Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, observed the third game of the Dallas Mavericks versus Los Angeles Clippers series from the prime seats, witnessing the Mavericks surge ahead with a commanding 101-90 victory.
Just before diving into his warm-up routine, Luka Doncic, the Mavericks’ star player, paused to exchange greetings with Perez, who was seated courtside alongside Javier Barrio, the Slovenian point guard’s personal physiotherapist from his Real Madrid days.
Engaged in conversation with the Real Madrid president, Doncic briefly stepped away before returning to resume his pre-game preparations.
Following the match’s conclusion, Doncic made his way over to Perez, who was positioned in front of the Clippers’ bench, only to be summoned for post-game television interviews, postponing their conversation.
Doncic’s allegiance to Real Madrid is well-documented, often showcased through his social media activity where he frequently shares thoughts and images of his former team’s football and basketball fixtures.
Despite his limited court time due to injury, Doncic played a pivotal role during the Mavericks’ preseason visit to Madrid, expressing his desire to revisit his former stomping grounds, a wish he fulfilled.
