Dallas Mavericks superstar?Luka Doncic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/luka-doncic/] is currently one of the biggest names in the league. Not only that, many consider the four-time NBA All-Star as the best player in the league right now. Recently, Doncic turned into a fanboy and congratulated tennis great?Novak Djokovic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/] on his recent historic feat. Djokovic, widely considered by many as the best player to ever grace the tennis court, created history in Australia. This made the Mavericks guard consider him to be the ‘GOAT’. LUKA DONCIC CONGRATULATES NOVAK DJOKOVIC FOR WINNING 10TH AUSTRALIAN OPEN TITLE On Sunday, Novak Djokovic put on a show at Melbourne Park as he won his 10th Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-video-novak-djokovic-weeps-and-collapses-in-front-of-his-mother-amid-overwhelming-emotions-in-a-historic-australian-open-title-win/] and 22nd Grand Slam after defeating Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas. In light of this, Doncic congratulated the 35-year-old Serbian on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stories/lukadoncic/3026554759951145286/]. The Slovenian congratulated the ‘Joker’ by mentioning him on his Instagram stories and putting three goat emojis beside his name. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-01-29T134833Z_1119562236_UP1EJ1T12CVNY_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-AUSOPEN.jpg]Tennis – Australian Open – Men’s Singles Final – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 29, 2023 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Loren Elliott Djokovic successfully secured the win in straight sets, winning 6-3, 7-6, and 7-6. With this win, the 35-year-old tied with Spaniard Rafael Nadal for the most number of men’s Grand Slam singles titles at 22. Read more – ?Travis Scott Gonna Turn 50 Years Old..?: Fans Left in Disbelief as Unlucky Bryce Young and C.J Stroud Miss Out on Luka Magic With the Rapper at Mavs vs Jazz [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-travis-scott-gonna-turn-50-years-old-fans-left-in-disbelief-as-unlucky-bryce-young-and-c-j-stroud-miss-out-on-luka-doncic-magic-with-the-rapper-at-mavs-vs-jazz/] Furthermore, he is also the only player in history to win 10 Australian Open titles. PREVIOUS INTERACTIONS BETWEEN DJOKOVIC AND DONCIC The two powerhouses of their respective sports met each other following a friendly game between Serbia and Slovenia in 2022. Both Djokovic and Doncic interacted for a few seconds, and then hugged each other, ultimately parting ways. In the friendly game, the four-time All-Star led his national team to win the game against Serbia in overtime. The game ended with a score of 97-92. The 23-year-old wrapped up the game with 34 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists. Watch this story –?Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and 4 NBA stars make have combined to make NBA history, here?s how [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nba-basketball-news-luka-doncic-giannis-antetokounmpo-and-4-other-nba-stars-have-combined-to-make-nba-history-heres-how/] What are your thoughts on Doncic considering Djokovic as the ‘GOAT’? Do you agree with him? Please let us know in the comments below. 

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<h2><b>History</b></h2>
The Dallas Mavericks were founded in 1980 as an expansion team in the NBA. However, there were initial doubts when the proposal to add a new team was made in 1978. At the time, the league was in a tight spot with 18 of the 22 teams losing money the previous season. Furthermore, Texas already had the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. This caused reluctance in forming a new team in Dallas. Despite this, former commissioner Larry O'Brien announced the expansion during the 1978-79 All-Star game. Also, league owners voted in favor of admitting a new team.

<img class="size-full wp-image-421800 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201024214720/1200px-Dallas_Mavericks_logo.svg.png" alt="" width="1200" height="1248" />

The team name Mavericks was chosen from a fan contest. The name was inspired by the TV series <em>Maverick.</em> Interestingly, James Garner, the lead role of the TV show was a member of the ownership group. The Mavs hired former NBA champion head coach Dick Motta as their first head coach. The team drafted Kiki VanDeWeghe of UCLA with the 11th pick of the 1980 NBA draft. Notably, VanDeWeghe refused to play for the team and was then traded.

Ever since the Mavericks were founded, they were on a vicious cycle of rebuilding and tearing down in an attempt to win a championship. The team saw a change in ownership in 2000 with Mark Cuban. The billionaire's arrival brought a newfound energy to the franchise. After losing the Finals in 2006, the franchise won its first title in 2011.
<h2><b>Who is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks?</b></h2>
Mark Cuban is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. The businessman reportedly purchased the team for $285 million in 2000 from previous owner H. Ross Perot Jr. Cuban was a long-time fan of the team and was a season ticket holder. The billionaire even revealed that he decided to buy the team after watching the 1999 home opener. Cuban could not believe the game was not sold out and felt he could make the team better and improve the sale of tickets.

