Luka Dončić tells Snoop Dogg: “Playing with LeBron James is not difficult at all — it’s super easy.”

Snoop Dogg opens the conversation by asking Luka how he feels about living in Los Angeles. Luka laughs and says he loves LA, especially the weather, the beaches, and the people, even though he doesn’t surf — he’s only been wakeboarding since he was a kid.

When Snoop mentions the shock of LA fans when they heard Luka was traded to the Lakers, Luka says he was completely surprised. The news came at night, and he thought it was a joke. The day he landed in LA and saw the history, the tradition, the championships, and the great names of the Lakers hanging above him, Luka said he felt “like it was huge to be a part of the Lakers.”

### **Basketball in Slovenia and Luka playing with seniors since childhood**

Luka said basketball in Slovenia is the second biggest sport after soccer. Because the country is small, everyone knows him. From a young age, he had to face seniors:

* Left home at 13.
* Played a few minutes in a friendly match against the Boston Celtics at 16.
* Fearless, unabashed — and that helped him mature early.

### **A “hardcore” gamer and a true soccer fan**

Snoop asked: “Do you still play games?”
Luka replied: “Yes — Overwatch.”
The two laughed when Snoop said he played FIFA and Madden. Luka bragged that he was really good at FIFA.

When talking about the World Cup, Luka said he would cheer for Slovenia if they make it to the finals. If not, he likes Brazil, Portugal and Argentina.

**“What’s the hardest thing about playing with LeBron?” — Luka answered very softly**

Snoop asked:
**“What’s the hardest thing about playing with LeBron?”**
Luka immediately replied:
**“I don’t see anything difficult.”**

Exactly the answer Snoop expected.

Luka said LeBron in his 23rd season and still in “top form” made him extremely respectful.

### **Kobe, LeBron and the pressure of Lakers jerseys**

Snoop asked if Luka thought about the fact that he was walking on the same stage that Kobe and LeBron created aura.

Luka said:
He met Kobe, now he’s playing with LeBron — something he never dared to dream of as a boy in Slovenia. And he wants to be the next one to bring a championship ring to the Lakers.

### **Minnesota Trash Talk**

Snoop recounts a memory: When Dallas played Minnesota in Game 5, someone sitting near Snoop kept talking nonsense. When the Mavericks regained the lead, Luka turned to say something that made everyone think he was criticizing Snoop. Luka laughed:
**“I didn’t tell you. I told the other person.”**

**Snoop’s All-Star Ring and “Message”**

Snoop showed off Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s All-Star ring and Jeanie Buss’ 2020 championship ring. He gave Luka symbolic energy, saying:

**“I shouldn’t have a championship ring — we should have one. Luka, take it home.”**

### **Luka Dončić — the young father**

When talking about fatherhood, Luka softened. He said having a child made him see things more clearly, live better. When Snoop finds out Luka has a daughter, he hilariously warns:

**“Girls will stab you in the heart — but they make men better.”**
Luka says he’ll be his own bodyguard.

Pre-Game Music**

Before he goes out on the field, Luka blasts music in the locker room — mostly from his native Slovenia — because it inspires him. Snoop loves it and asks Luka to make him a playlist.

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