Luka Doncic has best coping mechanism at his disposal as Lakers star explains how he handles split with fiancée

A highly anticipated celebrity wedding was called off, teenage romance ended after giving birth to two daughters. Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes’ relationship was celebrated across the league and beyond as they were considered one of the NBA’s power couples. All good things do not last long, and Doncic and Goltes had to face the worst.

The duo ended the relationship, and on top of that, they are now entering court for a legal battle over custody of their daughter.Of course, it has been frustrating for Doncic. But did he let his split drama have an impact on the court, especially with his performance? Not quite. The Lakers star is still producing stunning numbers following the news of his breakup. How does he do that? Is he unfazed by the split? Well, the answer is pretty simple, despite the messy situation at hand, Doncic knows how to overcome the issue, as he has basketball at his disposal as the best coping mechanism.

Luka Doncic explains how he is handling his messy breakup drama with Anamaria Goltes

Luka Doncic has recently confirmed the end of his engagement with longtime partner Anamaria Goltes. The separation has drawn widespread attention, especially with reports of legal proceedings connected to child support and custody discussions involving their two daughters.Even with the off-court turmoil, Doncic continues to deliver elite performances on the floor. The Slovenian guard erupted for 51 points in a 142–130 victory against the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena.

Following the dominant performance, Doncic spoke with reporters about how he manages life. “That's life, I don't know what to say,” he said in Slovenian when asked about the situation.

The Lakers guard explained that stepping onto the court helps him find clarity during difficult moments. “But that's my job so I have to be here. They pay me a lot to play for them so... and also basketball is giving me some kind of peace when I play a game.”Along with the 51-point explosion against Chicago, Doncic recorded 10 rebounds, nine assists, and three steals. The performance followed another strong outing earlier in the week when he scored 31 points during a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.Doncic also shared how a recent visit to UCLA Health helped him gain perspective. Spending time with young patients there reminded him that life extends beyond basketball and personal disputes.“You go there and then you realize you don’t have any problems in your life at all,” Doncic said. “Health is the most important thing in life, so you realize, you don’t have problems at all.”

What's the reason behind Luka Doncic's breakup with Anamaria Goltes?

Doncic and Goltes share a long history that began years before his rise to NBA superstardom. The couple started dating in 2016 and later became engaged after several years together. The former couple shares two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia.The breakup recently became public after Goltes filed legal documents in California seeking child support and coverage for legal fees. Reports also indicate that Goltes returned to Slovenia with their older daughter in 2025, adding another layer to the custody discussions.According to accounts from that period, a disagreement between the two occurred at a maternity hospital in Slovenia after the birth of their second child. Police were called following the dispute. Authorities later confirmed that they found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.