[caption id="attachment_1056414" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1056414 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/106863870-1617672478225-gettyimages-1182566971-cr9p3181_2019111491800665_20191115111219.jpeg" alt="Mark Cuban" width="1920" height="1280" /> Credits: Mike Stobe | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images[/caption]

He certainly made the Mavs better on and off the court. In terms of league success, the Mavericks started consistently making the playoffs after his arrival and eventually won a ring in 2011. On the business side of things, he helped popularise the team and made good profits over the years which helped increase its value. Forbes currently values the Mavs at $3.3 billion.
<h2><b>Who is the Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks?</b></h2>
Dallas Mavericks legend Jason Kidd is the current head coach of the Mavs. He became the head coach of his former team in 2021. Notably, this is his third stint with the Mavericks. The team selected Kidd as the second overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft. The point guard impressed everyone with his passing abilities and was the Rookie of the Year along with Grant Hill. After three seasons, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

In the years that followed, Kidd became one of the best playmakers in the league and led the NBA in assists on five occasions. After five years in Phoenix and seven years with the New Jersey Nets, Kidd returned to the Mavs in 2008. He was at the tail end of his career and his scoring average had gone down. However, his assist numbers were still great and helped the team massively. Kidd was an important piece of the Mavs team that clinched the title in 2011. After five seasons from 2007 to 2012, Kidd was traded to the New York Knicks where he finished his playing career after one year.

Kidd was assigned the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 immediately after retiring. However, the Nets parted ways after one season. The Milwaukee Bucks announced Kidd as the head coach in 2014. After four seasons, the Bucks fired him. He was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Lakers under Frank Vogel. Kidd won his first title as an assistant coach for the Lakers in 2020 before becoming the head coach of the Mavericks in 2021.
<h2><b>Team Sponsors</b></h2>
The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed a multi-year jersey patch sponsorship deal with Chime in 2020. American Airlines obtained the naming rights of the Mavs' stadium in 1999 for a reported $150 million. Some of the other major sponsors of the franchise are Voyager, Jackpocket, Therabody, Betway, DoorDash, etc.
<h2><b>Dallas Mavericks Roster</b></h2>
<table style="height: 734px" width="435">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Luka Doncic</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">24</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kyrie Irving</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">31</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tim Hardaway Jr.?</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">31</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Davis Bertans</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Christian Wood</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">27</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dwight Powell</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Center</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">31</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reggie Bullock</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">32</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Maxi Kleber</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">31</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">JaVale McGee</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Center</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">35</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Josh Green</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">22</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Frank Ntilikina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">24</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Theo Pinson</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">27</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><b>Achievements and Wins</b></h2>
The Dallas Mavericks started their time in the NBA with a debut win against the San Antonio Spurs in the 1980-81 opener. However, the team finished their first season with a poor 15?67 record. The team slowly built momentum in the next couple of years and made the playoffs in the 1983-84 season with the help of stars like Mark Aguirre, Jay Vincent, and Rolando Blackman. They were, however, eliminated in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs consistently made the playoffs in the next few seasons and won their first division title in 1987. They also made the Western Conference Finals that year but were beaten by the Lakers again.

After decent performances in the next two seasons, the Mavs had a huge drought of ten years without playoff basketball from 1990 to 2000. With the acquisition of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash in 1998 and the arrival of Mark Cuban in 2000, the Mavs were revived. The team started making the playoffs and made some deep runs. Mavs then reached the 2005-06 NBA Finals and were favorites to win the title against the Miami Heat. The Mavericks took a 2-0 series lead, but the Heat came back strong and won the next four games to clinch the championship. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its fans around the world.

