At just 16, a Slovenian prodigy stepped into Real Madrid’s squad and rewrote his destiny. Luka Doncic, former EuroLeague champion and MVP, is now captivating the NBA with his magic. The 25-year-old point guard is a showstopper on the court, but his heart beats for more. With the launch of the Luka Doncic Foundation, he’s spreading hope and joy to 750 children in Dallas. Dreams, both on and off the court, are coming true!

With so much pressure building up on children, Doncic’s foundation is aiming for a new motive. Stress and pressure are simply out of the dictionary. Speaking on MavsTV, the 5x All-Star said: “I wanna make some new program, where you are allowed to make mistakes, no pressure. I want them to have the same experience I had since like a little kid.” Sharing his experience he added: “After school, I was running out. It was like being in my peaceful place and I just enjoyed playing basketball. And you know there was no pressure, no stress. Just playing basketball and that’s what I want the kids to have.”

But, it’s not just his love for basketball that pushed him further with his passion project. Luka Doncic’s little 1-year-old daughter Gabriela has been somewhat the heart, soul, and mind of the foundation. “(Fatherhood) That was a big thing too,” Luka Magic shared. “I mean, you want the best for your kids and that was a big part of it. And whatever you decide to do, doesn’t have to be basketball, just gotta enjoy what you’re doing.” 

The Dallas Mavericks star is also relieving his baby girl from the burden of stress. He wants her to choose a life for herself, even if it doesn’t include basketball – he’s perfectly fine with it. After all, she deserves to enjoy whatever she does. Similarly, Doncic is applying the same mantra to the children under his foundation.

In fact, the Luka Doncic Foundation is already making waves, commissioning a groundbreaking study on youth basketball in the U.S. and the Balkans. As a result, the foundation is pushing for a shift back to joy, creativity, and exploration in the game. Consequently, the foundation calls for a return to the roots of the game, where passion and innovation can once again thrive.

Stephen Curry has found strong parallels with Doncic’s foundation, feeling that their ambitions align perfectly with his own Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. As a result, without a moment’s hesitation, Curry and other members of the Youth Sports Leadership Council have stepped forward. Together, they are joining forces with the Slovenian to bring his dream to life and improve the lives of so many innocent souls.

Luka Doncic finds allies in big names of the sport as he embarks on a new journey outside the court

How does it feel to find great counsel? Luka Doncic is the right person to talk about this. His foundation and noble intentions have drawn some of the biggest names from the world of basketball. This includes, the Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and WNBA 2024 champion New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu. Besides, Hawks assistant coach Igor Kokoskov, and Hall of Famers Pau Gasol, Steve Nash, Tracy McGrady, and Dirk Nowitzki have also joined hands with Luka Doncic.

Precisely, Stephen Curry has been driven by his 25-year-old NBA rival’s goodwill. “Luka continues to make a lasting impact locally, as well as on a global scale helping children and families in need from Dallas to Slovenia. … We share values to help improve the health and well-being of children through sports and play,” Curry said. “Together, we will help create places for kids to be active, get outdoors, use their imagination, and participate in youth sports.”

Luka Doncic is not just changing the game on the court but off it too, with a mission to inspire joy and freedom in youth sports. With the support of basketball legends supporting him, his foundation is ready to create a world where kids can dream without pressure. Together, they want to prove that passion, play, and creativity are the true wins. Therefore, the future looks brighter, one smile at a time!