Luka Doncic, Slovenia vs. Spurs' Sandro Mamukelashvili, Georgia: FIBA World Cup Preview
San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili leads Georgia into a tough contest against Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and the Slovenia.
Georgia is coming off an 85-60 win over Cape Verde. The opposition is well aware of how potent of a threat any team is that has a talent of Doncic's caliber, but especially with the shooting capabilities around him to space the floor.
"They definitely know how to move the ball,' Mamukelashvili said of Slovenia. "They definitely know how to play together. Luka, you know, he's Luka, so I feel like when you have that guy on the floor, he just changes the game. You have to lock in on him so much. There are other great shooters, and they play physically.
"We just have to go back, scout their plays, watch their film, and make sure we come ready. Everything's possible in this type of tournament. So, as I said, staying in the present, and I think we're going to come out there and, and be definitely going to give 110 percent."
Doncic shares plenty of mutual respect with Georgia as an opponent, highlighting they size the team boasts in the frontcourt, along with the physicality of its personnel. Both sides have been eager to prepare for the challenge that lies ahead.
"Very tall team, very talented," Doncic said of Georgia. "They have so many weapons, and we'll watch the video, but it's going to be really tough. Tough game. We're looking forward to the game."
Slovenia vs. Georgia tips off at 6:30 a.m. CT on ESPN+.
Grant Afseth is an NBA reporter primarily covering the Dallas Mavericks, but also the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, and Orlando Magic for FanNation, as well as the league at larger for NBA Analysis Network. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group.
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