[caption id="attachment_316436" align="aligncenter" width="2000"]<img class="wp-image-316436 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200716203537/ap_clippers_mavericks_2417475.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1532" /> Dallas Mavericks guard Steve Nash (13), from Canada, and forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), from Germany, celebrate a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of their game Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004 in Dallas. Dallas won 116-91. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) ORG XMIT: DNA103[/caption]

The Mavs continued their playoff appearances in the next few years and again reached the ultimate stage in the 2010-11 season. They went up against familiar foes, the Miami Heat. However, the tables were turned this time around with the Heat being the heavy favorites with the likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. On the other hand, the Mavs were an aging squad with Dirk 32, Jason Terry 33, Jason Kidd 32, Shawn Marion 32, and so forth. However, the Mavs were out for revenge. The teams won alternative games and it was 2-2 after four games. The Mavericks won the next two games to win their first-ever title against all odds. Nowitzki was named the Finals MVP for his inspirational performances.

This was followed by a few years of playoff disappointments and a few years of no playoffs. The Mavericks then started to rebuild and acquired superstar Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft from the Atlanta Hawks via trade. Doncic hit the ground running and led the team to their fourth division title in 2021 when they lost the WCF against the Golden State Warriors.
<h2><b>Legendary Players and Coaches</b></h2>
The Mavericks have had many legendary players and coaches on their team over the years. The franchise has so far retired the jerseys of players like Brad Davis (15), Rolando Blackman (22), Derek Harper (12), and Dirk Nowitzki (41). Some of the other superstars to have donned the Mavs' uniform and had a great impact are Mark Aguirre, Michael Finley, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Jason Terry, Luka Doncic and so forth. The Mavericks have been under the leadership of some legendary head coaches like Don Nelson, Avery Johnson, and Rick Carlisle.
<h2><b>Dallas Mavericks? Rivals?</b></h2>
The Mavericks have a fierce rivalry with the Miami Heat because of their clashes in the NBA Finals. While Miami took the first one, the Mavs had their revenge when the teams faced each other for the second time. Even though the rivalry has died down in recent years since the teams are from different Conferences, both teams don't give an inch when they face during the regular season.

Another major rival of the Mavs is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs and Lakers have battled in the playoffs on four occasions and the Lakers have won thrice including a WCF. The Mavs finally came out on top against their rivals by sweeping them on their way to the ring in 2011.

[caption id="attachment_1451725" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1451725 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-01-13T032651Z_958761769_MT1USATODAY19778471_RTRMADP_3_NBA-DALLAS-MAVERICKS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Luka Doncic" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) and center Thomas Bryant (31) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The Mavericks also have an intense rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets as all three teams are from Texas. The Spurs and the Mavs have clashed in the playoffs six times. The Spurs have come out victorious on four occasions. The Rockets and the Mavericks have faced each other in the playoffs thrice. The Mavs have won twice.
<h2><b>Dallas Mavericks on Social Media</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dallasmavs/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@dallasmavs</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/dallasmavs"><span style="font-weight: 400">@dallasmavs</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dallasmavs/"><span style="font-weight: 400">@dallasmavs</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.mavs.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.mavs.com/</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table style="height: 673px" width="506">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded?</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1980</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Owner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mark Cuban</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">West</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">General Manager</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nico Harrison</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Head Coach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jason Kidd</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Chime, American Airlines, Voyager, etc</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Arena</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American Airlines Center</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Championships</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Division Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">4</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team Value</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$3.3 Billion</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"></h2>

