Female NBA Referee Calls Out Luka Doncic During Lakers Game
Female NBA Referee Calls Out Luka Doncic During Lakers Game
Luka Doncic, the recent addition to the Los Angeles Lakers following an unexpected trade, has already made headlines for his controversial on-court behavior.
During Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, Doncic found himself in a tense moment with a female referee after wiping his sweat on the basketball and attempting to hand it to her during James Harden’s free throw attempts.
Luka rubbing his sweat all over the ball made the ref so mad 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/s8nDGo4FNu
— Showtime Luka (@showtimeluka) March 3, 2025
The incident, which quickly spread across social media, shows the Slovenian star’s actions resulting in a delay of game warning. The referee refused to accept the ball, instead calling for it to be properly wiped down before play continued. This interaction sparked varied reactions from fans online, with some finding humor in Doncic’s behavior while others criticized it as disrespectful and unhygienic, noting such actions would not be tolerated in casual basketball settings.
Luka Doncic’s Accuracy Has Dipped Since He Got To L.A.
Since joining the Lakers in a surprising trade from Dallas, Luka Doncic has struggled to find his shooting touch. In his first eight appearances with his new team, Doncic is averaging 22.0 points per game while shooting at career-low percentages.
His field goal percentage has fallen to just 39.2%, while his three-point shooting has plummeted to a concerning 27.1%. These numbers represent a significant decline from his previous performances since entering the NBA in 2018.
Despite these shooting woes, the Lakers organization remains patient. The team expects his efficiency to improve as he becomes more comfortable within their offensive system. The adjustment period is natural for players joining new teams mid-season.
The Lakers currently hold the second spot in the Western Conference with a 38-21 record, suggesting that Doncic’s integration remains a work in progress as the team pursues championship aspirations.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
