Anamaria Goltes, the fiancée of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, has sparked intrigue by sharing a nostalgic look back at the past decade on social media, with her NBA beau conspicuously absent from the collection.
Instagram Posts Reflect on a Decade of Memories
Goltes, a 27-year-old model, participated in the viral #2016 trend last week by uploading two separate Instagram posts, collectively featuring 38 photographs spanning the last ten years. The first post, labelled as Part 1, predominantly showcased glamorous professional photoshoots, highlighting her modelling career. In Part 2, where comments were disabled, the images presented a more casual side, including relaxed selfies and picturesque vacation snaps.
Focus on Family and Personal Journey
A touching element of the posts included sweet moments with her two young daughters, Gabriela, aged two, and six-week-old Olivia, whom she shares with Doncic. One photo depicted Goltes walking hand-in-hand with Gabriela while pushing Olivia in a stroller, emphasising her role as a mother. Despite this family focus, Doncic did not appear in any of the images, leading to widespread speculation among followers.
In her caption for Part 1, Goltes wrote: '2016–2026. A decade of good times, hard lessons, and everything in between. Plenty of ups and downs, but I wouldn't change a single moment.' Notably, in the first image of the second carousel, she could be seen wearing her engagement ring in a pink floral sundress, subtly acknowledging her relationship status.
Social Media Reaction and Defence
Many social media users quickly questioned Doncic's absence in the comments section of the first post, with some expressing concern over the state of the couple's relationship. However, others defended Goltes, criticising the speculation. One user commented: 'OMG all the talk about Luka is crazy. You are amazing and beautiful and we see you. I hope you and your family are doing amazing. Don't mind these other people....'
Another added: 'What is wrong with people?!? The 2016-2026 trend is just a personal life recap. It’s not a relationship post, and lots of people don’t include partners. Reading a breakup into a photo dump is a stretch!' This highlights the divided opinions on interpreting personal social media content.
Background of the Couple's Relationship
Doncic and Goltes have a long history, having first met in Croatia when they were just 12 years old and officially starting their relationship in 2016. The couple got engaged in a romantic proposal in their native Slovenia on July 7, 2023, a date that may reference Doncic's jersey number, 77. They welcomed their first child, Gabriela, in December 2023, shortly after their engagement.
Recent Family Milestones
Doncic recently took time away from the Lakers last month, missing two games, to return to Slovenia for the birth of their second daughter, Olivia. He announced the happy news on Instagram in early December, sharing a photo of Olivia with a heart emoji covering her face, dressed in a pink top and cream pants. The caption simply read: 'Olivia!' with flower emojis, receiving congratulatory messages from NBA stars and teammates, including LeBron James.
This family-focused period contrasts with the omission in Goltes' decade review, leaving fans to ponder the reasons behind Doncic's absence while celebrating the couple's ongoing journey together.
