Friday, 31st October 2025

Dončić Heads to Hollywood

Slovenia’s basketball icon joins the Lakers in a generational shift for NBA and regional sport

After months of rumours, signs now point to a confirmed reality: Luka Dončić has joined the Los Angeles Lakers, marking one of the most high-profile NBA transfers in years — and a defining moment for Slovenian and Adria-region sport on the global stage.

While neither the Lakers nor Dončić have issued an official announcement, all indicators are in place. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka travelled to Poland this week to watch Dončić lead Slovenia in EuroBasket 2025, where he scored a tournament-high 34 points in the opener against Poland.

Pelinka called Dončić’s national team participation “key preparation for the season,” strongly implying he is now a core part of the Lakers’ future.

The move signals not just a shift in team allegiance, but a symbolic elevation of regional talent to global superstardom. From his early days in Ljubljana to Real Madrid to Dallas — and now Los Angeles — Dončić’s journey mirrors the region’s own trajectory: underestimated, resilient, and ready for centre court. As the NBA tips off a new era, the Adria region will be watching — and cheering — from the front row.

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