Luka Doncic has revealed who the Greatest of All Time player is for him. The Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings with a score of 128-104 in their recent NBA game of the regular season.
Doncic helped the side with a 28-point performance on an efficient 10-of-16 shooting performance, including four strikes from beyond the arc. After the game, the Slovenian went on to share his favourite tennis player, and it won't come as a surprise.
Luka Doncic reveals his Tennis GOAT; who is Lakers’ star’s favourite?
In a postgame press conference, Doncic revealed that Novak Djokovic is the GOAT for him. As he expressed his admiration for the 24-time Grand Slam champion, the Lakers point guard said:
“For me, he’s the GOAT.”
Doncic continued:
“So, for him being here, watching me, it’s just unbelievable. I talked to him. I’ll probably see him after. I’m just excited he’s here.”
The former Dallas Mavericks player added:
“I mean, definitely with Novak, for me, he’s the GOAT. Just for him being here watching me is just unbelievable. I talked to him and will probably see him after… I’m really excited he’s here.”
The Serbian was in attendance when the Lakers hosted the Kings at the Crypto.com Arena. The tennis legend was seated courtside watching Doncic steal the show and power JJ Redick’s side towards the victory.
The two also shared a postgame moment after the final buzzer. Novak was also seen having a moment with team superstar LeBron James. Meanwhile, the Lakers are now 6th in the Western Conference with a 36-24 record. They will next face teh New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
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