However, amid the team’s surge, Doncic has been dealing with personal challenges following his recent breakup with his long-time girlfriend. Despite that, whenever he steps on the court.
That tension was evident on Saturday during the Lakers’ matchup against the Orlando Magic, when Doncic got into a verbal exchange with Magic center Goga Bitadze.
“He (Goga) said at free throw he will fu my whole family. And at some point, I just can’t stand it. I gotta stand up for myself,”** Doncic said.
As a result of the altercation, Doncic was assessed a technical foul. Despite the heated moment, the Lakers still managed to pull off a dramatic 105–104 victory over the Magic.
Doncic was already frustrated after picking up his 15th technical foul earlier in the season. With this latest one pushing him to the 16-foul threshold, he now faces a suspension, unless the league decides to rescind it.
After the game, outspoken analyst Skip Bayless had a harsh take on Luka Doncic. In an X post, Bayless slammed Luka for continuously complaining to the refs.
Goga Bitadze reportedly brought up Luka Doncic’s family. Doncic lost his cool, got a technical, and now faces a suspension. But he also dropped 33 points and helped the Lakers win their ninth straight.
Some lines you don’t cross. Bitadze found out the hard way. And the Lakers are still rolling.