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[Saba Sports News] Fans had a good laugh Thursday after Luka Doncic’s girlfriend, Ana Maria Goltes, shared a photo that sparked some playful online speculation.
Goltes, who got engaged to Doncic in 2023, posted an Instagram Story showing a pan of what appeared to be a healthy rice dish, filled with vegetables like peas, zucchini, carrots, and corn. It didn’t take long for NBA fans to run with the post.
A popular Lakers fan account reposted the photo on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it with a bit of tongue-in-cheek hype: “Luka Doncic’s wife cooking healthy food. League is in trouble next season.”
The jokes didn’t stop there. Fans began recirculating an old photo of Doncic lifting weights, fueling the narrative that the star guard might be focusing on a fitness transformation this offseason.
Of course, there’s a humorous backstory here. Doncic has often faced criticism over his conditioning and has been known to show up to training camp out of shape. In fact, concerns about his fitness reportedly played a role in the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade him to the Lakers.
So while the photo sparked excitement that Doncic could be turning a corner with his health and conditioning, there’s still little concrete evidence to back that up.
Even new Lakers coach JJ Redick is said to share some of the same concerns about Doncic’s shape — meaning fans might want to keep the “league is in trouble” takes on hold for now.