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See inside Luka Doncic’s $18k per hour private jet for LA Lakers teammates

Luka Doncic is all set to spare no expense as he arranges a private jet for his Los Angeles Lakers teammates for their visit to Slovenia, reportedly spending around half a million dollars for the trip. Doncic, who was traded to the Lakers in 2025 season, has become one of the most influential and important parts of the team.

See inside Luka Doncic’s $18k per hour private jet for LA Lakers teammates

Luka Doncic is making significant financial investments to ensure a comfortable trip for his Los Angeles Lakers teammates to Slovenia. The 27-year-old, who was traded to the Lakers in the 2025 season, reportedly spent around $500,000 for the journey, according to a report circulating online. Doncic, known for his influential role in the team, has averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game in the 2025-26 season.

His bond with teammates like Austin Reaves has grown strong, prompting Doncic to host a minicamp in Slovenia, where Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Walker Kessler, and Collin Sexton are also attending. The report claims that Doncic may have to pay a charter rate of $18,000 per hour for a Bombardier Global 8000 jet, estimating the cost of each one-way flight to be around $250,000.

The four-day minicamp, scheduled from August 20 to 24, will involve basketball workouts, golf activities, sightseeing in Ljubljana, and other events.

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