Luka Dončić recently bid an emotional farewell to Dallas after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. In a heartfelt letter, he expressed his desire to bring a championship to the city and reflected on his connection with Texas, saying:

“For a young kid from Slovenia coming to the U.S. for the first time, you made North Texas feel like home. In good times and bad, from injuries to the NBA Finals, your support never changed. Thank you not only for sharing my joy in our best moments, but also for lifting me up when I needed it most.”

Dončić’s popularity was evident with his Mavericks jersey ranking among the best-sellers in the league. His contributions off the court, including charitable efforts, strengthened his ties to the community. He also left a mark by being honored with “Luka Dončić Day” in Dallas County after leading Slovenia to the Tokyo Olympics.

In just 422 games, he has solidified his position in Mavericks history, ranking second in 3-pointers, and his impacts will linger long after his departure.