Dallas Mavericks

History The Dallas Mavericks were founded in 1980 as an expansion team in the NBA. However, there were initial doubts when the proposal to add a new team was made in 1978. At the time, the league was in a tight spot with 18 of the 22 teams losing money the previous season. Furthermore, Texas already had the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. This caused reluctance in forming a new team in Dallas. Despite this, former commissioner Larry O&#8217;Brien announced the expansion during the 1978-79 All-Star game. Also, league owners voted in favor of admitting a new team. The team name Mavericks was chosen from a fan contest. The name was inspired by the TV series Maverick. Interestingly, James Garner, the lead role of the TV show was a member of the ownership group. The Mavs hired former NBA champion head coach Dick Motta as their first head coach. The team drafted Kiki VanDeWeghe of UCLA with the 11th pick of the 1980 NBA draft. Notably, VanDeWeghe refused to play for the team and was then traded. Ever since the Mavericks were founded, they were on a vicious cycle of rebuilding and tearing down in an attempt to win a championship. The team saw a change in ownership in 2000 with Mark Cuban. The billionaire&#8217;s arrival brought a newfound energy to the franchise. After losing the Finals in 2006, the franchise won its first title in 2011. Who is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks? Mark Cuban is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. The businessman reportedly purchased the team for $285 million in 2000 from previous owner H. Ross Perot Jr. Cuban was a long-time fan of the team and was a season ticket holder. The billionaire even revealed that he decided to buy the team after watching the 1999 home opener. Cuban could not believe the game was not sold out and felt he could make the team better and improve the sale of tickets. Credits: Mike Stobe | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images He certainly made the Mavs better on and off the court. In terms of league success, the Mavericks started consistently making the playoffs after his arrival and eventually won a ring in 2011. On the business side of things, he helped popularise the team and made good profits over the years which helped increase its value. Forbes currently values the Mavs at $3.3 billion. Who is the Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks? Dallas Mavericks legend Jason Kidd is the current head coach of the Mavs. He became the head coach of his former team in 2021. Notably, this is his third stint with the Mavericks. The team selected Kidd as the second overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft. The point guard impressed everyone with his passing abilities and was the Rookie of the Year along with Grant Hill. After three seasons, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns. In the years that followed, Kidd became one of the best playmakers in the league and led the NBA in assists on five occasions. After five years in Phoenix and seven years with the New Jersey Nets, Kidd returned to the Mavs in 2008. He was at the tail end of his career and his scoring average had gone down. However, his assist numbers were still great and helped the team massively. Kidd was an important piece of the Mavs team that clinched the title in 2011. After five seasons from 2007 to 2012, Kidd was traded to the New York Knicks where he finished his playing career after one year. Kidd was assigned the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 immediately after retiring. However, the Nets parted ways after one season. The Milwaukee Bucks announced Kidd as the head coach in 2014. After four seasons, the Bucks fired him. He was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Lakers under Frank Vogel. Kidd won his first title as an assistant coach for the Lakers in 2020 before becoming the head coach of the Mavericks in 2021. Team Sponsors The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed a multi-year jersey patch sponsorship deal with Chime in 2020. American Airlines obtained the naming rights of the Mavs&#8217; stadium in 1999 for a reported $150 million. Some of the other major sponsors of the franchise are Voyager, Jackpocket, Therabody, Betway, DoorDash, etc. Dallas Mavericks Roster  Luka Doncic Point Guard 24  Kyrie Irving Point Guard 31  Tim Hardaway Jr.? Small Forward 31  Davis Bertans Small Forward 30  Christian Wood Forward 27  Dwight Powell Center 31  Reggie Bullock Small Forward 32  Maxi Kleber Power Forward 31  JaVale McGee Center 35  Josh Green Shooting Guard 22  Frank Ntilikina Point Guard 24  Theo Pinson Guard 27  Achievements and Wins The Dallas Mavericks started their time in the NBA with a debut win against the San Antonio Spurs in the 1980-81 opener. However, the team finished their first season with a poor 15?67 record. The team slowly built momentum in the next couple of years and made the playoffs in the 1983-84 season with the help of stars like Mark Aguirre, Jay Vincent, and Rolando Blackman. They were, however, eliminated in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs consistently made the playoffs in the next few seasons and won their first division title in 1987. They also made the Western Conference Finals that year but were beaten by the Lakers again. After decent performances in the next two seasons, the Mavs had a huge drought of ten years without playoff basketball from 1990 to 2000. With the acquisition of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash in 1998 and the arrival of Mark Cuban in 2000, the Mavs were revived. The team started making the playoffs and made some deep runs. Mavs then reached the 2005-06 NBA Finals and were favorites to win the title against the Miami Heat. The Mavericks took a 2-0 series lead, but the Heat came back strong and won the next four games to clinch the championship. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its fans around the world. Dallas Mavericks guard Steve Nash (13), from Canada, and forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), from Germany, celebrate a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of their game Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004 in Dallas. Dallas won 116-91. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) ORG XMIT: DNA103 The Mavs continued their playoff appearances in the next few years and again reached the ultimate stage in the 2010-11 season. They went up against familiar foes, the Miami Heat. However, the tables were turned this time around with the Heat being the heavy favorites with the likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. On the other hand, the Mavs were an aging squad with Dirk 32, Jason Terry 33, Jason Kidd 32, Shawn Marion 32, and so forth. However, the Mavs were out for revenge. The teams won alternative games and it was 2-2 after four games. The Mavericks won the next two games to win their first-ever title against all odds. Nowitzki was named the Finals MVP for his inspirational performances. This was followed by a few years of playoff disappointments and a few years of no playoffs. The Mavericks then started to rebuild and acquired superstar Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft from the Atlanta Hawks via trade. Doncic hit the ground running and led the team to their fourth division title in 2021 when they lost the WCF against the Golden State Warriors. Legendary Players and Coaches The Mavericks have had many legendary players and coaches on their team over the years. The franchise has so far retired the jerseys of players like Brad Davis (15), Rolando Blackman (22), Derek Harper (12), and Dirk Nowitzki (41). Some of the other superstars to have donned the Mavs&#8217; uniform and had a great impact are Mark Aguirre, Michael Finley, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Jason Terry, Luka Doncic and so forth. The Mavericks have been under the leadership of some legendary head coaches like Don Nelson, Avery Johnson, and Rick Carlisle. Dallas Mavericks? Rivals? The Mavericks have a fierce rivalry with the Miami Heat because of their clashes in the NBA Finals. While Miami took the first one, the Mavs had their revenge when the teams faced each other for the second time. Even though the rivalry has died down in recent years since the teams are from different Conferences, both teams don&#8217;t give an inch when they face during the regular season. Another major rival of the Mavs is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs and Lakers have battled in the playoffs on four occasions and the Lakers have won thrice including a WCF. The Mavs finally came out on top against their rivals by sweeping them on their way to the ring in 2011. Jan 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) and center Thomas Bryant (31) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Mavericks also have an intense rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets as all three teams are from Texas. The Spurs and the Mavs have clashed in the playoffs six times. The Spurs have come out victorious on four occasions. The Rockets and the Mavericks have faced each other in the playoffs thrice. The Mavs have won twice. Dallas Mavericks on Social Media  Instagram @dallasmavs  Twitter @dallasmavs  Facebook @dallasmavs  Website https://www.mavs.com/  &nbsp;  Founded? 1980  Owner Mark Cuban  Conference West  General Manager Nico Harrison  Head Coach Jason Kidd  Sponsors Chime, American Airlines, Voyager, etc  Arena American Airlines Center  Championships 1  Conference Titles 2  Division Titles 4  Team Value $3.3 Billion

