DALLAS Mavericks star Luka Doncic has announced he'll be producing a docuseries on Slovenia's fight for the FIBA Basketball World Cup trophy.
The four-time NBA All-Star, 24, will also self-release the short-form documentary, which is titled Everything It Takes.
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New episodes of the series will be available to watch on Doncic's social media channels, including TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, per Variety.
They will come out as the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup goes on and provide a glimpse inside Slovenia's journey to the tournament, taking place in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia this August.
"I am proud to share the story of my national team, especially my teammates, and to shine a light on Slovenian basketball and what it means to me," Doncic said.
"It’s more than just what we do on the court. It’s about the brotherhood, the heart of our team, the passion of our fans and the love for our country."
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Doncic shared a promo video for the documentary in a Twitter post on Monday, expressing his gratitude for the effort of everyone involved in the production of his series.
"Thank you to all of my teammates, coaches, and staff at
[Basketball Federation of Slovenia] for supporting this project and to all of our creative and production partners who have worked so hard to bring this story to life," he wrote.
The series will be directed by Andy Madeleine, a director who's worked for Adidas, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, and other brands in the past.
Everything It Takes is the first project of Doncic's new production company, 77X.
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"At 77X, our mission is to inspire the next generation to get out there and play," said 77X CEO Lara Beth Seager, who's also the Mavericks star's business manager.
"We believe in the power of stories to motivate and unite.
"And with Everything It Takes’ we hope to show young people everywhere that with hard work, dedication, and passion, anything is possible."
The FIBA Basketball World Cup tips off on Friday, August 25.
Slovenia will battle Venezuela, Georgia, and Cape Verde in the group stage.
