Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers' star player, has dominated headlines as his messy custody battle with ex-fiancee Anamaria Goltes intensifies. Recently, Doncic announced he would skip the Slovenia national team's summer qualifiers for next year's FIBA World Cup in Qatar to spend more time with his two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia. However, it appears the decision may also have strong legal implications.
Legal Reasons Behind the Decision
According to Slovenian media outlet Ekipa, sources revealed that Doncic must attend every meeting as he seeks joint custody of his daughters. The report states: "But as our sources correctly revealed to Blic, the issue is that there will be specific dates for both meetings and treatments throughout the entire summer, and Luka simply cannot afford to miss a single one..."
The report added: "The matter is simple. In any other normal circumstances, Doncic would have enough time for his children and the national team — but physically, he cannot. Unbelievable, but damn true."
Ekipa further noted: "Furthermore, according to our information, his ex-fiancée could use any absence against him. That she would actually do so is clear from the fact that — according to our confidential but reliable source — she already did it last summer..."
No Official Reactions Yet
Neither Doncic nor Goltes has reacted to the claims. Doncic and Goltes were together for a long time, with fans hoping they would marry. However, they ended their relationship, and Goltes sought child support under California law even while in Slovenia, sparking shockwaves across the league. Doncic's legal team accused Goltes of trying to seek more money from the star player.
The last few months have been challenging for Doncic, who has spoken about not seeing his daughters since their birth. Stay updated with the latest sports news on Times of India.
