Seven years after joining the Mavericks in a trade during the 2018 NBA Draft, Luka Dončić is headed for Los Angeles to team up with LeBron James and the Lakers in a trade that reverberated throughout the league.
After the deal went official Sunday morning, Dončić chimed in with a note to Mavericks fans on social media, using the “#MFFL” (Mavs Fan for Life) tag.
Here’s the full text of his letter:
“Seven years ago, I came here as a teenager to pursue my dream of playing basketball at the highest level. I thought I’d spend my career here and I wanted so badly to bring you a championship. The love and support you all have given me is more than I could have ever dreamed of. 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.
“To all the organizations I’ve worked with throughout the Dallas community, thank you for letting me contribute to your important work and join you in bringing light to those who need it. As I start the next part of my basketball journey, I am leaving a city that will always feel like a home away from home.
“Dallas is a special place, and Mavs fans are special fans.
“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) February 2, 2025
