Luka Dončić provided a personal update to fans, sharing rare photos with his daughters on his Instagram story. The images offer a glimpse into his life as a father amid a turbulent period that includes his split from former fiancée Anamaria Goltes and a significant shift in his NBA career.
Dončić, 27, was seen cuddling his two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia, on his lap in a recent post. Gabriela was born in November 2023, and Olivia arrived in December 2025. The photos come after Dončić confirmed the end of his engagement to Goltes earlier this year, following their second daughter's birth.
"I love my daughters more than anything and they will always come first in my life," Dončić stated previously. Legal proceedings regarding child support and custody have been ongoing, with Goltes reportedly filing a petition in California. Dončić's legal team has sought to dismiss the petition, and a key hearing is scheduled for August 14.
Dončić has expressed his commitment to joint custody and increasing his time with his daughters in the United States. This personal priority has influenced his off-season decisions, including his withdrawal from playing with the Slovenian national team this summer to focus on family and recovery.
On the basketball court, Dončić is entering a new phase with the Los Angeles Lakers. With LeBron James's departure, Dončić is now the central figure of the team. The Lakers' front office has been actively reshaping the roster around him, acquiring players like Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Kevon Looney, and Collin Sexton to enhance the team's defensive presence and offensive capabilities.
Dončić's previous season was marked by individual success, including earning first-team All-NBA honors for the sixth time, finishing fourth in MVP voting, and leading the league in scoring with 33.5 points per game. However, a hamstring injury sidelined him for the Lakers' postseason run. As the Lakers begin a new chapter, Dončić appears focused on his primary commitment: his daughters.