Luka Doncic, the talented NBA rookie, received a special early birthday surprise when he had the opportunity to meet and interact with boxing icon Floyd Mayweather before and after his return to the court. Doncic, who had been sidelined for the Dallas Mavericks’ previous two games due to an ankle injury, expressed his excitement at rubbing shoulders with the legendary boxer during his team’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

 

Having risen through the ranks at Real Madrid before being selected as the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Slovenian star was visibly thrilled to meet Mayweather. Doncic even had the chance to sign a jersey for his idol, clearly cherishing the moment.

 

Following the game, Doncic shared with reporters that Mayweather had complimented his playing style, comparing it to his own. However, Mayweather expressed his desire to see Doncic in action before making a definitive assessment of the young player’s skills, showcasing his interest in observing firsthand the rookie’s performance on the court.

 

Doncic, who has been averaging an impressive 20.7 points per game for the Dallas Mavericks in his debut NBA season, will be celebrating his 20th birthday on Thursday, adding an extra layer of significance to his memorable encounter with Mayweather.