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It was a short summer for Luka Doncic after the Dallas Mavericks made it to the NBA Finals and Slovenia made it to the Olympic semifinals. But Doncic was back, and all smiles at Dallas Mavericks Media Day.
With all eyes on him, Doncic used the opportunity to debut a new colorway of his third signature Jordan Brand basketball shoe. Doncic wore the Jordan Luka 3 in the “El Matador” colorway.
The “Matador” colorway has been a consistent theme throughout Doncic’s signature sneaker line. It is a nod to his time with Real Madrid and his play style that has drawn comparisons to a matador.
Luckily for athletes and fans, the Jordan Luka 3 “El Matador” is hitting shelves for $130 in adult sizes on Thursday, October 10. Online shoppers can choose from multiple colorways of Doncic’s kicks on the Nike website.
Doncic debuted the Jordan Luka 3 during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The shoe would officially launch in July 2024 and is considered the best installment of his signature line yet. Doncic’s love of fast cars inspired the design and tech specs of the performance model.
A seamless molded upper with a medial cutout provides lightweight comfort and structure. The full-length Cushlon 3.0 foam helps players smoothly transition from heel to toe as they drive to the basket. Lastly, a strong yet flexible plate runs up the sidewall to help keep your foot secure as you shift gears
One of the biggest offseason moves in the NBA saw four-time champion and former Golden State Warriors legend Klay Thompson moving to the Dallas Mavericks, joining the exceptional backcourt duo composed of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
Ahead of his 7th season in the NBA, the Slovenian phenomenon spoke about such a transfer. “Unbelievable”, he described the move. “He’s a four-time champion, he’s an amazing player, so I was very excited that he signed with us. I can’t wait to play with him”, he said about his newest teammate.
He then analyzed it more in detail. “You basically can’t help off him. When me and [Kyrie Irving] have the ball, you basically can’t help from Klay [Thompson] because if you leave him wide open he’s going to make it, so I think the spacing is going to be crucial for us”, Luka Doncic followed.
