Luka Doncic gifts over 100 pairs of Jordans to vaccine site workers in Dallas

Doncic also sent a personal thank you message to the workers

By Shanna McCarriston

Mar 23, 2021 at 3:46 pm ET • 1 min read

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is doing his part to give back to those who have been essential in the fight against COVID-19. On Tuesday, he gave out over 100 free pairs of Jordan sneakers to people working at a vaccine site in Dallas as a thank you for their hard work and dedication.

Doncic gave the shoes to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center workers at the Redbird Mall vaccine site located in southern Dallas.

Here's a look at the shoes he donated:

Some local frontline healthcare workers have an extra pep in their step this morning thanks to Luka Dončić! @Luka7Doncic has gifted over 100 pairs of Jordans to UTSWA workers at the Redbird Mall vaccine site to show his tremendous thanks for all their hard work. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/6BfpGk2T6d
— Tamara Jolee (@TamaraJolee) March 23, 2021

And here are some healthcare heroes showing off their new kicks:

In case you need a reason to smile today, here are some local frontline vaccine workers (AKA community heroes) rocking their new Jordans, courtesy of Luka Dončić.

So many smiles!! 📸: @mgborja | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/7XXzYDTOpa
— Tamara Jolee (@TamaraJolee) March 23, 2021

Mavs' mascot Champ also made an appearance, bringing lots of energy to the event. From the video at the location, it also appears that the workers were gifted drawstring bags.

Big S/O to @luka7doncic for donating Jordan’s to the healthcare workers of @UTSWNews 🙏👟 #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Oxz7Bbh6ar
— Mavs Off-Court (@MavsOffCourt) March 23, 2021

According to Dallas Mavericks reporter Tamara Jolee, the workers were given the choice of getting a pair of men's or women's shoes. She also noted that No. 77 sent along a personal video message for each worker to watch.

Doncic is the latest athletes to give back to essential workers and those on the frontlines as a thank you for their sacrifice and countless hours of hard work during the unprecedented times.