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Luka Doncic makes cryptic admission on family drama that put last season on ‘hard’ mode

Despite stellar play on the court last season, Luka Doncic’s family situation certainly took the spotlight in a huge way. In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, he spoke about the issues in his personal life. In the article…

By Randall Barnes · Clutch Points

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:48 PM

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Luka Doncic revealed off-court family challenges significantly complicated his previous NBA season.
Doncic and fiancée Anamaria Goltes had disagreements regarding bringing their eldest daughter Gabriella to the United States.
He stated he only saw his children for four or five days during that period.

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In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Luka Doncic opened up about off-court personal challenges that impacted his previous season. Doncic addressed disputes regarding bringing his eldest daughter Gabriella to the United States alongside his fiancée Anamaria Goltes following the birth of their daughter Olivia, stating the separation made the season extremely difficult.

Doncic also reflected on the hamstring injury sustained against the Oklahoma City Thunder in early April that sidelined him for the postseason. Expressing regret over playing through the ailment, Doncic noted that injuries disrupted their potential playoff run.

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Luka Doncic makes cryptic admission on family drama that put last season on ‘hard’ mode

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