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Luka Dončić Treats Lakers to Porsche Driving Outing to Boost Team Chemistry

The player-funded experience signals his leadership as Los Angeles eases him back after a heavy national-team summer.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his teammate Luka Doncic #77 during the first half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with center Jaxson Hayes (11), and guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Overview

  • After Tuesday’s practice, Dončić hosted teammates at the Porsche Driving Experience in Southern California, where each player could choose from three cars and take laps in models including 911s and GT3s, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
  • Listed pricing shows four-hour sessions run north of $3,000 per car, underscoring the scale of the gift.
  • Dončić sat out the first two preseason games as part of a rest plan following EuroBasket and is expected to appear in upcoming exhibitions against the Warriors, Suns, Mavericks and Kings.
  • LeBron James lauded Dončić’s offseason conditioning on the Mind the Game podcast, noting quicker movement and improved recovery and saying he is “super, duper proud of him.”
  • The bonding event caps an offseason in which Dončić signed an extension with L.A., dropped significant weight and starred for Slovenia at EuroBasket, averaging 34.7 points per game.