Slovenians are thrilled for Luka Dončić’s new home. Saying goodbye to Dallas is more complicated

April 8, 2025

Feb 25, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans hold up the Slovenia flag to cheer on guard Luka Doncic as he warms up prior to a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Iztok Franko awoke two months ago in his Ljubljana, Slovenia home later than usual for what he thought would be a lazy Sunday morning. The sun was already shining, and his son was awake, too, as he arrived downstairs and checked his phone. There were...