Anamaria Goltes’ Two-Word Goodbye to Dallas
Shortly after news broke that Doncic was headed to Los Angeles, Goltes took to Instagram to say her final farewell.
“Thank you 💙,” the Slovenian model and influencer wrote in an Instagram Story—a simple yet powerful message to a city that had embraced her and Doncic as their own.
Anamaria Goltes’s message to Mavericks fans.
Goltes, who has been with Doncic since they were 12 years old, also re-shared his emotional farewell letter titled “Dear Dallas”acknowledging the deep connection the couple had with the city and its fans. But her next post was just as telling—she reposted the Lakers’ official welcome bannerfeaturing Doncic in the iconic purple and gold jersey with his signature No. 77. It was clear: a new chapter had begun.
The Trade That Changed Everything
Doncic’s departure from Dallas wasn’t just any trade—it was a league-altering deal that saw the Mavericks send Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick.
In a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz, the Jazz acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2025 second-round pick from the Clippers, and another second-round pick from Dallas.
While Doncic’s arrival in Los Angeles instantly makes the Lakers a title contenderthe move comes with high stakes. The 25-year-old superstar was eligible for a five-year, $345 million super-max extension with Dallas this summer. Now, he’ll head to free agency in 2026leaving Lakers fans eager to see if he’ll commit long-term to LA.
From Childhood Sweethearts to NBA’s Power Couple
Goltes and Doncic’s love story goes far beyond basketball. The couple met as 12-year-olds vacationing in Croatia and have been inseparable ever since.
Last year, Doncic proposed to Goltes in a fairy-tale setting near Bled Castle in Sloveniasealing the moment with the date 7.7.a number symbolic of Doncic’s jersey. Just months earlier, in December 2022, the couple had welcomed their daughter, Gabriela.
Now, as Doncic and Goltes prepare for their next chapter in Los Angelesone thing is certain—Dallas will always be a special part of their journey.
What’s Next for Luka and the Lakers?
The NBA world is still reeling from the biggest trade of the seasonbut one question lingers: Will Doncic be the Lakers’ new face of the franchise after LeBron?
With LeBron James nearing retirement and Anthony Davis now in Dallasthe Lakers have clearly positioned Doncic as the future of their team. But whether he sees Los Angeles as his long-term home remains to be seen.
For now, though, Anamaria Goltes has said her goodbyes, Luka Doncic has put on the purple and gold, and the Lakers just became must-watch TV.
