Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic shared some wonderful news on Saturday, announcing the birth of Olivia, his second daughter, on Instagram. Congratulatory messages subsequently poured in for Doncic, and his Lakers teammate, LeBron James, was among those who reacted to the big news.
“Congrats Brate!”
LeBron James comment on Luka Olivia post on IG: “Congrats Brother!” pic.twitter.com/60l3720IHt
— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) December 7, 2025
In case you’re unaware, brate means brother. There has been some talk that James isn’t too happy about being teammates with Doncic, but it seemed a bit of a stretch. These two might not be the best of friends just yet, but that doesn’t mean there are any big issues between them.
Doncic and his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, reportedly welcomed Olivia on Thursday. The couple’s first daughter, Gabriela, was born on Dec. 1, 2023.
Raising multiple children can be a little bit challenging, but Doncic could, of course, turn to James for advice if he ever feels the need. The 40-year-old has three children with his wife, Savannah: Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri. All three appear to be good eggs as well.
Doncic had flown to his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia, to be with Goltes during the delivery and had missed the Lakers’ games against the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics as a result. The five-time All-Star has now returned to the U.S. and will be suiting up for Sunday’s clash with the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.
It’s unclear whether James will be playing against the 76ers, though, as he is listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report due to right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis. The 21-time All-Star missed the game against the Celtics, and with both the superstars out, the team unsurprisingly got blown out 126-105.
The 16-6 Lakers are now looking to return to winning ways and certainly could do with having James against the 76ers. He hasn’t been quite at his best this season, averaging 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game, but remains an impactful presence on the court.
Doncic, meanwhile, has excelled for the Lakers. The Slovenian is averaging 35.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game in 2025-26. His return against the 76ers is a massive boost for the Lakers, and you’d expect him to put on a show in Philadelphia.
