Furthering his year of philanthropy, the Mavericks icon makes an investment in the community that provided him with an upbringing.

Luka Doncic seizes every opportunity to make a contribution, whether on or off the court.

The Mavericks guard and NBA 2K22 cover star, in collaboration with 2K Foundations, the philanthropic branch of 2K, unveiled a project in his native Ljubljana, Slovenia: the renovation of his childhood court, which included new lighting, seating, and, of course, Doncic’s logo.

A custom design, conceived by Doncic in collaboration with graphic designer Nejc Prah, adorns the newly constructed court.

“For me, today is an extremely exciting day.” I have wonderful recollections of my youth in Ljubljana. Doncic stated, “These were the courts during my childhood where I studied and practiced the game.” “Being able to contribute back to my city and country, which have bestowed so much upon me and which I adore, is an honor. “I am thrilled that children will have the opportunity to play on the same courts and pursue the same aspirations that I did.”

Doncic signed the court during its unveiling to formally dedicate it to his community. Following that, basketball scrimmages, 3-on-3 games, dribbling clinics, and skills challenges were extended invitations to local children.

Doncic desired, of course, to ensure that the courts remained accessible to the local community. Who knows, perhaps it will pave the way for another Slovenian superstar to join the NBA in the near future.

“It is a tremendous honor to witness Luka return to his birthplace and dedicate these courts to his hometown.” The Mayor of Ljubljana, Zoran Janković, stated, “We are proud of all that he has done for our country, not only in the NBA but also at the Olympics, where he continues to represent Slovenia internationally.” “He is adored by both the city and country of Ljubljana.”

Doncic has previously contributed to others. Doncic, along with Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, CEO Cynt Marshal, and teammates Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber, and Dwight Powell, contributed $1.25 million to the Dallas Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund and multiple local organizations that assisted in the housing and sheltering of homeless and low-income individuals, families, and families in response to the severe winter storm that struck Dallas earlier this year.

One month later, in recognition of everything the UT Southwestern healthcare staff had done and continues to do throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, he presented them with one hundred pairs of Jordan 1s.