Luka Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks star guard, has been awarded the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for April.
The Award honors Bob Lanier, an NBA League Office executive and NBA Cares Ambassador who had an enormous influence on the NBA family and young people globally.
Lanier taught the values of the game and made a positive impact through his kindness and generosity.
Dončić will receive the honor for his extensive efforts in supporting youth and communities.
He will be presented with the David Robinson trophy, and the NBA will donate $10,000 to the Luka Dončić Foundation.
The Luka Dončić aims to empower local heroes by fostering sports and active play opportunities for children.
Throughout April, Dončić actively engaged in community initiatives, collaborating with the Dallas Mavericks, his foundation, and non-profit organizations like Make-A-Wish.
“Basketball has given me so much, and I have a big responsibility to give back by helping wherever I can,” said Dončić.
“It means everything to me to keep growing my foundation’s work by supporting those leading amazing community projects, connecting with more young people and spreading more generosity and kindness. I hope we can make an even bigger impact next year.”
Notable efforts included hosting events such as gift giveaways, meet-and-greets, and children’s hospital visits, fulfilling the wishes of children facing serious illnesses.
Dončić has also hosted 50 students at the American Airlines Center for a Mavericks home game, providing tickets, transportation, meals, and personal meet-and-greets.
During the holiday season, he partnered with NERF and Jordan Brand to gift hundreds of students NERF basketball hoops, blasters, and signature merchandise.
Dončić’s contributions reflect his dedication to community service, earning him recognition from the NBA Cares program for his positive impact on local and global communities.
Dončić will be given with the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award during halftime of Game 4 of the Clippers-Mavericks NBA Playoffs game on Apr. 28.
Dallas Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont and Chief Executive Officer Cynt Marshall will present him with the award.
Travis Tyler