COLOGNE, Germany — Luka Doncic isn’t often considered the opening act for a grander, more prominent show to follow.
But when the EuroBasket tournament opens here Thursday at Lanxess Arena, Doncic’s leading sizzle for defending champion Slovenia against Lithuania will precede Dirk Nowitzki’s FIBA jersey retirement ceremony, a first for the German national team.
Call it the ultimate EuroMavs doubleheader.