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Luka Doncic?</b></h2>
<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Luka Doncic has quickly become one of the NBA's most talented young stars since entering the league in 2018. The 24-year-old Slovenian sensation was selected 3rd by Atlanta before being traded to Dallas, where he has shined over his first four seasons.</p>


[caption id="attachment_2596240" align="alignnone" width="7827"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2596240" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-01-28T031859Z_401758743_MT1USATODAY22391133_RTRMADP_3_NBA-SACRAMENTO-KINGS-AT-DALLAS-MAVERICKS.jpg" alt="Luka Doncic" width="7827" height="5218" /> Jan 27, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to being called for a technical foul against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">He took Spain's ACB League and EuroLeague by storm as a teenager for Real Madrid, winning EuroLeague MVP at 19 before making the jump to the NBA. Doncic has averaged over 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists the past three seasons, earning back-to-back All-NBA First Team nods.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's early life</b></h2>
Luka Doncic was born and brought up in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Interestingly, Luka first touched a basketball when he was just seven months old as his father, Sasa, was a professional player turned coach. The Slovenian's love for the game increased as he grew older and he continued to improve at a rapid pace as well.

Doncic started playing for his hometown club Union Olimpija and often practiced with kids much older than him because of his advanced skill set. When he was 13, Luka took a huge step in his life and career, when he moved to Madrid, Spain to play for Real Madrid. He graduated high school in Spain and did not go to college.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's family and personal life</b></h2>
Luka Doncic was born on February 28, 1999 to Mirjam Poterbin and Sasa Doncic. His parents separated and subsequently divorced in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks star was nine years old. The custody and legal guardianship of Luka was reportedly granted to his mother.

Mirjam was a model who even participated in the Miss Slovenia pageant in 1993. After her modeling career, she ran a beauty salon with her mother. <span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Sasa Doncic</span> played basketball for 17 years and has multiple accolades to his name. He has also played for the Slovenian national team. After retiring in 2010, <span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Saša Dončić </span>started his coaching career in 2022.
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According to multiple reports, Luka has been in a long-term relationship with the Slovenian model Anamaria Goltes. Goltes is also from Ljubljana, Slovenia, and went to the same school as Luka when she was young. However, the couple first met in Croatia during a vacation when they were just 12. Goltes is a model who has a massive following on social media. In 2016, Anamaria moved to the U.S. to pursue her modeling career.

