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Doncic to Join Roster For Dirk's Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic

Doncic to Join Roster For Dirk's Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic
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DALLAS - Mavs star and 2018-19 Rookie of the Year, Luka Doncic, has been confirmed to be participating in Dirk Nowitzki's fourth-annual Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic this Sunday

Doncic, who has spent the majority of his offseason training internationally in preparation for the upcoming season, returned to Dallas a few weeks ago and has been participating in competitive pickup games with the likes of Monta Ellis, Dorian Finney-Smith, Justin Jackson, and Isaiah Roby.

Having already been made into somewhat of a sports icon in the city of Dallas since becoming the Mavs first-round selection in June of 2018, Doncic has also inherited the Mavs franchise from a legendary Euro star in Nowitzki, who served as a major mentor for Doncic during his Rookie of the Year campaign. 

Doncic now gets his opportunity to start returning the favor, by being a major celebrity draw for this Sunday's charity event, and likely many future events to come. 

The event will be taking place at the SMU Tennis Complex from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature other current and former Mavs Steve Nash, Devin Harris, J.J. Barea, and Dwight Powell. 

There are also a host of current and former tennis pros set to join Nowitzki's charity event, including Mark Knowles, Tommy Haas, and John Isner, as well as actor Austrian-born actor, Boris Kodjoe.

The event, which is one of two public charity events that Nowitzki puts on every year, benefits the children’s charities of the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation.

Tickets are $20 for adults and youth, and free for children 3 and under. Purchase tickets at fevo.com.

Parking is available at the Mustang Parking Center (6001 Bush Ave). For details, go to dnfoundation.org. 

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MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com. He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration.  Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network.  When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later.  Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered.  Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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