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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has arranged an exclusive team-building excursion in his home country of Slovenia, slated for August. The four-day minicamp is designed to foster stronger bonds among teammates through a mix of training sessions, casual basketball games, golf outings, and tours of Ljubljana, the nation's capital.
According to reports, Doncic is not only hosting the event but also footing the bill for every Lakers player who can attend, covering travel and accommodations for 16 of the 17 players currently on the roster. The initiative aims to enhance chemistry for a squad that has undergone significant changes since last season.
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The lone exception to the trip is rookie Cameron Carr, the team's first-round pick (24th overall) in the 2026 NBA Draft. Carr's absence stems from a scheduling conflict with the NBA's mandatory rookie orientation, as reported by Marc Stein in his Substack newsletter, The Stein Line, on Tuesday. While Carr impressed during Summer League and is poised to contribute in the upcoming season, missing this bonding opportunity is a setback. Nevertheless, he will have ample time to integrate with his new teammates once the squad returns to Los Angeles, and fans can anticipate memorable moments from the Slovenia excursion.
Originally reported by nypost.