Slovenian basketball sensation Luka Doncic has taken to social media to announce the joyous arrival of his second child with his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes.
Social Media Announcement for Baby Olivia
In the early hours of Saturday morning, the Los Angeles Lakers star shared the happy news on his Instagram account. The post featured a picture of their newborn daughter, Olivia, her face adorably covered by a heart emoji. The infant was dressed in a pink top and cream-coloured, flower-decorated pull-on trousers.
The caption was simple yet heartfelt, reading just 'Olivia!' alongside a few floral emojis. The announcement quickly drew warm congratulations from across the NBA community.
NBA Community Sends Congratulations
The comment section was flooded with well-wishes from fellow players and the franchise itself. The official Lakers account posted a purple and yellow heart, while teammate and legend LeBron James wrote 'Congrats Brate!' The couple, who have been together since their teenage years, welcomed their first child, Gabriela, in December 2023, shortly after their engagement.
Balancing Fatherhood and Lakers' Campaign
While Doncic will rightly want to dedicate time to his growing family, his return to the court is eagerly anticipated by the Lakers. The team has felt his absence, having lost their last two games without him. However, head coach JJ Redick has provided fans with a hopeful update.
According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Redick stated that Doncic will be back with the Lakers 'soon' and did not rule out the possibility of the star playing in the upcoming fixture in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Doncic's on-court performance this season has been nothing short of phenomenal. He is currently averaging 35.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 8.9 assists. His contributions have been instrumental in the Lakers securing third place in the highly competitive Western Conference, with a strong record of 16 wins and six losses.
