The crossover between sports icons is always a sight to behold for lovers of the games around the world. Something similar took place recently as a Real Madrid legend met Luka Doncic during the pre-season preparations. The duo met 9 months after the soccer icon paid tribute to the Dallas Mavericks superstar’s 60-21-10 game.

The Madrid player revealed his love for the game of basketball and Luka with his efforts toward the end of last year. This time around, the NBA All-Star paid it back with his heartwarming gesture.

Who did pay Luka Doncic a visit?

Toni Kroos recently caught up with Doncic as they shared a light-hearted moment in the presence of Kroos’ children. The 2014 World Cup winner requested the point guard to sign his son’s shoes during the interaction. Luka fulfilled the midfielder’s wish as he put his signature on the kid’s shoes.

They exchanged a few more words afterward as they shared laughs soon before the Slovenian left. This caught the attention of the sports world, especially because Toni had already declared himself as Doncic’s admirer. After the 24-year-old broke the record with his 60-21-10 performance last year, the Real Madrid icon paid a tribute.

Luka pulled off a remarkable display against the New York Knicks in December to become the first player with 60-20-10. Days after that, Kroos celebrated his birthday with a 4-time All-Star-themed cake. It showcased the connection between those two as it became public yet again recently.

The infamous Real Madrid connection

Doncic became famous following his move to Spain as a teenager. He developed his game in the capital of the country. Just at the age of 14, he became a talismanic figure for the team as the accolades started to flow in. Luka helped his team win multiple trophies despite playing with stars above his age group.

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His game grew rapidly in the years leading up to the 2018 NBA draft. With numerous MVP awards in Europe, he set his sights on the NBA. The 6’7 made the right moves at the right time as his landing in Dallas changed everything for the franchise. Doncic never let his form fall off as he won the Rookie of the Year upon his arrival.

Coincidentally, Kroos’ career followed a similar pathway as his game flourished the most since joining Real Madrid. Thus, the two greats are bounded by one connection, making their moment even more special.

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