Luka Doncic’s Jordan Brand mega deal reported to be a 5-year, 7-figure agreement

It's difficult to believe that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is just 20 years old. Doncic is currently averaging over 29 points per game in NBA this season. His Dallas Mavericks side is fifth in Western Conference and Mavs have already registered wins over likes of Houston Rockets, Lakers and Eastern Conference leaders Milwaukee Bucks. While Luka Doncic did t feature in 120-116 win over Bucks, re is much to be said about impact 20-year-old Slovenian has had in just his second season in NBA. It was only fitting, n, that  Mavs star has agreed to a five-year deal with one of biggest shoe brands in America, Jordan Brand. 

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Luka Doncic Jordan Brand contract 

Jordan Brand, Nike's premier shoe brand in United States, have signed Luka Doncic on a five-year deal, Nike anunced earlier this week. While Nike did t confirm figures associated with deal, Luka Doncic's deal with Jordan Brand is bound to be well over New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson's five-year, $75 million deal. Multiple reports, refore, have aptly labelled Luka Doncic's deal with Jordan Brand as 'lucrative'. 

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Speaking after anuncement, Luka Doncic said that being given privilege of defining next generation of Jordan Brand was an exciting development for him. He also said that he grew up idolizing NBA legend Michael Jordan. Mavs star concluded by saying that being able to represent iconic Jordan Brand as a kid from Slovenia was an hour for him. Michael Jordan also had a few words regarding anuncement. NBA legend said that Jordan Brand was excited to welcome Luka Doncic to Jordan Brand family. six-time NBA Finals MVP added that Luka Doncic w rounds out a roster of incredible new talent united to represent Jordan Brand for next generation.

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In or news, Luka Doncic made his return from injury during Dallas Mavericks' 102-98 win over San Antonio Spurs. Luka Doncic racked up 24 points on his return from a sprained right ankle. Doncic suffered injury when he stepped on foot of Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn during loss to Miami Heat earlier this month. 

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