Luka Doncic was one of the biggest names of the NBA day. Something common every time the Slovenian plays. What is not so normal is seeing him supported by one of his great mentors and one of his biggest admirers since he landed in the Real Madrid youth academy: Florentino Pérez.
Just 24 hours after honoring Sergio Llull for becoming the player with the most triples in the Euroleague, the president of Real Madrid returned to a basketball court. Although this time he did it from thousands of kilometers away. Pérez appeared without prior notice in Dallas to witness the third game of the playoff series between the Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers and by the way, surprise the former white team player.
Luka Doncic was coming out through the locker room tunnel of the American Airlines Arena to warm up prior to the duel against the Los Angeles team when he suddenly ran into the president of Real Madrid, who was waiting for him standing in the front row of the Texans’ court. . The Slovenian player and the white president merged into a hug and spoke for a few seconds before the Mavs star returned to the rest of his teammates.
“That explains the greatness of Real Madrid. Florentino coming to see me in a playoff game is incredible. I thanked him very much for coming to see me. It is incredible that he is here,” said an excited Luka Doncic at a press conference when referring to the visit of the white president.
It is the second time this season that Florentino and Doncic meet on a basketball court. Last October, on the occasion of the visit of the Dallas Mavericks to Madrid, the two once again left a snapshot in which the complicity that continues to exist between them can be seen. However, the Slovenian spent seven seasons at Real Madrid, with whom he won everything, and he has always shown his passion for the white team.
Jordan also surprised Doncic
Florentino Pérez’s visit was not the only surprise of Doncic’s night. Before the game Luka He received at home a customization of his Camaro with the Jordan colors that he wears in every game. The Slovenian took the car, painted in pink and purple tones, and stood at the American Airlines Arena with his brand new and colorful car, awakening expectation in the streets of Dallas.
Doncic is used to showing off. He likes the spotlight. And when it’s not the visits and gifts that draw attention, he does it with his game as happened against the Clippers. The Slovenian has already made it 2-1 in a best-of-seven series after winning 101-90 in one of the best games of the NBA playoffs to date.
Doncic finished the duel with 22 points, ten rebounds and nine assists and led a solid victory for his team, which accelerated in the second period and always had a double-digit advantage in the second half. He was supported by Kyrie Irving who scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half, while Derek Lively contributed thirteen points off the bench as the Mavs took the lead in the series, delighting Florentino, who smiled in the stands as he see his ‘ward’ shine.
2024-04-27 06:02:50
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