Luka Doncic has been one of the best-performing players this season and it looks like he could well and truly lead the Dallas Mavericks to the playoffs with Kyrie Irving. At just 24 years old, the Slovenian seems to be getting better every time he sets foot on the NBA court. The guard has already made several franchise records of his own. With that said, Luka’s private life has also made waves on social media, thanks to his growing popularity in the sporting world.
For some context, Luka Doncic is currently dating Anamaria Goltes, and the pair have reportedly been together since 2018. Multiple sources claim that the couple were together even during their early teenage years, before splitting for a brief period. Anamaria is a Slovenian model who has been linked with the likes of IMG Models in her career.
The Mavs guard got down on one knee and popped the question on July 7. It seems like Luka planned the event perfectly, as the ‘7/7’ date represents his jersey number (77) in basketball as well.
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Even before their engagement, fans were sure about Anamaria’s pregnancy. Her appearance with Luka at the MavsBall sparked pregnancy rumors when fans spotted a baby bump. However, the couple did not address the rumors at the time.
Luka Dončić and his fiancée Anamaria Goltes announced the birth of their daughter, Gabriela ❤️
(via lukadoncic, anamariagoltes/IG) pic.twitter.com/O1mRZDU0nj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 1, 2023
On December 1, Luka and Anamaria announced that they welcomed a baby daughter, Gabriela. Congratulations poured in from all across the world, but fans were quick to bring back some memories of Luka’s old life as well.
No more smoking, no more drinking, no more late nights out partying https://t.co/UGEzQETvtP pic.twitter.com/6h4cM8sJWn
— Optimist KT (@KT_3410) December 1, 2023
Now he might be up all night taking care of the baby
— Qosmic Ahhh (@QosmicAhhh) December 2, 2023
I mean if he just had a baby he is most likely just after getting hit with more late nights than he has ever experienced in his life 😂😂😂
— No Ordinary Rookie (@GD_MAV_77) December 1, 2023
A fan posted on X, “No more smoking, no more drinking, no more late nights out partying” after learning the news about Luka’s child. Others claimed that the player might have some trouble resting now that he has a child to take care of.
Fans have heavily criticized Luka Doncic for smoking and partying habits in the past
In 2021, Luka was spotted smoking hookah in the offseason, which didn’t go down too well with fans. Many pointed out that he needed to get in shape and take his fitness seriously. It is no secret that the player has not hidden his love for partying as well. Many even labeled him as “Fat” and “Overweight” and the player had the best answer after 2022 summer.
From Hookah Doncic last year, Luka looks prime and all ready to go this off-season 👀 pic.twitter.com/VUU6Whd9Xm
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 27, 2022
After getting into shape, Luka looks like a completely different player and has been a nightmare for NBA teams. He is one of the very players who has been unguardable. Luka’s basketball IQ, vision, passing, and playmaking have been on another level, as well as his scoring abilities.
Luka pays heartfelt tribute to newborn daughter
For those who don’t know, Doncic is signed with Michael Jordan’s Jordan brand. He is one of the few players to have a signature shoe line with the iconic brand. Before the Mavericks‘ game vs the Oklahoma City Thunder recently, Luka wrote his daughter’s name on his special edition Jordan Luka 2 PE.
Luka Dončić is wearing a special Jordan Luka 2 PE tonight honoring the recent birth of his daughter, Gabriela 🕊️ #SNnbasneakers
📸: @NickkWhite / @dallasmavs pic.twitter.com/fQugrUjsDI
— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) December 3, 2023
He also said to the media that his child’s birth meant that it was the best day of his life, but the Mavs’ loss to the Thunder was quite the rollercoaster ride. That could sum up the Mavericks’ season so far as well, as the Texas-based franchise has struggled to keep up their winning momentum. However, they could be one of the favorites in the West to make it to the postseason, which only time will tell.
