Luka Doncic hit an astounding game-winner that rocked the NBA world. It put the Dallas Mavericks 2.5 games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference, increasing the Mavs' chances of securing a playoff spot this year.
What happened after the game only Luka Doncic endeared himself to Mavs fans even more. After hitting the clutch 3-pointer for the victory, Doncic gave his game-worn shoes to a father-son duo who had traveled from Illinois to Dallas to watch the game, per B/R Kicks.
Luka gave a pair of signed shoes to this father and son after his incredible game-winner 🙏 ⁰⁰Kyan and Donny Short picked the perfect game to travel all the way from Illinois to watch their favorite player
(via @DrewHill_DM) pic.twitter.com/xHcgszCRXD
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) April 15, 2021
What a perfect way to cap off a visit to Dallas to watch your favorite team! Not only did the Mavs win, but they witnessed a historic game-winner and received the shoes Doncic wore as well. It's safe to say the father-son team got well worth what they paid for on the trip.
Doncic is one of the NBA's best young stars right now. He's only 21 years old but has the poise of a wily veteran. He's currently averaging 28.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 8.6 assists this year, acting as the main influencer in Dallas. With the team currently sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference, the Mavs are inching ever closer to a spot in the playoffs thanks to him.
As for Kyan and Donny Short, they'll have Wednesday night's game saved as a memorable moment for the rest of their lives. It's no doubt that Luka Doncic will be their favorite for years to come.