Shortly after Luka Donci finished with his first media session At Lakers“ Training, Tuesday, the captain of the kois Anze Kopitar was surrounded by journalists in the training center of his team at about half a mile.
Kopitar, the only Slovenian to win the Stanley Hockey Cup, and Doncouic, the only Slovenian named recruit of the year of the NBA, were born at only 38 miles from the other and remain the most popular and accomplished professional athletes in their country. And although they talked on the phone from time to time and have held an eye on the others, they only met in person in 2019, when Donic, then recruited, came out to see Kopitar and the Kings beat the stars of Dallas. Thereafter, they exchanged jerseys and posed for photos.
Kopitar said he Learned trade On social networks during the flight of her Caroline team last week.
“We talked a little, but he has a lot on the go,” said Kopitar. “So we're going to let the dust settle down and acclimatized and all that and connect.”
Kopitar said his 8 -year -old son Jakob is a big fan of Doncic, he therefore expects him to be forced to attend some additional Lakers games now. Regarding the sharing of housing advice in southern California, where he lived for 18 years, Kopitar said he was sure that Doncic had all the help he needs.
“He's quite old. He's going to want to choose where he wants to be,” he said. “But if he wants advice, I will be there to help you.”
