Luka Doncic Wisely Avoids Responding About Goran Dragic Joining The Mavericks This Summer: “I Would Like To Answer That, But I Think It’s A $100,000 Penalty If I Did.”

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Luka Doncic is not having a summer full of relaxation. The Western Conference Finalist is already playing games for the Slovenian national team, recently playing in a friendly against Italy. This is in preparation for EuroBasket, the premier inter-country basketball competition in Europe. Slovenia is the defending champions after their inaugural win in 2017.

Doncic was a part of that Slovenia squad but was far too young to lead it. That job fell to Goran Dragic, who was one of the best players in the tournament. Now the keys to the national team are with the 22-year-old Luka after his performances in the 2020 Olympics, but Dragic is still the captain and leader.

Dragic and Doncic have been friends for years, with Goran even predicting Luka would be an NBA superstar years before he was drafted. The pair have never played together in the NBA, but this summer, Dragic is expected to sign with the Dallas Mavericks and play alongside Luka. When Luka was asked about this, he quickly shut it down to avoid a tampering fine.  

Luka really couldn’t have said anything else. It does look like Dragic is warming up to the idea of joining the Mavs finally. He was expected to join the team in the winter market, but Dallas couldn’t find the right trade with the Toronto Raptors and traded for Spencer Dinwiddie, with Dragic getting bought out and walking to the Brooklyn Nets. 

With the possible departure of Jalen Brunson from the Mavs, a guard spot will be open in Dallas. Dragic could be the perfect replacement for a fraction of the price that Brunson would command.

Something must be brewing, and as Dragic said, we will find out after the 1st of July. As Goran ages closer to the end of his career, he knows another opportunity to play association basketball alongside his countryman in Doncic may not come. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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