Days after breakup with Anamaria Goltes, Lakers celebrate Luka Doncic’s pride as father of two daughters

Days after news surfaced about his separation from longtime partner Anamaria Goltes, the Los Angeles Lakers publicly celebrated Luka Doncic for his fatherhood. The moment came through a social media tribute that highlighted players across the organization who proudly embrace fatherhood.The message arrived during the team’s “Girl Dad Night,” a tribute honoring fathers raising daughters. The Lakers’ official account shared photos of Doncic with his two children, placing him alongside franchise icons like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The tribute came during a challenging period for the Slovenian guard, whose personal life has recently drawn attention following the end of his engagement.

Amid split from Anamaria Goltes, Lakers give Luka Doncic a heartfelt shoutout for fatherhood

Lakers praise Luka Doncic’s devotion to his daughters following Anamaria Goltes split.

The post read: “Shoutout to the Lakers family Girl Dads 💜 Happy Girl Dad Night ✨.”

Reports earlier this week confirmed that Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes ended their engagement more than two years after announcing their plans to marry. The pair had known each other since childhood, after meeting in Croatia, and began dating in 2016. Doncic proposed in July 2023 in Slovenia during a private moment that the couple later shared online.

Their relationship was kept largely private throughout the years. Goltes built her own career as a model and lifestyle influencer. Court records show that Goltes filed a legal petition in California requesting child support and attorney fees. Reports also indicate that she returned to Slovenia in May 2025, where their daughters currently live.Online speculation grew when Goltes removed photos featuring Doncic from her social media accounts.

Luka Doncic revealed that he loves his daughters

Doncic has spoken openly about his devotion to his children. The 27-year-old guard shares two daughters with Goltes. Their first child, Gabriela, was born in December 2023 in the United States while he played in Dallas. Their second daughter, Olivia, arrived in December in Slovenia after Doncic joined the Lakers.In a statement explaining the breakup, Doncic made clear that his focus remains on his family."I love my daughters more than anything and I've been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S.

during the season, but that hasn't been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement," Doncic said. "Everything I do is for my daughters' happiness and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can."The All-Star guard continues to balance the responsibilities of fatherhood with a demanding NBA schedule. In his first full season in Los Angeles, Doncic has delivered dominant numbers while the Lakers remain in the Western Conference playoff race.

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