Luka Dončić Hosts Lakers Minicamp in Slovenia Ahead of NBA Season

Luka Dončić welcomed his Los Angeles Lakers teammates to his homeland for a summer minicamp, sharing behind-the-scenes video from the workouts.

Luka Dončić hosted his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in his homeland for a summer minicamp, sharing a behind-the-scenes video showing details of the preparations and the group’s spirit during workouts.

As Bleacher Report reports, Dončić averaged 33.5 points per game in his first full season with the Lakers. After LeBron James’ departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, the team arrived with new expectations, with the return of Austin Reaves and the additions of Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili. First-round pick Cameron Carr also showed potential during the Summer League as a strong option off the bench.

Coach JJ Redick praised the roster, saying this group looks like a better fit on paper than before, and stressed the need for clear roles. He said that for some positions, especially on the wings, there will be straightforward demands for specific duties, and failing to meet them will affect playing time, creating healthy competition among the players.

The official season tips off on October 21 at home against the Golden State Warriors, and the Slovenia minicamp aims to strengthen team chemistry ahead of the opening games — an aspect that, according to Bleacher Report, could make the difference in the squad’s cohesion over the championship.