Luka Doncic Reels in Massive Fish During NBA All-Star Break Vacation

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Luka Doncic, the 26-year-old Lakers point guard, took a break from NBA All-Star festivities to go fishing in a tropical location. Doncic shared a photo on Instagram showing him holding a massive fish that was around half his 6-foot-8 size. The star player, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, seemed excited to be away from work in Los Angeles for a few days of relaxation.

Why it matters

Doncic has played in 42 games for the Lakers in the first half of the season, averaging 35.5 minutes per contest. He's been battling some injuries, including the recent hamstring issue that forced him to miss the team's last four games. This fishing trip during the All-Star break provides Doncic a much-needed chance to rest and recharge before the second half of the season.

The details

In the photo Doncic shared on Instagram, he is seen holding a massive fish that appears to be around half his 6-foot-8 size. He captioned the post with a 'Somewhere out in the Middle of Nowhere' location tag, indicating he traveled to a remote tropical destination for his fishing vacation.

• Doncic wrapped up NBA All-Star festivities in Inglewood on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
• Doncic shared the photo of his fishing catch on his Instagram page on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

What’s next

Doncic would not commit to playing in the Lakers' next game on Friday against the Clippers, but he will be at Crypto.com Arena for the matchup, likely with a better tan after his tropical fishing vacation.