Saluting Dallas Maverick Luka Dončić

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Dallas County ☒ Resolution ☐ Solicitation/Contract BRIEFING / COURT ORDER ☐ Executive Session Commissioners Court - Jul 06 2021 ☐ Addendum

Briefing Date: Jul 6 2021 Funding Source: Originating Department: County Judge Prepared by: Shay Cathey, Sr. Policy Advisor Recommended by: Clay Jenkins, County Judge

MOTION: On a motion made by TBD, and seconded by TBD, the following order will be voted on by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas:

Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby salute Dallas Maverick Luka Dončić for becoming the youngest player in history to make All-NBA first team twice.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution_LD_Mavs_July 6

WHEREAS, The Dallas Mavericks organization was established in 1980 bringing the first NBA franchise to Dallas County. On June 21, 2018, the Mavericks traded for a 19- year-old Luka Dončić from Ljubljana, Slovenia. He quickly became one of the most recognized and elite players in the game and has brought fans together from across the globe; and

WHEREAS, Much like fellow European Dirk Nowitzki landed in our great city 20 years prior, Dončić has quickly become an adored and adopted North Texan. And he’s on track to be right alongside Nowitzki in the history books; and

WHEREAS, Today we honor the Slovenian’s ability to unite a community, leading the Mavericks to the Southwest Division title and the team’s second straight playoff appearance in 2021; and

WHEREAS, Today we recognize his other accomplishments in the NBA, after the 22- year-old was named to the All-NBA First Team for the second straight year in 2020-21, becoming the youngest player in league history to earn multiple All-NBA First Team selections. The 2018-19 NBA Rookie of the Year also started his second consecutive All- Star Game in 2021, becoming the sixth player in league history to start multiple All-Star games before their 23rd birthday; and

WHEREAS, Dončić, already the franchise’s all-time leader in triple-doubles (36), holds career averages of 25.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 7.7 assists in 199 regular season games. In the playoffs, his averages have increased to 33.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 9.5 assists in 13 games and he has now surpassed Michael Jordan (33.4 ppg) for the highest career scoring average in postseason history (min. 10 games); and

WHEREAS, Dončić carries an important role in the community and we thank him for joining owner Mark Cuban and other team members in donating $1.25 million in February when the winter storm wiped out the county. Luka also joined the Mavs in donating $500,000 in funds to support childcare for healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID- 19. Luka also donated Jordan shoes to frontline healthcare workers back in March; and

WHEREAS, Today here in Dallas County, we celebrate Luka Dončić’s contributions to the game and county, both on and off the court. This year he once again finished second in total NBA jersey sales, second only to LeBron James. Now, anywhere you go across the world, you will see people wearing Dallas across their chests; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby congratulate and honor Luka Dončić as an ambassador to the game of basketball and we are thrilled and proud to have him serve as a representative to fine folks of Dallas County. Today we congratulate him on his accomplishments and look forward to more exciting years to come.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we hereby proclaim July 6, 2021 as LUKA DONČIĆ DAY and encourage all #MFFLs to show their pride and appreciation for #77 and for all he has done for our community and for the Dallas Mavericks.