Luka Doncic was captured confronting a fan in the middle of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The former Dallas Mavericks player gave a belt treatment and fired back at a Pelicans fan.
Watch: Luka Doncic’s heated exchange to Pelicans fan amid Lakers game
According to a report by MARCA, a fan called Doncic “trash” before he received the player’s furious reply. A courtside fan from the opponent’s team shouted:
Doncic stopped and turned back to the heckler and fired back. The former Real Madrid Basket star said:
"What'd you say, mother*****?"
Doncic continued:
"What the f** did you say?"
"What did you say motherf**ker?" 🤣
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This heated exchange was not broadcast with audio; however, several fan-made shots captured the moment, which has been making the rounds on the internet. Meanwhile, the 17-time NBA champions replied in style as thry finished the job following the victory.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are 4th in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. They won 111-103 against the Pelicans but lost their most recent fixture against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 91-107. JJ Redick's side will next face the Milwaukee Bucks in their upcoming fixture.
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