The NBA world will have its attention fixed on Los Angeles on Tuesday night, as Luka Doncic plays his first game against his old team, the Dallas Mavericks, since being traded to the Lakers in a shocking deadline deal.
Both sides of the relationship appear to be playing nice with each other in the lead up to the event, with Mavs coach Jason Kidd praising Doncic ahead of the game, and Lakers coach JJ Redick showing similar love for Anthony Davis, who was traded to Dallas in the same deal.
Doncic is also showing some love ahead of the game—for Lakers fans. In partnership with Jordan Brand, Doncic is covering free parking for many fans who will be attending the game.
A sign is now up for FREE PARKING at tonight's game, courtesy of @luka7doncic and @Jumpman23
— Fredo Cervantes (@FredoCervantes) February 26, 2025
I have never seen a player purchase an entire parking lot for fans. Parking lot located across the street from Tom’s Sports Bar. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/NFMKDNL8Ll
Fans attending the game were quick to take advantage of the deal, as fans across the internet praised Doncic for his gesture.
Just got free parking right across the arena lol shoutout Luka!!! Incredible stuff 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/Nq5mVZkCx3
— GoldenKnight (@GoldenKnightGFX) February 26, 2025
FREE PARKING at tonight's game courtesy of Luka & Jumpman23. 👀 #Lakeshow pic.twitter.com/OBxBn5LBqs
— Audel Del Toro (@CantBeatAudel) February 26, 2025
Shoutout @luka7doncic for the free (and close) parking. pic.twitter.com/P3k7X57bv6
— Neeta Sreekanth (@NeetaSreekanth) February 26, 2025
Doncic may have only been a Laker for a few weeks, but it’s clear he’s committed to endearing himself to Los Angeles fans, even beyond his brilliant play on the court.
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