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Luka Doncic Will Reportedly Pay Around $500K To Fly Lakers Teammates To And From Slovenia

Luka Doncic has spared no expense in bringing his teammates over to Slovenia this summer.

Luka Doncic Will Reportedly Pay Around $500K To Fly Lakers Teammates To And From Slovenia

In a bold move, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has reportedly committed to paying around $500,000 to charter a private jet for his teammates to fly to and from Slovenia. This generous gesture aims to help his newfound Lakers teammates acclimate to the team and get to know each other better through team-building activities focused on bonding.

According to reports from Zurnal24.si, Doncic chartered a Bombardier Global 8000, an aircraft capable of accommodating 20 passengers, to transport his team from Los Angeles to Ljubljana. Despite the enormous expense, the move is expected to strengthen the team's chemistry and create a more stable environment, especially considering the recent drama surrounding the team.

The Lakers' trip will last from August 20 to August 24, with Cameron Carr being the only player not joining due to a rookie orientation.

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