Luka Doncic stamped his authority in the league with his first-ever Finals qualification. He added a 36-point outing in Game 5 to eliminate the Minnesota Timberwolves with an impressive 4-1 series win. And as an icing on the cake, the Slovenian star also received the Western Conference Finals MVP. Following the adrenaline rush, the 25-year-old proceeded to recreate a wholesome moment from his childhood along with his dad.

Doncic took to his Instagram stories and shared a ‘Then & Now’ picture with his dad, Sasa Doncic. The story involved two pictures, one from 2008 where father Doncic walked alongside his 9-year-old son after winning a junior league. The second picture featured both father and son posing with the WCF MVP award.

It is indeed a wholesome picture, summarizing the Mavs guard’s journey on the hardwood. Luka Doncic started very early and spent most of his life on the basketball court. Sasa Doncic, a former professional baller became the star’s first coach at a very young age. , Doncic’s natural talent and balling IQ found him a place in Real Madrid’s youth team at the age of 13. Staying from his family and without understanding a single word of Spanish, he became the youngest player to play for the club after three years.

Moreover, Doncic didn’t just play for the club but also won three titles, 2  Copus Del Key, the Euro League Championship, and an Intercontinental Cup before making it to the NBA. Notably, he gave a glimpse of his prowess against Russell Westbrook’s OKC Thunder in a friendly game in Real Madrid threads.

Finally, he made it into the Mavs fold in 2018 with the privilege of playing alongside Dirk Nowitzki for a season. And, within a matter of 6 seasons, Luka Magic has grown into a dark horse of the side, leading the Mavs to their third-ever Finals entry. Indeed, a wholesome journey to reminisce.

Who is getting the big prize? Luka Doncic’s Mavs or the Celts?

The Boston Celtics haven’t let their guard down since the start of the season. They ended the regular season at the top with an impressive 64-18 record. And doubled it down with a fierce run in the postseason. The Celts had a dominant stretch in the East, losing only two games on their way to the Finals.

On the other end, the Dallas Mavericks had a decent regular season, finishing 5th seed with a 50-32 record. However, the team seems to have come to form at the right moment. After a tough fight against the LA Clippers and OKC Thunder, they dominated the Wolves to lock their playoff berth.

Apart from their dominant run in the postseason, their two backcourt stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving turned the tide for the Mavs, averaging 28.8 points and 22.8 points, respectively. The duo even created history in the process by becoming the first-ever backcourt duo in the history of the league to drop at least 30 points each in 4 games in the playoffs.

On the other hand, Kyrie Irving has unfinished business with the Celtics following his exit from the team in 2019. Kai‘s teamup with Luka could help him give a fitting reply to the Celts with the championship ring. Who do you think will win the ring? Let us know in the comments.

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