Luka Doncic Faces Custody Battle Amid Engagement Split

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has announced his separation from fiancée Anamaria Goltes, coinciding with a custody battle over their two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia. In a statement to ESPN, Doncic emphasized his commitment to his daughters, stating, "I love my daughters more than anything and I've been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season." He indicated that the decision to end his engagement was difficult but necessary for their well-being.

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Doncic and Goltes, who have known each other since childhood, began dating in 2016 and became engaged in July 2023. They welcomed their first daughter, Gabriela, in November 2023 in the United States, while their second daughter, Olivia, was born in December 2023 in Slovenia. Following Doncic's trade to the Lakers, he faced challenges in maintaining family connections, particularly during the birth of Olivia, which required him to miss games.

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Luka Doncic, 27, is a prominent NBA player who recently signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Lakers. Anamaria Goltes, 27, is a fashion and fitness model. Their relationship has come under scrutiny following the recent developments regarding their engagement and custody arrangements.

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Sources close to Doncic reported that Goltes filed a petition for child support and attorney fees in California, which took him by surprise. Doncic has consistently provided for his family, covering all expenses related to his daughters. He expressed a desire to have Gabriela with him in the U.S. but faced disagreements with Goltes regarding custody arrangements.

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The public's interest in the couple's relationship intensified when Goltes deleted all photos of them together from her Instagram account. This action fueled speculation about the status of their engagement and the custody battle. Critics have pointed out the potential impact of such public disputes on the well-being of their children.

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There are discrepancies regarding the custody arrangements and the extent of Doncic's access to his daughters. While Doncic has sought an interim injunction in Slovenian courts for immediate contact, sources indicate he has only seen his daughters for two days since arriving in Los Angeles for Lakers training camp.

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• "I love my daughters more than anything and I've been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season." — Luka Doncic

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• "I don't even know how to describe it. It was a lot. I was there for the birth of my daughter, so that means everything to me. But it was definitely a roller coaster." — Luka Doncic

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As Doncic navigates this personal turmoil, he continues to perform at a high level on the court, averaging 32.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 7.8 rebounds in his first full season with the Lakers.

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