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Luka Dončić Says Basketball Brings Him Peace During Public Split and Legal Dispute

The Lakers star addressed his situation after a 51-point night, stressing his focus on his daughters.

Overview

  • Speaking in Slovenian postgame, Dončić said playing gives him "some kind of peace" as he navigates personal challenges.
  • He scored 51 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists in the Lakers’ 142-130 win over the Bulls on Thursday.
  • On Tuesday he told ESPN he had ended his engagement to longtime partner Anamaria Goltes and reiterated his commitment to being with his daughters.
  • Court records show Goltes filed a Los Angeles County petition seeking child support and attorney fees shortly before Dončić publicly confirmed the split.
  • Dončić said a visit to patients at UCLA Health this week helped put his situation in perspective, calling health the most important thing.