Luka Doncic Grateful for Lakers’ EuroBasket Visit…
The Los Angeles Lakers have not just been talking, they’ve been jet-setting to show their support for star Luka Doncic. Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka braved an epic journey to Poland more daring than Frodo’s trip to Mount Doom, to cheer for Doncic as he led Slovenia in the EuroBasket 2025. While every NBA team claims their players are like family, few actually pack their bags and fly to Poland for the family barbecue. The Lakers’ actions, unlike most franchises, prove why they’ve got the Midas touch in attracting superstars to LA! Doncic couldn’t have been happier, noting the 11-hour flight felt longer than the latest superhero movie saga: “It means a lot,” he said. “That’s one support marathon I’d never run myself.”
Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager, explained their philosophy of supporting players, like a guardian angel with a frequent flier card. He emphasized the Lakers’ lack of concern about Doncic participating, despite the riskier-than-a-swing-set-on-a-cliff potential injuries. Pelinka said, “We wanted to make a statement on how we back our star players, no matter the mileage!” Doncic’s summer dedication and jovial interactions with teammates were the cherry on top, making the cross-continental trek as rewarding as finding buried treasure without needing a treasure map. Plus, Pelinka confirmed that nothing beats witnessing in-person magic, more potent than any Hollywood special effects.
