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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been a Texas Rangers fan for a long time. Amid his successful start to the 2023-23 campaign, he was spotted catching up on the Rangers’ playoff games alongside Dirk Nowitzki. Now that the Rangers sealed their first-ever World Series title, the Slovenian baller has all the reasons to celebrate the win. Importantly, what better way does Luka have, other than linking up with the Rangers star Adolis Garcia himself?

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Doncic has expressed his love for the Texas team several times in the past. Interestingly, the Mavs star once went all the way out to prove his fandom. Bagging all his emotions for his favorite team, the Luka Magic had the best possible wish granted.

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Luka Doncic linked up with Adolis Garcia

The Cuban baseball star Adolis Garcia indirectly brought the NBA season opener to a standstill with his World Series performance. The night before the NBA opening game between the Nuggets and Lakers, Garcia created terror in the World Series Game 7 between the Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

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While the fans were expected to anticipate the much-awaited NBA season opener, the Texan outfielder turned the sports world’s attention to his side with a 4-for-5 with two home runs and five runs driven in, helping his team seal an 11-4 victory. A month after the special day in the Rangers’ franchise history, Garcia met one of his team’s loyal fans, Luka Doncic.

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Ahead of the Mavs’ In-season Tournament game against the Houston Rockets, both sporting greats linked up in the arena. Moreover, they swapped their jerseys and posed with them for the media.

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The Mavs are currently in 4th place in West Group B with a win and two losses. They are in dire need of a win to keep their hopes alive in the In-season tournament.

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Leaving the Mavs’ In-season tournament contention for a moment, let’s find out one of the most wholesome Luka’s fanboy moments.

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Luka defends his fandom

The Mavs baller does not only watch the games in the stands to prove his love for the team, but he also goes all the way out. Two days after the Rangers won the World Series against the Diamondbacks, Doncic walked into a post-game press conference donning a Texas Rangers t-shirt.

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Immediately, the star’s new teammate Grant Williams asked him, “Since when did you start watching baseball?” The Slovenian star politely replied, “Lots of years ago.”

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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