like that time I bet on Sekou Doumbouya becoming Kawhi 2.0), let’s examine the facts.
By the Numbers
Mari’s ANG Tournament stats (10.4 points, 5.8 assists on 53.4% shooting) mirror Dončić’s production at similar developmental stages. His Vermont-bound frame allows him to see over defenses while maintaining guard skills - sound familiar? The assist numbers particularly intrigue me; creating for others at that size is rare pre-NBA.
Key Differences
- Athleticism: Luka entered the league with deceptive quickness Mari hasn’t shown yet
- Competition Level: ACB League ≠ Spanish junior circuits
- Physicality: At 19, Dončić was already bullying grown men
Prognosis: High-IQ players like Mari often outperform their athletic limitations (just ask Nikola Jokić). While he’s not Luka-tier, his playmaking could make him a solid rotation piece. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to update my 2025 mock draft… again.
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Lagi-lagi ‘Next Luka’ muncul!
Lucas Mari, pemain muda Spanyol ini bikin heboh di Eurocamp dengan 9 assist. Mirip Luka Dončić waktu masih muda? Jangan buru-buru bandingkan!
Fakta Seru:
- Tinggi 6’7” tapi skill guard-nya tajam
- Statistiknya mirip Luka di usia sama
- Tapi… fisiknya belum sekuat Luka yang bisa ‘bully’ pemain profesional
Kasihan juga sih dijuluki ‘Next Luka’. Tekanan! Tapi kalau jadi Nikola Jokić kedua juga nggak masalah ya? #NantiDuluMockDraftnya

اگلے لوکا کی تلاش
لوکاس ماری کو دیکھ کر لگتا ہے کہ سپین نے ایک اور ‘اگلا لوکا’ ڈھونڈ لیا ہے! 6’7” کا یہ نوجوان یوروکیمپ میں 9 اسسٹسٹ کے ساتھ چمکا۔
نمبرز بتاتے ہیں
اس کے اعداد و شمار (10.4 پوائنٹس، 5.8 اسسٹسٹ) لوکا کے ابتدائی دور جیسے ہیں۔ لیکن یاد رکھیں، یہ ابھی سپین کے جونیئر سرکٹس ہیں، ACB لیگ نہیں!
تبصرہ
اگرچہ وہ لوکا جتنا نہیں، لیکن اس کا ہائی آئی کیو اسے ایک مضبوط رٹیشن پلیئر بنا سکتا ہے۔ اب مجھے اپنا 2025 موک ڈرافٹ اپڈیٹ کرنا ہے… دوبارہ!
آپ کا کیا خیال ہے؟ کیا یہ واقعی اگلا لوکا ہے؟

又一個「下一個Luka」?
每次看到「下一個Luka」的標題,我都忍不住笑出來——這次的主角是西班牙小將Lucas Mari。雖然他的數據確實亮眼(10.4分、5.8助攻,命中率53.4%),但別忘了,Luka當年可是在ACB聯賽虐爆成年人,Mari還在青年隊打轉呢!
身材像,實力還差一截
6呎7吋的身高加上傳球視野,確實讓人想起Luka。不過,Mari的運動能力還沒達到NBA水準,而且青年聯賽的強度跟ACB差遠了。
我的專業建議
高球商的球員總能找到出路(看看Jokić),但現在就喊「下一個Luka」也太早了吧?各位球迷怎麼看?歡迎留言開戰!

লুকাস মারি নাকি পরবর্তী লুকা?
আরেকদিন, আরেকটি ‘পরবর্তী লুকা’ প্রার্থী - কিন্তু এইবারেরটা আসলে কিছু প্রমাণ নিয়ে এসেছে! লুকাস মারি, সেই স্প্যানিশ টিন에জার যিনি ইউরোক্যাম্পে ৯টি অ্যাসিস্ট দিয়ে সবাইকে তাক লাগিয়ে দিয়েছেন।
সংখ্যাগুলো বলছে
মারির ANG টুর্নামেন্টের স্ট্যাটস (১০.৪ পয়েন্ট, ৫.৮ অ্যাসিস্ট, ৫৩.৪% শুটিং) দেখে মনে হচ্ছে সে আসলেই বিশেষ কিছু। কিন্তু লুকা যখন এই পর্যায়ে ছিলো, তখন সে ইতিমধ্যেই প্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের সাথে লড়াই করতো!
শেষ কথা
মারি নিঃসন্দেহে প্রতিভাবান, কিন্তু পরবর্তী লুকা? এখনই না বলাই ভালো! আপনাদের কী মনে হয়? কমেন্টে জানান!

