The Los Angeles Lakers are being treated like massive celebrities in Slovenia during their group trip together. Luka Doncic invited all his Lakers teammates on a vacation to Slovenia where they will mix business and pleasure. The business side sees them training together as an unofficial minicamp to build chemistry ahead of the next season. However, a lot of fun is planned to enjoy a new country to just about all Lakers except Doncic.
A wild video showed the Lakers players on a boat tour and fans jumping in the water after Jarred Vanderbilt threw a shirt that didn’t make it to land:
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Early photos and videos show the Lakers players having a great time together on the group vacation. Doncic is leading the tour to show his teammates things he loves about his home country from the recreation activities to the best local foods. The NBA season quickly approaching sees this as the start of the prep for a new season.
Lakers players are ready to follow the lead of Luka after LeBron James left the team in free agency. Doncic was already the best player on the team last season, but James was considered the leader to many fans due to his longevity. The first season with Luka having full control as “the guy” sees him planning these fun bonding activities.
Why Slovenia Fans Are Following LakersNBA players will likely be followed by fans in public, even in popular American cities like New York or Los Angeles. Slovenia takes it to another level since it is a smaller country. Following players like Austin Reaves gives them a chance to see a big celebrity in person.
Doncic naturally is the main reason that the team is being treated like a legendary rock band everywhere they go. Slovenia views Luka as their pride due to his presence as a major sports star thriving in the United States with the Dallas Mavericks and now the Lakers.
The rest of the Lakers’ trip will see Slovenian fans following them and trying to meet the superstars. Bronny James received a lot of cheers too from the local fans since being the son of LeBron is a big deal everywhere that follows basketball.
How This Trip Can Help Lakers WinA flawed team like the Lakers needs to win via chemistry and work ethic in the loaded Western Conference. While they do have some strong talent, teams like the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are considered significantly above them.
Even recent moves like the Denver Nuggets landing DeMar DeRozan make it harder for the Lakers to outdo these teams. Getting together earlier than any other team to build winning habits is a great way to prepare for a tough season.
Doncic could also get MVP consideration for being a great leader if this leads to a hot early start for the Lakers. Role players like Vanderbilt and Collin Sexton seem to be enjoying the trip most. The good vibes could inspire the Lakers to be ready for intense games and give them an early advantage.
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