The Theory
A swirl of speculation has emerged suggesting trouble in paradise between Dončić and his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. The evidence? A lack of social media interaction.
Neither Dončić nor Goltes posted anything together on Valentine’s Day. Goltes has continued sharing photos over the past month, but Dončić’s likes haven’t appeared on them.
The Reality
Here’s what the conspiracy theorists conveniently ignore: Dončić and Goltes recently announced the arrival of their second child, a daughter named Olivia.
The couple shared the news via Instagram with a heartwarming photo of their newborn, face covered by a heart emoji, dressed in a pink top and cream floral pants.
The Pattern
This isn’t the first time Dončić has faced breakup rumors based on social media patterns. Critics have previously linked his online activity to relationship speculation, always without evidence.
The reality is simpler: Dončić is a 26-year-old father of two, navigating a massive midseason trade, dealing with injuries, and adjusting to a new city and franchise. Posting on Instagram isn’t his priority.
The Bottom Line
Social media is not real life. Likes are not love. And the absence of a Valentine’s Day post proves absolutely nothing about the state of a relationship that just produced a second child.
Dončić and Goltes have been together for over a decade. They’ve built a family. They’ve weathered far more than a missed Instagram like.
The conspiracy theorists can keep scrolling. The rest of us will let Luka focus on basketball and fatherhood in that order.