UPDATE: Luka Doncic has just announced the birth of his second daughter, Olivia, in a heartfelt Instagram post this morning. The Dallas Mavericks star has been absent from the Los Angeles Lakers as he supports his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, during this significant moment.
Doncic, who missed the Lakers’ last two games for “personal reasons,” has returned to his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Sources close to the team informed ESPN that Doncic’s family is his priority right now. The Lakers went 1-1 during his absence, including a 126-105 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday.
Lakers coach JJ Redick hinted that Doncic could potentially rejoin the team as early as Sunday, when they face the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers have an off day today after a challenging back-to-back series in Toronto and Boston.
At just 26 years old, Doncic is having a phenomenal season, leading the NBA in scoring with an impressive average of 35.3 points per game. He is also ranked fourth in assists with 8.9, 19th in rebounds at 8.9, and 11th in steals with 1.6 per game. The Lakers currently hold a record of 16-6 and are positioned at No. 3 in the Western Conference standings.
This joyful news of Doncic’s expanding family comes at a crucial time as the Lakers continue their pursuit of a strong season. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the court, which could happen as soon as tomorrow. Stay tuned for live updates as this story develops.
