Luka Dončić reveals Brianta’s Warning while entering the NBA

As Luke Doncic is preparing for his first full season with Los Angeles Lakers26-year-old reflected in an unforgettable advice of Kobe Briant. In a recent interview with Wall Street Journal, Doncic once discovered the legend of the late Lakers warned him of the challenges He would face the NBA entry as a European player.

Doncic recalled their initial meeting before the start of his Rookie campaign.

“I remember the first time I met him before I started my NBA season, there was one thing he said,” Watch out, you are European. Will be for you. “And he was right.”

The message said Doncic, stuck with him during his career as he developed into one of the brightest league stars. Briant, who accepted the international range of the game, was known for its sharp competitive edge and his mentoring of younger players.

“Before I started my NBA season, there was one thing he said,” Watch out, you are European. It will start you for you. “And he was right.”

Luka Dončić at his first meeting with Koba Briant and what he told him before his Rookie Season 👀

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Luke Doncic reminds of the moment of surreal Koba

Doncic also shared another interaction with Briant who left a lasting impression.

“First of all, he was rubbish to tell me in my language, so I was somehow surprised,” Doncic said. “I just looked and it was a kobe – a surreal moment I would never forget.”

Comments come until Doncic enters a new chapter in Los Angeles. After it is acquired from Dallas Mavericks in February in exchange for Anthony DavisHe is now anccepting the birth of Roster Lakers, along Lebron James. The organization added Deandra Aiton, Marcus Smart and Jake Laravia this Offseason, around Dončić and James with additional depth and versatility.

Doncic signed a three-year, 165 million dollar extension of $ 165 million contract With Los Angeles in August, the contract involving the option of the player 2028. Years. The agreement confirmed the commitment of Lakers to build around him for the future. Yet his outside Susazon included international competition Slovenia’s Eurobasket ended earlier than expected with a quarterfinal loss in Germany.

The title for the eyes hopes that Doncycic and LeBron will start in the 2025-26 season

For Lakers, Doncycy’s transition to a franchise center comes with the pursuit of the championship. Last season, Los Angeles went out in the first round of the playoffsIt removed significant list changes. The front office believes that the pairing of Dončić with James, entry into its 23. Season, positions the team that in the Western Conference is made with challengers such as Oklahoma City Groma, Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets.

The name Briant is still synonymous with Lakers culture, and Dončić’s memory serves as a reminder of the submission of a franchise in its past. Briant’s influence continues to resonate throughout League, especially in Los Angeles, where his competitive fire and leadership remained for current players.

Lakers will open their campaign 2025-26 21. October when Hosting Golden State Warriors on Cripto.com Arena. National television Matchup will present Stephen Curri, Jimmy Butler III, James and Dončić, highlighted the renewed rivalry between the two most prominent league franchises.

For Dončić, Briant’s early warning stands as personal memory and the challenge has met. While starting his first full season in purple and gold, a message from one of the world’s great shines still resonate in his way.