Luka Doncic noted that many players in youth programs are stressed and some quit basketball in their teenage years, highlighting the pressure on young athletes.
Doncic's foundation, studying youth basketball in the Balkans and the U.S., found a shift in focus from team play to personal achievements, affecting player development.
The pressure from corporations on teams in the Balkans, following Yugoslavia's dissolution, led to a winning-over-development mentality among coaches that impacted young players.
Research for Doncic's foundation included interviews with coaches and parents, revealing that many youth players express a deep emotional connection to basketball in their letters.
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