DALLAS – Luka Doncic, a standout guard for the Dallas Mavericks, has recently experienced a break-in at his residence. The news was confirmed by Doncic’s business manager, who reported to various media outlets on Saturday that the burglary occurred while Doncic was not home Friday night. Following the incident, Doncic filed a police report to document the situation.
According to filings from the Dallas Morning News, which obtained details from an internal police report, items totaling approximately $30,000 in jewelry were taken during the break-in. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd addressed the situation Saturday night before their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, stating that he had communicated with Doncic after the event. “He’s fine. Glad no one got hurt,” Kidd reassured fans and the media.
At 25 years old, Doncic, a native of Slovenia, becomes the sixth professional athlete to have his home targeted in such a manner in the U.S. since October. Other notable athletes affected include NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, as well as Mahomes’ teammate, tight end Travis Kelce. Additionally, NBA players Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks and Mike Conley Jr. of the Minnesota Timberwolves have also been victims of similar crimes.
In light of the rising number of break-ins affecting professional athletes, both the NFL and NBA have issued security advisories to their players. This warning comes after several incidents have occurred while players were away from home for road games. The NFL alert highlighted concerns that organized and skilled groups have increasingly targeted the homes of professional athletes across various sports.
Burrow has recently expressed his concerns over the loss of privacy that comes with being a victim of such a crime, acknowledging the discomfort that follows a break-in. The burglary at Doncic’s residence took place just two days following his injury during a Christmas Day match, where he strained his left calf. The injury is projected to sideline Doncic for about a month, adding further stress to an already challenging situation.
