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Facundo Campazzo spoke about his relationship with Luka Doncic and the role the Slovenian star is expected to have in his acclimation in Dallas.

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Facundo Campazzo has been the latest addition to the Dallas Mavericks in the market. The Argentinian guard is ready for his third season in the NBA after his two years with the Nuggets.

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On this occasion, he will meet again with his former Real Madrid teammate, Luka Doncic, who has been an important factor for the signing to take place. The two won both the Spanish league and the EuroLeague titles back in 2018, when Doncic (only 19 at the time) was the regular season and the Final Four MVP.

Campazzo, who has already been officially presented by the Texan franchise, will wear No. 2 on his shirt, the same number worn by Jason Kidd. The signing has also been approved by coach Jason Kidd, who must get the most out of a player who has been extremely important for Madrid and for Argentina. In Denver he only shone on a few occasions.

The Cordoba-born guard has offered his first impressions to the local press after his incorporation became official. Campazzo spoke about his relationship with Luka Doncic and the role the Slovenian star is expected to have in his acclimation.

"We have been in touch after he left Real Madrid (in 2018), by messages, Instagram, etc. He is my friend and he's helping me through this whole process. It's a new start and a new team for me," Campazzo, 31, said.

"I think he is going to help me a lot in the first few days. It is a great opportunity. I will give my best. New team, new coach, new teammates. It's a great challenge and I'm going to try to help the team on and off the court."

Campazzo was already seen having a little chat with Kidd and one of his assistants, Greg St. Jean, on the day of his arrival. He will have to work on his position in the team in the next few days, as his contract isn't guaranteed.

"We haven't talked much about it," he revealed.

"I think I have to take every opportunity I get during the season. I arrived here two days ago and it's all new to me," the player said when asked about his role and if he has an agreement with the staff.

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