The NBA midseason trade of Luka Doncic , from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers , was a blockbuster deadline deal that saw Anthony Davis head to Dallas. While the trade surprised many, the Slovenian star quickly settled into his new home. Doncic’s stellar on-court performance was unchanged, but his off-court reflections revealed something quite specific he dislikes about L.A., and even LeBron James couldn’t argue with him.
Luka Doncic revealed what he hates most about Los Angeles
Ocean views and star-studded crowds can't mask this one L.A. flaw for Luka Doncic.
Since landing in Los Angeles, Doncic has become more than just the Lakers’ newest face, he’s already left a mark. Over 28 regular-season games in purple and gold, he averaged an impressive 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game, with sharp shooting splits across the board. In the postseason, he elevated his play even more, putting up 30.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists over five playoff games before the Lakers fell to the Timberwolves in the opening round.
Despite that strong showing, it’s life off the court that gives Doncic mixed feelings about his new city. During a recent appearance on the Mind the Game podcast, hosted by none other than his Lakers teammate LeBron James and NBA legend Steve Nash , Doncic opened up about the highs and lows of L.A. life.
"This is the first city I play in that has an ocean, and I really like the ocean,” Doncic shared, clearly enjoying his proximity to the coast. “First thing, I mean, after a couple days, that was the first thing on my mind, you know. It's a lot. I like it, I like it very much."
But he didn’t hold back from highlighting the one thing he absolutely can’t stand, of course, it’s the nightmare of most people— traffic.
“The only, the only thing is, is the traffic,” he added with a sigh. It’s a sentiment many Angelenos share and one LeBron James quickly nodded along to.
Even amid the headaches of bumper-to-bumper gridlock, with Los Angeles ranked third in the U.S. for hours lost in traffic in 2024, per the Global Traffic Scorecard, Doncic has found silver linings. He added that Lakers games always host famous people in the crowd. That energy, along with the warm beaches, helps balance the frustration.
Also Read: Luka Doncic was shocked to see LeBron James arrive 10 hours before a game: "I have never played with a guy like this"
Doncic’s new NBA journey with the Lakers has just started, and the 26-year-old is looking to come back strong, as he was already seen in the best shape.
Luka Doncic revealed what he hates most about Los Angeles
Ocean views and star-studded crowds can't mask this one L.A. flaw for Luka Doncic.
Since landing in Los Angeles, Doncic has become more than just the Lakers’ newest face, he’s already left a mark. Over 28 regular-season games in purple and gold, he averaged an impressive 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game, with sharp shooting splits across the board. In the postseason, he elevated his play even more, putting up 30.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists over five playoff games before the Lakers fell to the Timberwolves in the opening round.
Despite that strong showing, it’s life off the court that gives Doncic mixed feelings about his new city. During a recent appearance on the Mind the Game podcast, hosted by none other than his Lakers teammate LeBron James and NBA legend Steve Nash , Doncic opened up about the highs and lows of L.A. life.
"This is the first city I play in that has an ocean, and I really like the ocean,” Doncic shared, clearly enjoying his proximity to the coast. “First thing, I mean, after a couple days, that was the first thing on my mind, you know. It's a lot. I like it, I like it very much."
But he didn’t hold back from highlighting the one thing he absolutely can’t stand, of course, it’s the nightmare of most people— traffic.
“The only, the only thing is, is the traffic,” he added with a sigh. It’s a sentiment many Angelenos share and one LeBron James quickly nodded along to.
Even amid the headaches of bumper-to-bumper gridlock, with Los Angeles ranked third in the U.S. for hours lost in traffic in 2024, per the Global Traffic Scorecard, Doncic has found silver linings. He added that Lakers games always host famous people in the crowd. That energy, along with the warm beaches, helps balance the frustration.
Also Read: Luka Doncic was shocked to see LeBron James arrive 10 hours before a game: "I have never played with a guy like this"
Doncic’s new NBA journey with the Lakers has just started, and the 26-year-old is looking to come back strong, as he was already seen in the best shape.
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