Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has revealed he’s maintained his prime 500 rating in Overwatch 2, at present sitting at round four-hundredth place in North America’s aggressive ladder.
The achievement locations the Slovenian guard within the prime percentile of gamers in his area. Considering all the sport’s areas, Dončić’s rating locations him among the many finest 1,500 Overwatch 2 gamers globally.
The Slovenian guard mentioned his gaming habits throughout a latest interview, confirming he’s been enjoying Blizzard Leisure’s team-based shooter for nearly a decade. Regardless of restricted playtime throughout the summer time months spent ‘seaside, on the seashore,’ Dončić expects to return to common play when he returns in Los Angeles.
“I believe I’ve been enjoying this recreation since 2017, one thing like that,” Dončić stated within the interview. “So I performed loads of video games to get there for positive.”
The NBA All-Star primarily excels within the tank position, the place gamers are accountable for creating house and defending teammates while absorbing enemy harm. A few of the heroes that he has been identified to play embrace Roadhog, Hanzo, Zarya and Cassidy.
Overwatch 2 streamer ‘moxy’ posted footage in 2023 of Dončić competing in high-ranked lobbies beneath his in-game title ‘Donatello.’ Within the match, Dončić performed Zarya, a technically demanding tank. Moxy famous that the Los Angeles Lakers participant was ‘truly not dangerous at Overwatch’ – understated reward for somebody competing at such elite ranges.
The NBA All-Star makes use of gaming to decompress after matches, notably given his problem sleeping post-game.
“I actually can’t sleep after video games, so I simply go play video video games. So I simply disconnect a bit bit,” he defined.
Partnership with Overwatch 2
Dončić’s ardour for the sport has change into a proper partnership with Overwatch 2. In-game integration has been carried out into Season 18, with gamers in a position to earn unique Dončić-related rewards and entry customized Stadium builds impressed by the participant himself.
“Many have seen how aggressive I’m on the basketball courtroom, however you could not know that I’m simply as aggressive after I’m enjoying Overwatch,” Dončić acknowledged in regards to the partnership. “I like this recreation, and am enthusiastic about this partnership. It’s particular to be within the recreation in a means that different gamers will be a part of.”
