LOS ANGELES — Netflix has announced a surprise upcoming sports documentary titled “Luka: 33 Against the Sun,” chronicling Luka Dončić’s unforgettable 33-point performance against the Phoenix Suns in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The documentary is set to premiere globally next month and will offer fans an in-depth look at one of the most dominant and cold-blooded playoff performances in recent memory.
The film centers on Game 7 of the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals, where Luka scored 33 points—matching the Suns’ entire team total by halftime—and led the Dallas Mavericks to a shocking 123-90 blowout win in Phoenix. The Suns, who had the league’s best regular-season record, were widely favored, but Dončić turned the game into a personal showcase of skill, confidence, and competitive fire.
According to Netflix, the documentary will blend behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive interviews, and never-before-seen locker room access to tell the full story of that night. Viewers will hear directly from Dončić, his teammates, Suns players, NBA analysts, and even Slovenian fans who watched the historic moment unfold from thousands of miles away.
“This wasn’t just a basketball game,” says director Jamal Rivers in the trailer. “It was Luka sending a message to the world: ‘I’m not here to play nice. I’m here to dominate.’”
Slovenia is already buzzing about the announcement. National media outlets are calling the Netflix release a “global showcase of Slovenian excellence,” and many are comparing it to the impact The Last Dance had on Michael Jordan’s legacy. Dončić, still just in his mid-20s, is rapidly becoming a global icon—and this documentary could cement his status even further.
Lakers fans, many of whom already admire Dončić’s game, have also shown interest in the film. Some believe it may spark even more speculation about a potential future partnership between Luka and the Hollywood-based franchise, especially given his growing media profile.
NBA Twitter exploded after the trailer dropped, with reactions ranging from admiration to trolling. “Luka really ended a dynasty and got a Netflix deal from it,” one fan tweeted. “Devin Booker still having nightmares,” joked another.
The documentary’s premiere is scheduled for June 14, 2025, with a red carpet event planned in both Los Angeles and Ljubljana. Luka is expected to attend in person, alongside Dallas Mavericks staff and his family.
As the NBA continues to evolve into a global entertainment powerhouse, “Luka: 33 Against the Sun” reminds fans that some moments are bigger than stats—they’re stories that deserve to be told again and again.