The year also marked the start of a romantic relationship between the two childhood friends. The couple reportedly hit a rough patch in 2018 but are still going strong. <span style="font-weight: 400">In July 2023, Doncic got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes, and became a father to a baby girl named Gabriela.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Luka Doncic signed a five-year $215 million contract extension with the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/dallas-mavericks/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> in 2021, which earned him over $37 million for the 2022-23 season. The massive contract will fetch him over $40 million for the next season and he will receive an average salary of $43 million. So far, Doncic has reportedly made over $69 million in NBA salaries. Luka has an estimated net worth of $25 million, according to various reports. Furthermore, the combo guard also makes millions every year from his endorsements and partnerships.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic'</b><b>s basketball career</b></h2>
Luka Doncic grabbed the attention of major teams in Europe after impressing with his displays for local club Union Olimpija. In 2012, Real Madrid came calling and signed Luka for a five-year contract when he was just 13. The young star continued his development while playing for the under-16s and led the team to a Minicopa Endesa win in 2013. For his unreal performances, Doncic was named the MVP of the under-16 championship. He carried on his impressive development with the under-18s in the next few seasons.

During the 2014-15 season, Doncic made his professional debut for Real Madrid at the age of just 16. In the next season, he became a regular for the senior team. The years that followed saw the dominance of Doncic grow in the Spanish league. In the 2017-18 season, he led Real Madrid to a EuroLeague triumph and was named the EuroLeague MVP for his displays. He also helped the team clinch the Liga ACB title and took home the Liga ACB MVP honors as well.
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Doncic then declared for the 2018 NBA draft. The <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/atlanta-hawks/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> selected him as the 3rd overall pick and then traded him on the same day for Trae Young who was drafted as the 5th pick by the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic hit the ground running for the Mavs and won the Rookie of the Year award, averaging 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. He astonished everyone with his maturity on the hardwood and the ability to control the pace of the game despite being very young. Doncic made his first-ever NBA All-Star appearance in his sophomore year. He has made the team for four straight years ever since.

Doncic led the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since the 2010-11 season. However, he could not help the team past the eventual champions the Golden State Warriors. Given the teams' heroics in the playoffs last season, there were huge expectations from Luka and the Mavericks for the 2022-23 season. Doncic started the season great and was in the MVP race for most of the campaign. However, the team struggled massively in the concluding stages of the season and failed to make it to the playoffs eventually.

<span style="font-weight: 400">In January 2023, Dončić was awarded the Western Conference Player of the Month award for his play during December, the third of his career. He was also named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth consecutive selection. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">During a game in March, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points while his teammate, Luka Dončić, scored 42 points. It was the first time in Dallas franchise history that two players scored 40 points in the same game. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In March, he surpassed Mark Aguirre’s previous record for the most 30-point games in a season in Mavericks history. Following this, i</span><span style="font-weight: 400">n October, Dončić</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> became the first player in Mavericks history to put up a 30-point triple-double in a season-opening game. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">On the 25th of December 2023, </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Dončić</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> became the sixth player to reach 10,000 career regular-season points before turning 25, tied Bob McAdoo for reaching 10,000 points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history, and became the quickest to 10,000 points among active players with 358 games. This is the fastest since Michael Jordan. He also tied for 3rd-most points for Christmas Day games, behind Bernard King and Wilt Chamberlain.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic contracts</b></h2>
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<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 16.8766%">SEASON</td>
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 30.2267%">TEAM</td>
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 50.1259%">SALARY</td>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2022/23</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$37,096,500 ($38,197,960*)</td>
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<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2021/22</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$10,174,391 ($11,425,631*)</td>
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<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2020/21</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$8,049,360 ($9,526,612*)</td>
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<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2019/20</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$7,683,360 ($9,152,162*)</td>
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<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2018/19</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$6,569,040 ($7,953,812*)</td>
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<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 16.8766%">Total</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 24px;width: 30.2267%"></td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 24px;width: 50.1259%">$69,572,651 ($76,256,177*)</td>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's career stats</b></h2>
<b>NBA regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 365</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 28.2</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 8.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 8.1</span>

