luka doncic announced his departure.
*Luka Dončić* — “Luka Magic” 🔥
*Quick bio*
– *Full name*: Luka Dončić
– *Born*: Feb 28, 1999 — 27 years old
– *Nationality*: Slovenia
– *Height/Weight*: 6’7″ / 201cm, 230 lbs / 104kg
– *Position*: Guard-Forward
– *Current team*: Los Angeles Lakers, #77 ad01
*2025-26 Season — Lakers*
Dončić was traded from Dallas to LA in early 2025 in a blockbuster for Anthony Davis. bfb3
*2025-26 stats with Lakers*:
– *Games*: 61
– *Averages*: 33.1 pts, 7.7 reb, 8.1 ast, 1.6 stl
– *Shooting*: 47.5% FG, 36.0% 3PT, 77.6% FT
– *Won NBA scoring title*: 33.5 PPG
– *Historic March*: Dropped 600 pts in March 2026, passing Kobe’s Lakers record of 578. Joined Michael Jordan as only players with 600+ in March 54c7d8620e71
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*Career averages*: 29.2 pts, 8.5 reb, 8.2 ast in 514 games before Apr 21, 2026 ac13
*Playoff situation right now – April 2026*
– *Injury*: Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered Apr 2 vs OKC Thunder
– *Status*: Out indefinitely. Ruled out for Game 4 vs Rockets on Apr 26
– *Return timeline*: Coach JJ Redick said he’s started movement on court. Injury experts put him ∼10-14 days away as of Apr 27
– *Lakers without him*: Up 3-1 vs Houston Rockets in Round 1. Won first 3 games without Luka + Austin Reaves 1cab54c7d862ad01
*Fun facts*
1. *Defense improved*: Posted 0.84 PPP allowed in isolation — top guard defender. Top 15 in steals, top 7 in charges drawn
2. *All-NBA*: Picked for 2026 All-NBA First Team alongside SGA, Wemby, Jokić, Cade
3. *EuroBasket*: Became Slovenia’s all-time leading scorer Sep 2025 3cb28847e159
*Contract*
– *2024-25*: $46.2M
– *2025-26*: ∼$49.0M guaranteed
– *2026-27*: ∼$52.0M player option bfb3
Want his highlights from the 42-pt game vs Cavs in March, or updates on when he’ll be back for Lakers-Rockets?
