Luka Doncic recently scored a career-high and franchise-record 73 points against the Atlanta Hawks. The 24-year-old now ranks fourth on the all-time record, among Wilt Chamberlain and David Thompson. The only two players ahead of Doncic are Chamberlain (100 points) and Kobe Bryant (81 points).
The Dallas Mavericks star delivered this miracle in style. He was spotted sporting the Men’s Jordan Luka 2, one of his most popular sneakers with the company. Jordan Luka 2s are priced at $130 a pair.
Since Jordan Brand formally released Doncic’s second signature sneaker in June of last year, they have only improved the game by releasing more colorways. Doncic wore an unreleased Jordan Luka 2 colorway last night, featuring a Light Volt top with fuchsia embellishments. The Jordan Luka 2 was designed for players with finesse, like Doncic. The performance basketball shoe’s stacked Formula 23 foam midsole delivers solid but flexible cushioning, allowing for improved movement.
Michael Jordan is a Luka Doncic fan.
A relationship in which the Jordan brand and the Mavs star cooperate so frequently, resulting in some of the best-crafted sneakers, must be founded on mutual respect and appreciation. While it is obvious that Doncic admires Michael Jordan, as do most people who follow the sport, the admiration is reciprocal. Even the six-time NBA champion admires the Slovenian sensation and is impressed by what he can do at such a young age.
After Doncic’s signing with Jordan was announced, the Chicago Bulls veteran told Bleacher Report, “Luka is a phenomenal player, especially at such a young age.” He’s exhibiting a skill that takes many guys years to develop. It will be great to see him develop through the league.” Doncic, on the other hand, was sweating when he first saw Jordan. He stated, “I met him at my first All-Star game. I am not sure what he was celebrating, but I was worried. I wasn’t sure what to say.”
Despite his nervousness surrounding his idol, Doncic showed Jordan basic civility. He said, “Yeah, I was just saying hi… then how are you, I think something like that.” Doncic has gone a long way, from being too shy to say anything to smashing league records while wearing his iconic Jordan shoes.