Much Awaited Luka Doncic Return to Spanish Soil Drives Fans Ecstatic Ahead of Mavs? Real?Madrid?Clash

The Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is set to return to the Spanish capital. The versatile Slovenian, though listed as a point guard, can play in the forward line as well. Real Madrid is to play a friendly match with the Mavericks on the 10th of October at the former’s home arena, the WiZink Center.

Widely regarded as one of the Greatest European Players of all time, Doncic grew up playing for the ‘Los Blancos’. Hence, he shares deep-rooted affection for the Royal Whites. He reportedly follows their matches amidst his NBA schedule. The match, however friendly, is making quite the news in the ‘EuroLeague’ as well as in the NBA. Let us have a close insight.

Luka ‘Nostalgic’ Doncic

Doncic left the Spanish powerhouse during the NBA Drafts of 2018. The Atlanta Hawks fetched him in the 3rd overall pick. He was later traded to the Dallas Mavericks. ‘El Nino Maravilla’ led the team to a EuroLeague championship and was named EuroLeague MVP, All-EuroLeague First-Team, and EuroLeague MVP in his final season.

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In an Instagram post shared by the handles of the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic steps out of the team bus. Madrid fans were waiting outside to greet their favorite star, some even in Mavericks jerseys.

‘Luka Magic’ felt nostalgic when asked about the upcoming friendly and Real Madrid. He is grateful to the latter for raising him to be the player he is now. “I was raised there,” he said “I was taught here how to speak English, Spanish, everything, how to play basketball. That is my second home, for sure. I am very excited to be back.”

“It means a lot. I have been thinking about this game since they told me I was going to play there,” Doncic added.

The ‘Irving’ chemistry

Speaking about his chemistry with the eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving, Doncic hints that their best is yet to come. Irving joined the Mavericks in the middle of last season. Luka says that the sudden arrival of Irving is the reason their chemistry is not fully built. The duo, however, could not register a win against the Timberwolves in the preseason match in Abu Dhabi.

Although Doncic stole the show, Irving failed to perform, leaving spectators amazed. With his insane skills and no-look pass, the 25-year-old Slovenian showed a trailer of what’s coming in the upcoming NBA season. Can he repeat his success feat in the NBA like he did in Europe? Time will tell.

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