Lakers’ Rob Pelinka travels 6,000 miles to back Luka Doncic at EuroBasket
When Luka Doncic laced up for Slovenia ahead of EuroBasket 2025, he didn't just have his national teammates in the gym-he also had a surprise cheering section from Los Angeles. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and controlling owner Jeanie Buss flew to Poland this week, a gesture Doncic admitted "meant a lot" as he prepared for the tournament opener.Doncic, who is entering his first full season with the Lakers, has been under the spotlight since the blockbuster move that landed him in L.A. earlier this summer. And while his focus right now is on representing his country, Pelinka said the front office wanted to make sure he knew where he stood back home.Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic close interaction spark rumors about NBA future"We just wanted to make a statement to Luka that we support what he does for his country,"Pelinka […]