Luka Doncic Spent Nearly $500K to Fly Lakers Teammates on Private Jet to Slovenia: Report
Luka Doncic Spent Nearly $500K to Fly Lakers Teammates on Private Jet to Slovenia: Report
OK! Staff Fri, August 21, 2026 at 7:09 PM UTC
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Luka Doncic reportedly spent nearly $500,000 to fly his Lakers teammates to Slovenia on a private jet.MEGA
Luka Doncic reportedly spent nearly $500,000 to fly his Los Angeles Lakers teammates to Slovenia on a private jet this summer.
Doncic invited the entire roster to his home country as the team prepared to spend several days together away from the basketball court, per Slovenian outlet Zurnal24.si.
Luka Doncic covered the cost of a luxurious private jet that flew his Lakers teammates from Los Angeles to Slovenia.MEGA
"Doncic covered all the costs of a several-day trip, during which basketball players from the most famous NBA franchise will get to know some of the beauties of Slovenia," the statement said.
"For transportation from the United States, Doncic rented a private jet of a prestigious brand. The aircraft is a Global 8000 from the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier… The Bombardier Global 8000 accommodates 20 passengers in its luxurious interior," it continued.
The report also provided an estimate of what the charter could have cost for the trip.
"The plane costs around $75 million, and renting it isn't cheap either. The cheapest rental rate is $18,000 per hour, but that's only for those who book at least 25 hours of flight time per year," the statement added.
"If we take into account the length of the flight from Los Angeles to Slovenia, we can conclude that Doncic paid around a quarter of a million dollars for the one-way air transportation of his teammates," it concluded.
Lakers Players Arrived in Slovenia for Team Bonding
Luka Doncic's Slovenia trip brought much of the Lakers roster together for several days of team activities.MEGA
The Lakers' Slovenia trip brought much of the roster together ahead of the upcoming season, with the team scheduled to remain there from August 20 through August 24.
Based on videos circulating via X, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, and Bronny Jameswere among the Lakers players seen arriving at Ljubljana airport, where fans gathered to welcome the team.
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The trip was expected to center largely on activities designed to help the players get to know one another away from the court. Golfing, touring, and a visit to Lake Bled were among the activities reportedly planned during the stay.
Luka Doncic Prioritized Lakers Chemistry
Luka Doncic hosted his Lakers teammates in Slovenia, giving the revamped roster a chance to bond away from the basketball court.MEGA
Doncic's decision to host his teammates came as the Lakers continued shaping a revamped roster around their superstar.
Cameron Carr was the only Lakers player expected to miss the trip because of rookie orientation commitments.
Luka Doncic's Lakers teammates took part in their first practice in Slovenia on August 21, completing a two-hour workout at Stozice Arena led by assistant coach Greg St. Jean.MEGA
Doncic's offseason minicamp with the Los Angeles Lakers shifted from team bonding to basketball on Friday, August 21.
According to BasketNews, after spending their first day in Ljubljana settling into their hotel, getting acquainted with new teammates, and attending a team dinner, the players took the court for a two-hour workout at Stozice Arena.
Per Ekipa, Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean led the session.
St. Jean, one of head coach JJ Redick's assistants, also had ties to Slovenian basketball after working with the country's national team at FIBA EuroBasket 2025.
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