Mike Trudell: Luka Doncic recalled the moment in 2019 when Kobe Bryant was heckling him in Slovenian during a Lakers - Mavs game, and then the hug they shared after. He was amazed that Kobe even ...

Luka Doncic recently discussed a plethora of topics with JJ Redick on The Old Man and the Three podcast. And he recalled one of his first interactions with Kobe Bryant. “I met him before; it was ...

Luka Doncic never had the chance to share the court with the late NBA icon Kobe Bryant. The Dallas Mavericks star joined the league in 2018, two years after Bryant’s retirement in 2016.

Kobe's advice. Bryant passed away at a time when Doncic was just making his mark in the Association. However, the Slovenian remembered a Philly native giving him some advice when they met after ...

Luka Doncic wishes Kobe and Gigi Bryant could have seen him with the Lakers. Story by Tyler Reed • 1w. T he Los Angeles Lakers shook up the foundation of the NBA as the team made a trade with ...

And now, Doncic gets to don the same jersey that Bryant wore for 20 years and hangs in the rafters in downtown Los Angeles. And as Luka says, it’s sad that Kobe and Gigi aren’t here to see him ...

During Doncic's introductory press conference, a reporter reminded him of the time in 2019 when Kobe Bryant was heckling him from the crowd during a Lakers-Dallas Mavericks game.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown regrets never meeting Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant before his passing.

Luka Doncic got off to a sluggish start to his Lakers career, shooting a paltry 24 percent from three through his first seven games. ... the most by a Lakers guard since Kobe Bryant in 2013. ...

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was one of Doncic's favorite players. During a Lakers-Mavericks game in Los Angeles back in the day, Bryant talked to Doncic in Slovenian while sitting on the bench.

Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) runs off the court after his team beat the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center.

The Los Angeles Lakers officially welcomed Luka Doncic to the franchise. During his opening press conference, Doncic talked about Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi Bryant.