Luka Doncic Donates $500K Before Lakers Debut
Luka Doncic started his career with the Los Angeles Lakers in a manner that transcends basketball. Before stepping onto the court in his new uniform, the Slovenian superstar donated $500,000 to aid fire recovery efforts in his new community. The Lakers made a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks to acquire Doncic for Anthony Davis and Max Christie, which resulted in the acquisition.
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“It’s been so sad to see and learn more about the damage from the wildfires as I landed in LA,” Doncic shared on his foundation’s social media platforms. “I can’t believe it, and I feel for all the kids who lost their homes, schools, and the places where they used to play with their friends. Today, my foundation is donating $500,000 to immediate recovery efforts. I am also committed to helping rebuild courts, playgrounds, and fields that were destroyed because every kid needs a safe place to play. To everyone affected by these fires: we’re here to help, now and for the long haul.”
Doncic signed off his heartfelt statement with: “Your new neighbor.”
Doncic, the spokesperson for the foundation, also plans to contribute additional significant funding over the next two years, focusing on reconstructing children’s recreational spaces. The Lakers have managed to impress even without their new star. Including Sunday’s 124-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers, they have won five straight games and 11 of their last 13. Austin Reaves commanded the charge with a career-high 45 points, while Doncic and LeBron James, unable to play due to his sore ankle, stayed on the bench. Doncic has been at courtside during the Lakers’ past three victories, frequently sitting next to James, a player he has long called his idol. Doncic is set to write a new and meaningful chapter in Los Angeles, both on and off the court, as he is expected to return to the court and make an impact.
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