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Luka Dončić Returns After Daughter’s Birth With Triple-Double in Lakers’ Win at 76ers

His quick return from Slovenia highlighted a balance between family commitments with immediate impact for Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Dončić announced the birth of his second daughter, Olivia, on December 4 in Ljubljana with a post on Instagram.
  • He traveled to Slovenia and missed two road games in Toronto and Boston that the team listed as personal reasons before rejoining the Lakers.
  • In his first game back at Philadelphia, he posted 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists to help secure the Lakers’ first win there in eight years.
  • He called having two daughters the best thing in the world, acknowledged it was hard to leave the newborn, and thanked the team for granting the time away.
  • He wore Jordan Luka sneakers marked with “GO” to honor daughters Gabriela and Olivia, continuing his tradition of family-themed player exclusives.