In a surprising turn of events, former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić, who now dons the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers, has reached out publicly to his former coach Jason Kidd with an urgent message regarding the Mavericks’ current playoff run.
Dončić, who spent the formative years of his NBA career with Dallas and built a close working relationship with Kidd, took to social media late Tuesday night to express both concern and encouragement. “Coach Kidd—keep the guys locked in. This is your moment. Proud of what y’all are doing. Don’t let up,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a wave of reactions from NBA fans.
The message comes as the Mavericks enter a crucial phase in their postseason campaign, with the team showing promise but facing stiff competition in the Western Conference. Dončić, now leading the Lakers in a dramatic playoff resurgence of their own, has clearly kept tabs on his former squad, indicating just how deep his ties with Dallas still run.
Sources close to Dončić suggest the message wasn’t merely for show. “Luka still talks to some of the guys on the team. He really respects Coach Kidd and wants to see them succeed—even if he’s wearing a different jersey now,” one insider shared.
The relationship between Dončić and Kidd has been well documented. Kidd was often credited with helping Dončić mature both on and off the court during their time together, helping elevate his game to MVP-caliber levels. While Dončić’s move to Los Angeles shocked fans and analysts alike last offseason, it was reportedly made with no hard feelings toward the Mavericks organization.
In his message, Dončić also made a subtle nod to the fans in Dallas, concluding his post with, “Dallas will always have a piece of my heart.” It’s clear that despite the uniform change, Dončić remains emotionally invested in the team that first introduced him to NBA stardom.
As the playoffs progress, fans are now watching not just the Mavericks’ performance, but also any further interactions between Dončić and his former team. Whether this message is a one-time gesture or the beginning of a broader narrative remains to be seen.
Will Coach Kidd respond? Time will tell—but for now, Luka’s message has stirred the basketball world.
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