World Basketball News: Slovenian basketball player Luka Doncic felt injured when the referee ejected him from the field against Canada on Wednesday (6/9) local time. Doncic felt that the Canadian players played very physically and the referee rarely whistled.
In the quarter-final game between Slovenia and Canada, Luka Doncic, as Slovenia’s mainstay, was guarded by Dillon Brooks and his friends. The custody entrusted to Doncic was very strict and physical. It’s not uncommon for Doncic to get angry with the referee because he thinks the Canadian players are playing beyond their physical limits. Following excessive protests, Doncic was hit with two technical fouls which sent him off the pitch (ejected).
In response to the referee’s decision to send him off, Doncic was confused. He said Canada did indeed play solidly, but several violations had to be found by the referee.
“Everyone knows what frustrates me. Playing for the national team, I’m full of emotions. Most of the time I can’t control myself, and that’s my problem. I think it’s unfair. I know I complain a lot, “But I don’t think it’s fair. They played physically,” said Doncic.
“Congratulations to Canada. They played very well. Very physical game. They have one of the best players in the world (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), it’s very difficult to protect him. I’m proud of my team. Everyone world gave 100 percent,” the Dallas Mavericks player said That.
Article Tags: Luka Doncic, FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
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