Luka Doncic, the five-time All-Star player for the Dallas Mavericks, received a special gift from his former EuroLeague team, Real Madrid, on Wednesday. Real Madrid presented Doncic with a jersey signed by several players from the team, including Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde, Brahim Díaz, Toni Kroos, and Eduardo Camavinga.
The jersey featured the signatures of the players on the front, with Doncic's name and the number 73 on the back, a departure from his usual number 77 with the Mavericks. Doncic has been known for his vocal support of Real Madrid's soccer team, and his enthusiasm for the team was reciprocated with this thoughtful gesture.
During the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend, there were rumors circulating about the potential signing of Kylian Mbappe by Real Madrid. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Mbappe's future, Doncic expressed confidence in his former team's capabilities in the Champions League, stating, 'With or without Mbappe, we can win many Champion Leagues.'
It appears that Real Madrid took note of Doncic's unwavering support and decided to show their appreciation through the personalized jersey gift. The exchange of gestures between Doncic and his former team highlights the strong bond and mutual respect that exists between the basketball star and the prestigious soccer club.
