Luka Dončić’s time with the Dallas Mavericks has come to an unexpected end. The superstar guard was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a shocking mid-season deal, marking the end of his seven-year journey with the franchise. However, Dončić took to Instagram to express his heartfelt gratitude to the Mavericks and the city of Dallas.
In his Instagram post, Dončić reflected on his journey from a young teenager arriving in North Texas to becoming one of the NBA’s brightest stars. He acknowledged the unwavering support of Mavs fans, his deep connection to the community, and his dream of bringing a championship to Dallas, which remained unfulfilled.
Moreover, the former Dallas star, also captioned the post with “#mffl,” which stands for ‘Mavericks Fan For Life.’
As Dončić embarks on his next chapter with the Lakers, expectations are sky high. Looking ahead, he quickly turned his focus to the future, expressing his excitement about joining the Lakers.
Luka Dončić embraces new chapter with the Lakers
Shortly after bidding farewell to Dallas, Dončić took to his Instagram Stories to share his excitement about joining the Los Angeles Lakers. He reposted an image of himself in a Lakers jersey, originally shared by the team’s official page, and captioned it with, “Grateful for this amazing opportunity. Basketball means everything to me, and no matter where I play the game, I’ll do so with the same joy, passion and goal – to win championships.”
The four-time All-Star is stepping into a historic franchise known for its championship pedigree. As a result, expectations are high as he prepares to take the court alongside LeBron James.
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With Luka Dončić now wearing the Purple and Gold, will he be the missing piece in the Lakers’ championship puzzle? Tell us in the comments!
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