Luka Doncic might have left Dallas but Dallas has not left Luka Doncic. Upon his return to the city last week for the first time since the blockbuster trade, the Slovenian star expressed gratitude for the love he received for nearly seven years, “They made me feel like home.” And even though Luka has moved on to the bright lights of LA, he is still looking out for his loyal fanbase in his former home.
Turns out, Doncic continues to have a massive impact on DFW. Per reports, he recently donated $1500 in a GoFundMe after a local father reached out to him asking for support for his son’s sports gear. Now, the kid from Dallas has the funds to participate in the season – Thanks to Luka.
Sure, the donation is only a small chunk of Doncic’s multi-million-dollar net worth and will not affect his bank balance one bit. But it’s the gesture that counts. It shows how much Luka still cares about the city of Dallas. Plus, this is not a one-off incident.
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— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) April 15, 2025
Prior to last week’s Dallas return, Luka reportedly made generous donations to a dozen GoFundMe accounts, helping more such local athletes in need. That included a Fort Worth soccer team seeking training equipment, a Fort Worth girls basketball team requiring funds for new uniform, and a Mesquite teen aspiring to play AAU basketball.
One of the receivers, Dallas Texans soccer coach Jena Fejeran, even addressed how Doncic’s heartwarming act helped the team, “We were able to cover all the remaining spring expenses and have a little extra in savings to prepare for our summer tournament should we make NPL Nationals or for our scholarship account for next year’s players in need.” Meanwhile, Luka also talked about why he continues to impact the Dallas community despite moving out, “I’m grateful to be able to help kids who just want to get out there and play. Play changes lives and all kids should have access to sports.” Moreover, money is not the only way he contributed in spreading joy in Dallas.
Luka Doncic blended in with Dallas locals after dropping 45 points on the Mavs
Despite the emotional video tribute that got Luka teary-eyed, he was all business when the ball was tossed in the air. Locking in for the crucial encounter, he dropped 45 points on his former team and led the Lakers to victory. However, once the final whistle blew, Doncic was back to soaking in the love from Dallas fans. “So many emotions. Can’t even explain it. Brought tears to my eyes. Like I said I came as a young kid here with 18… It’s just a lot of great great memories.”
A day later, the Slovenian star returned the favor my making a surprise appearance at a local Dick’s Sporting Goods store. The purpose? To blend in with the Dallas fanbase and celebrate the release of his latest sneaker, the Jordan Luka 4 Space Navigator. Sure enough, he also interacted with several fans, seemingly going on a nostalgia trip of his good old days with the Mavs. Just goes to show how much Luka still loves the city and its people. Thoughts?
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