Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić publicly criticized an unnamed NBA mentor on Saturday, stating the mentor "don't even call" him. The comments were reported on November 7, 2026.
Dončić, who joined the Lakers in a blockbuster trade earlier this year, did not identify the mentor by name. The report included images of Dončić during Lakers games and former Dallas Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki at an NBA event, though no direct link was established.
The 25-year-old Slovenian guard has often credited veteran players for his development. His remarks suggest a strained relationship with a former advisor. The Lakers have not commented on the matter.