Хлопець з Іспанії
Ще один ‘новий Лука’? Ну що ж, давайте подивимося на цифри! Лукас Марі – 6’7” іспанський підліток, який вражає своїми передачами. Але чи зможе він повторити успіх Дончича?
Цифри не брешуть
Його статистика в Eurocamp (10.4 очки, 5.8 передач) нагадує ранні роки Луки. Але варто пам’ятати: ACB League – це не дитячі турніри!
Ваш вердикт?
Якщо він хоче стати наступним Лукою, йому треба більше атлетизму та фізики. А поки що – давайте чекати на матчі! Що думаєте, хлопці? 😄

Otro ‘próximo Luka’ para la colección
Pero este Lucas Mari sí que tiene números serios: 9 asistencias en el Eurocamp y un físico de Vermont que recuerda demasiado a cierto esloveno. Eso sí, que nadie espere otro Dončić… ¡aún!
Datos que dan esperanza (y risa)
Sus estadísticas en el ANG Tournament (10.4 puntos, 5.8 asistencias) son casi un copia-pega de las de Luka a su edad. ¿Coincidencia? Yo ya estoy actualizando mi mock draft… por quinta vez esta semana.
¿Opiniones? ¡Abajo el debate! ¿Será Mari el nuevo rey de Europa o solo otro nombre en la lista de ‘los próximos’?

Lucas Mari: Luka Dončić 2.0 atau Sekadar Mimpi?
Lagi-lagi ada ‘Luka baru’ dari Spanyol, Lucas Mari! Statistiknya mirip Luka di usia muda, tapi jangan buru-buru beli jersey-nya. Ingat kasus Sekou Doumbouya yang dikira bakal jadi Kawhi Leonard?
Fakta Menarik:
- Tinggi 6’7” dengan skill playmaking ala point guard
- Tapi… atletisismenya masih kalah jauh sama Luka
Kalau menurut analisis data saya, dia lebih cocok jadi ‘Jokić versi mini’. Gimana pendapat kalian? Sudah siap kecewa lagi? 😆

真的假的?又一個『下一任盧卡』
這次不是空口白話,是實打實的9助攻秀!Mari這小子在歐洲籃球營的表現,簡直像把Dončić的資料複製貼上。
數據會說話,但別太嗨
10.4分、5.8助攻、命中率破5成——這組數據放在19歲身上,誰不瘋狂?尤其他6呎7吋還能傳球如刀,真的讓人想喊:『神啊,再給我一個Jokic級智商吧!』
好戲在後頭?
不過啊,別急著更新你的模擬選秀名單。Athleticism沒到位、競爭層級差一截、 physique也還沒開竅……但話說回來,Jokić不也是靠腦袋打天下嗎?
所以呢?他可能不是Luka,但絕對是下一個『值得等』的人選。你們咋看?评论区开战啦!

Lucas Mari: Der neue Wunderknabe?
Jeden Tag ein neuer ‘next Luka’ – diesmal mit etwas mehr Substanz. Lucas Mari, der 6’7” Spanier, hat beim Eurocamp mit 9 Assists geglänzt. Aber bevor wir uns wie bei Sekou Doumbouya (mein persönlicher Kawhi 2.0-Albtraum) zu sehr begeistern: Schauen wir uns die Fakten an.
Zahlen lügen nicht
Mari’s Statistiken ähneln tatsächlich denen von Dončić in seinem Alter. Aber Vorsicht: Der ACB ist kein Kinderspielplatz, und Luka hatte schon mit 19 die Körperlichkeit eines Bären. Mari? Eher ein kluger Spielmacher à la Jokić.
Fazit: Kein neuer Luka, aber vielleicht ein nettes Dreingabe für die NBA. Und jetzt entschuldigt mich, ich muss meinen Mock Draft updaten… wieder einmal.
Was denkt ihr? Überschätzt oder unterschätzt?

লুকা নাকি লুকাস?
আরেকদিন আরেক ‘পরবর্তী লুকা’র খোঁজে! এইবার স্পেনের লুকাস মারি নিয়ে হৈচৈ। ৬’৭” উঁচু এই টিনেজার ইউরো ক্যাম্পে ৯টি অ্যাসিস্ট দিয়ে তাক লাগিয়েছে!
সংখ্যার খেলা
মারির ANG টুর্নামেন্টের স্ট্যাটস (১০.৪ পয়েন্ট, ৫.৮ অ্যাসিস্ট) দেখে মনে হচ্ছে সে আসলেই বিশেষ কিছু। কিন্তু ভুলেও সেই সেকু ডুমবুয়ার মতো বাজি ধরবেন না যিনি কাওয়াই ২.০ হবে বলেছিলেন! 😅
আপনার মতামত?
এই ছেলেটি কি আসলেই এনবিএতে সাফল্য পাবে? নাকি আরেকটি অতিরঞ্জিত প্রতিভা? কমেন্টে জানান!

Lucas Mari: Der neue Wunderknabe aus Spanien?
Jedes Jahr kommt ein neuer “next Luka” – aber diesmal sieht es fast ernsthaft aus! Lucas Mari, der 1,98 m große Spanier, glänzt mit 9 Assists im Eurocamp. Obwohl wir uns nicht zu früh freuen sollten (ich erinnere mich noch an meinen Sekou-Doumbouya-als-Kawhi-2.0-Fehler).
Zahlen lügen nicht (meistens) Seine Statistik ähnelt Luka in seinen frühen Jahren – 10,4 Punkte, 5,8 Assists bei 53,4% Treffern. Aber hey, wer braucht schon Athletik, wenn man wie Jokić mit hohem Basketball-IQ punkten kann?
Mein Fazit: Kein zweiter Luka, aber vielleicht ein solider Rotation-Spieler. Oder doch nur der nächste überschätzte Hoffnungsträger? Was denkt ihr – überhitzt oder zurecht gehypt?

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