Home/NBA

USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

NBA superstar Luka Doncic is winning hearts on and off the court. The Slovenian is on a tear this season, averaging 33.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. This is the first season where he is averaging over 30 points in his career. With this, he is in the running for the NBA MVP award this season alongside players like the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Doncic and other NBA superstars teamed up for the recently concluded All-Star game.

The four-time NBA All-Star did not make a huge impact on the game like he used to with the Dallas Mavericks. However, his work off the court for the All-Star weekend has brought a lot of plaudits.

Luka Doncic surprises young fan

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Luka Doncic has been giving back to society with his foundation, ‘The Luka Doncic Foundation’. The foundation aims to help children to improve their health and well-being through play. Doncic was nominated for the 2022 NBA Community Assist Award for his generous actions in helping children across the country. Recently, the point guard gave a lifetime surprise to a young fan. The young boy, Chase, is a basketball player who unfortunately lost both his hands and legs.

He is a huge fan of Doncic and had always wanted to meet him. So the superstar surprised him by taking him to the All-Star game with him. Moreover, the young fan’s classmates revealed the news to him and he could not believe it. Chase said, “This is the most amazing moment in my life.”

READ MORE – Luka Doncic-Larry Bird Comparisons Get a Harsh Verdict by NBA Legend: ?Not Super Athletic but He Beat You in So Many Ways?

Furthermore, the 4x NBA All-Star surprised him at the hotel with some presents and signed a jersey and his prosthetic leg as well. The 2019 ROY then invited Chase to the practice session. Following this, the boy was seen enjoying the All-Star game from the stands. ‘The Luka Doncic Foundation’s official Instagram handle shared the video clip and Doncic shared it in his Instagram story.

Fans praised Doncic for his efforts

The fans loved the kind gesture of Luka Doncic as the video clip with the young fan was shared on social media. Many praised Luka for his efforts to help children. Here are some reactions:

“It’s enough to make a grown man cry”

“I?m not crying, you?re”

“Dallas loves you Luka”

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

“Luka being such a good human being makes cheering for him all the sweeter.”

“This is so great. Well done, Luka! And best wishes to you, Chase–I hope you had an incredible weekend!”

“You have always had a heart of gold!!!”

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

WATCH THIS STORY – Luka Doncic surpasses Lakers legend Magic Johnson; Second only to Oscar Robertson in iconic NBA record

The fans were clearly happy for the young boy and many admitted that the video clip made them emotional. A lot of fans hoped Doncic continues his good work off the court with his foundation.