The Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in a celebratory mood after their thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. But it wasn’t just the win that had the team excited—it was also a special occasion for Luka Dončić. The Lakers surprised the Dallas Mavericks star with a locker room celebration for his birthday, showing their respect and admiration for one of the league’s brightest talents.
After the game, which saw the Lakers put together a strong performance against their in-town rivals, the team gathered in the locker room, where they had prepared a small birthday surprise for Dončić. While it’s unusual for a team to celebrate an opposing player’s birthday, Luka’s popularity across the league made it a unique moment. LeBron James, who has often spoken highly of Dončić’s skills and basketball IQ, was one of the first to lead the celebration, jokingly handing Luka a cupcake with a candle on top.
Anthony Davis also joined in, playfully reminding Dončić that despite turning 25, he still had a long way to go before reaching the level of NBA veterans like himself and LeBron. The rest of
