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Luka Dončić Treats Lakers to Porsche Team-Building, Earning Praise for Leadership

The Porsche outing underscores Dončić’s emerging leadership ahead of a managed preseason return following a standout, slimmed-down 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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Overview

  • Lakers players took laps in 911s and GT3s at the Porsche Driving Experience after Tuesday’s practice in El Segundo, an event Dončić organized and was reported to have funded.
  • Coach JJ Redick, Deandre Ayton and Gabe Vincent lauded the excursion as a meaningful chemistry builder and a sign of Dončić’s growing presence in the locker room.
  • LeBron James highlighted Dončić’s improved conditioning on the Mind the Game podcast, saying he looks quicker and will benefit most in recovery, adding he is “super, duper proud.”
  • Dončić and James were held out of the first two preseason games for rest, and multiple reports indicate Dončić is expected to appear in upcoming exhibitions ahead of the Oct. 21 opener.
  • Dončić’s offseason included a widely noted weight loss and a EuroBasket run in which he led the tournament with 34.7 points per game, framing expectations for his first full season in L.A. alongside new additions Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia.