Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes relationship timeline: From teenage sweethearts to parents of a daughter

In an era where glitz, stardom, and millions in the bank often reshape relationship dynamics for NBA stars, Luka Doncic and fiancee Anamaria Goltes stand out as an example of old-school love. Together since their teenage years in 2016, they’ve grown alongside each other in both life and career and are now parents to a daughter. While Luka Doncic is currently part of the Los Angeles Lakers, Anamaria has carved out her own identity as a successful social media influencer and a doting mom to their daughter, Gabriela.

Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes: A timeline of their love story

Luka Doncic wasn’t yet an NBA star when he met Anamaria Goltes, and she fell in love with his young and playful energy, as she once revealed to Cosmopolitan SI. From meeting each other at the age of 12 on the seaside in Croatia to relocating from Slovenia to Dallas during Doncic’s time with the Dallas Mavericks, they have come a long way — and their love story has stood the test of time and circumstances.

During a question-and-answer session on her Instagram Stories, Anamaria shared, “We still have the same group of friends we had at that time. You keep the real ones, am I right?" — hinting at how both of them have remained grounded and true to who they were when they first met.


Anamaria studied economics and business at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, managing her coursework online while staying by Doncic’s side in Dallas, even adjusting to the time difference as she juggled both responsibilities.

A successful model in the past, Anamaria is now thriving as a social media influencer with 262K followers. While Doncic remains busy with his NBA commitments, she often spends time with their three dogs — and they all dress up in Doncic’s jerseys to show their support.

The Covid-19 pandemic brought them even closer, becoming a blessing in disguise for their busy lives. In a Q&A session on Instagram during that time, she said, “I love that I get to spend some time with Luka, Hugo, and Gia in the quarantine. We don't get to spend that many days together because we are always working on our individual things. So being able to spend time together feels very good."

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Doncic proposed to Goltes on 7-7-2023, a date that holds special meaning for him, as he wears jersey number 77. The couple welcomed their daughter later that year and named her Gabriela. Just as they were settling into life with their toddler, Doncic was unexpectedly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, requiring a move to LA.

Here’s hoping they continue to grow together in their new city.



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