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Vanderbilt Eyes Slovenian Passport After Doncic’s Lakers Camp

8/25/2026

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Summary

Doncic Hosts Camp

Luka Doncic hosted a five-day Lakers training camp in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jarred Vanderbilt is considering obtaining a Slovenian passport after the camp.
Nine new players attended the camp while rookie Cameron Carr missed it for a mandatory NBA initiation.
German coach Holger Geschwindner observed the workouts as part of Doncic’s Total Hoops Initiative.

Summary

Lakers Ownership Change

Kushner and Iger purchased the Lakers for $12.5 billion.
Vanderbilt signed a $12.4 million 2026-27 contract with a $13.2 million player option.
Vanderbilt and coach JJ Redick had a heated altercation that ended his 2025-26 season.
The Lakers traded LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes.
Walker Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract after the Lakers gave up two unprotected first-round picks.

History

Historical Context

After FIBA allowed NBA athletes in April 1989, the United States fielded a 12-man roster—led by Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird—that dominated the Barcelona Games from July 26 to August 8 1992, winning gold by an average 44-point margin. Their global exposure launched European pipelines and set the commercial model that today underpins multi-billion-dollar NBA franchises and overseas training camps.

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Doncic Hosts Camp

Luka Doncic hosted a five-day Lakers training camp in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jarred Vanderbilt is considering obtaining a Slovenian passport after the camp.
Nine new players attended the camp while rookie Cameron Carr missed it for a mandatory NBA initiation.
German coach Holger Geschwindner observed the workouts as part of Doncic’s Total Hoops Initiative.

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