Lakers Superstar Luka Doncic Opens Up About Austin Reaves Friendship

Lakers Superstar Luka Doncic Opens Up About Austin Reaves Friendship

One of the best-scoring duos in the NBA is Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers. They have developed chemistry on and off the court, turning into one of the internet’s favorite bromances. Doncic and Reaves didn’t hit it off initially following the former’s arrival from the Dallas Mavericks in February 2025. […]

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Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves open up about how they became friends and the NBA's best offensive duo.

Austin Reaves Details Awkward Start to Friendship With Luka Doncic

Main Story Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic’s friendship began with awkward silence after Doncic joined the Lakers. Shared humor, common interests and time together—including training camp and a team trip to Slovenia—helped the two become close friends and comfortable teammates.

Austin Reaves reveals awkward start to friendship with Luka Doncic

Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic did not immediately become close when the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Doncic. In a newly published interview, both players described how their relationship developed after an uncertain beginning. Speaking with the California Post‘s Melissa Rohlin, Reaves recalled passing Doncic in the locker room without starting a conversation. “I wasn’t joking,” […]