The LA Lakers recently acquired generational superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas.
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Upon his arrival to Los Angeles, Luka has received much admiration from Lakers fans.
And now, the Serbian-born basketball phenom is expressing his generosity to the city by giving back. In the wake of the tragic LA wildfires, Luka will be donating $500,000 to help support the recovery efforts.
Lakers coach JJ Redick with a lot of perspective on losing his rental home in Pacific Palisades and supporting his neighbors pic.twitter.com/1RvQSCbYMD
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The 25-year-old made the announcement (via his Luka Doncic Foundation) on Instagram, saying that he is "here to help, now and for the long haul."
Luka Doncic just donated 500k to LA kids who were impacted by the wildfires ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FOHKPIS6xH
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"It's been so sad to see and learn more about the damage from the wildfires since I landed in LA," Doncic said in the statement. "I can't believe it and feel for all the kids who lost their homes, schools and places where they used to play with their friends.
"Today, my foundation is donating $500,000 to immediate recovery efforts. I am also committed to helping rebuild courts, playgrounds and fields that were destroyed because every kid needs a safe place to play."
Doncic signed it by saying, "your new neighbor."
Luka is set to make his highly anticipated debut for the Lakers vs. the Utah Jazz Monday night (10:30 pm ET) at Crypto.com Arena.
Insane if true: the Lakers are rumored to be giving out Luka gear to all fans who attend his debut in Los Angeles tonight.
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 10, 2025
LeBron’s sporting Luka gear during warmups 🔥
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 10, 2025
Prices to tonight’s Lakers-Jazz game have gone up 500% for Luka’s debut. 😳
SHOWTIME. (Ticket prices exclusively via @tickpick) pic.twitter.com/vTwAjiBjCr
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 10, 2025
