Walker Kessler plans fishing contest with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Walker Kessler has expressed a desire to settle a friendly debate with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves over who is the better fisherman. The Los Angeles Lakers will visit Slovenia for a four-day minicamp, during which team bonding activities will take place, including possible fishing excursions. Kessler mentioned his recent fly fishing experience in Utah and suggested averaging the weights of fish caught to determine the winner. Austin Reaves has also shown confidence in competing, saying he plans to outperform Kessler in golf during the trip. The Lakers aim to strengthen team chemistry ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
- •Kessler hints at a fishing competition during Slovenia minicamp
- •Lakers' trip focuses on team bonding activities
- •Reaves aims to win in golf against Kessler
- •Kessler recently fly fished for three hours in Utah
- •Lakers expect to build chemistry before the new season
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Walker Kessler hints at a unique off-court battle with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
"Walker Kessler has revealed he wants to settle an unusual debate with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Slovenia for a four-day minicamp, with Doncic inviting teammates over as part of a wider team bonding trip.
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