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Michael Jordan is probably the most influential basketball player ever. His legacy on the court remains unmatched even to this day. However, it is his influence off the court, particularly through the Jordan Brand, that arguably exceeds his on-court impact. In order to maintain their influence, the brand signs lucrative endorsement deals with some of the best current NBA players.

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Luka Doncic is one of Jordan Brand’s most prized assets because of his on-court brilliance as well as his off-court popularity. In celebration of a significant milestone in Luka’s personal life, he shared a gift from Jordan Brand on his Instagram account.

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Luka’s daughter, Gabriela, receives a classy gift from the Jordan Brand

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and his fiancee, Anamaria Goltes, welcomed a baby girl, Gabriela on December 2. And the Jordan brand marked the special occasion by sending a distinctive pink-colored box containing several baby-sized pairs of Luka’s signature sneakers. This thoughtful gesture could potentially be the introduction of Gabriela to her first pair of Jordan sneakers. Luka shared this classy gesture with his 8.6 million followers through a story on Instagram.

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Luka and Anamaria first met in Croatia when they were just kids. They have been together since 2016. During a Q&A session on Instagram in March 2020, Anamaria shared how she and Luka first met. She said, “I answered this question like a million times. We met when we were 12 years old at the seaside in Croatia.” 

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Luka Doncic proposed to Anamaria in a romantic engagement that took place on July 7, 2023, in his native country of Slovenia. In an Instagram post in 2018, Anamaria described Luka as her “best friend, boyfriend, true love. I’m lucky they are all the same person.” 

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Who is Anamaria Goltes?

Anamaria was born on 30 April 1998 in Slovenia. Professionally, Goltes is a model and a fashion blogger. She made her modeling debut in 2017. Shortly after, she signed a contract with Immortal Models Management. She has appeared in multiple campaigns for Slovenian jeweler, Zlatarna Celje. Goltes has even appeared on the cover of Vogue Slovenia.

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She currently resides in Dallas along with Luka and three dogs. Goltes has described Dallas as “home”. She said, “Dallas is a lot like Europe. I love Dallas. It reminds me of home.” Anamaria, alongside Luka, is actively involved in philanthropy through the Luka Doncic Foundation. Their foundation focuses on improving healthcare and providing shelter for children in Slovenia.

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Dushyant Singh is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Ever since the Lakers’ Orlando Bubble victory, he has maintained a vigilant eye on the NBA with his research-heavy perspective, along with a specialization in covering predictive lineups. He keenly observes the evolving narratives that unfold each season. A true sports enthusiast, he boasts a diverse athletic background, having practised football, basketball, table tennis, and swimming. Beyond the realm of sports, Dushyant's curiosity extends to wildlife, and he regularly indulges in watching wildlife documentaries.

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