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Luka Doncic visits Slovenian hospital for Kobe Day celebration

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:16 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Luka Doncic visits Slovenian hospital for Kobe Day celebration

Summary

Luka Doncic made a surprise visit to a hospital in Slovenia on August 24, 2026, to commemorate Kobe Bryant Day. He presented gifts to a mother who named her newborn son after him. As he carries the legacy of Kobe Bryant, Doncic organized a team trip to Slovenia that included practices at Stožice Arena and a visit to a childhood basketball court. This trip involved 16 of 17 Lakers players, with rookie Cam Carr absent due to orientation. Doncic’s status as an ambassador for the Slovenian Tourist Board reinforces his local significance.

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Key Details

•Doncic surprised a mother in Slovenia on Kobe Day
•He gifted presents to a newborn named Luka
•The Lakers practiced in Slovenia during the trip
•Doncic's visit included his childhood basketball court
•16 of 17 Lakers players participated in the Slovenia trip

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2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers news: Luka Doncic makes Kobe Day surprise in heartwarming hospital visit

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Every Aug. 24 holds special meaning for the Los Angeles Lakers. It is recognized as Kobe Bryant Day , honoring his numbers 8 and 24. It also falls on the day after Kobe’s official birthday of Aug. 23. Players, family, friends, and fans worldwide commemorate the occasion however they see fit, in keeping with Kobe’s legacy. The new face of the […] The post Lakers news: Luka Doncic makes Kobe Day surprise in heartwarming hospital visit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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