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<b>NBA playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 28</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 32.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 9.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 7.9</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's endorsements and investments</b></h2>
During his time with Real Madrid in 2017, Luka Doncic signed a two-year contract with Nike. Then in 2019, Doncic signed a deal with the Jordan brand after entering the NBA. In September 2022, the Jordan brand launched Doncic's first signature shoe, the Luka 1. His other important endorsement deals are with NBA2K, BioSteel, and Panini. He reportedly earns around $6 to $10 million per year from endorsements.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">4× NBA All-Star (2020–2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">4× All-NBA First Team (2020–2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Rookie of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-FIBA World Cup Team (2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Olympics All-Star Team (2020)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-EuroBasket Team (2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague champion (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-EuroLeague First Team (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2× EuroLeague Rising Star (2017, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team (2020)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Euroscar Player of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">3× Liga ACB champion (2015, 2016, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Liga ACB MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-Liga ACB First Team (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2× ACB Best Young Player (2017, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">3× ACB All-Young Players Team (2016–2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2× Spanish King's Cup winner (2016, 2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2× Trofeo Costa de Sol champion (2016, 2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EB Next Generation Tournament champion (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EB Next Generation Tournament MVP (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Sports Illustrated Breakout of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Slovenian Sportsman of the Year (2018)</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Luka Doncic founded the Luka Doncic Foundation to help children in need. The foundation aims to improve the health and well-being of children through play. It reportedly provides play therapy, play access, play environments, and play challenges to kids. So far, Luka has helped many children in need with his foundation. In December 2022, Doncic accomplished extraordinary philanthropic and outreach work which earned him a nomination for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award. Recently, he made the day of a young fan by offering him a trip to watch his favorite stars play in the NBA All-Star game. Over the years, he has also made contributions to other organizations such as The Dallas Mavericks Foundation and The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's </b><b></b><b>h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Luka Doncic reportedly purchased a $2.7 million mansion in Preston Hollow, Dallas in 2020. The estate spans over 5,225 square feet with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The property also has a four-car garage, a garden with a swimming pool, and other luxury amenities.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic</b><b> </b><b>cars</b></h2>
Doncic is a huge car enthusiast as well and has some expensive cars in his collection. According to reports, he has an Audi A7 ($69,200), a Porsche Panamera ($109,000), a Porsche 911 Turbo S ($216,100), and the Mansory Lamborghini Urus ($221,506). Furthermore, he recently added a custom-made post-apocalyptic themed <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-the-price-of-the-hellfire-apocalypse-truck-of-superstar-luka-doncic-that-shocked-social-media-revealed/" target="_self" rel="noopener">six-wheel truck named "Hellfire Apocalypse Truck</a>. Doncic reportedly spent over $250k for the purchase of the vehicle.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic’s shoe deal</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In December 2021, Doncic signed a 5-year shoe deal worth $207 million with Nike. Under the Jordan Brand, this makes Doncic one of the highest-paid endorsers in the NBA. Only LeBron James and Kevin Durant earn more from their shoe deals. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Doncic's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand - the Jordan Luka 1 - was released in January 2023. The deal will extend through 2026-27, covering the prime years of his career.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic rings</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Luka Doncic has not won any NBA championship rings and is still searching for his first title. Nevertheless, Doncic is already a 3-time NBA All-Star and 2-time All-NBA First Team selection.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">With his incredible skill at such a young age, 24, most experts believe it is only a matter of time before Doncic wins his first championship and gets fitted for his first championship ring. However, he will have to get through the powerhouse teams in the West like the Warriors, Clippers, Grizzlies, and Suns to bring a title to Dallas. </span>

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Luka Doncic's s</b><b>ocial media accounts</b></h2>
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/lukadoncic/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@lukadoncic</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/luka7doncic?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@luka7doncic</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044512263241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@LukaDoncic</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Luka Doncic</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Luka Doncic</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>28 February, 1999</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Ljubljana, Slovenia</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>24</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'7" (2.01 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>230 lbs (104 kg)</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Sasa Doncic and Mirjam Poterbin</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Slovenian</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$25 million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$37 million</td>
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<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Anamaria Goltes</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>In a relationship</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Dallas Mavericks</td>
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