Luka Doncic Taunts Hawks Fans Over 2018 Draft During Lakers Victory
Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a 124-114 win over Atlanta with 32 points, taunting courtside fans about the 2018 draft while reaching a historic scoring milestone.
Luka Doncic delivered another stellar performance on the court, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks while engaging in playful banter with courtside fans about the 2018 NBA draft.
During the game, Doncic exchanged words with spectators seated near the hardwood, reminding them of the historic draft-night trade. "You all wish you would have had me. You all wish, huh?" Doncic asked the crowd, adding, "You know you could have had me." While one fan retorted that they never wanted him, another admitted, "I wish we did, I do."
The star's comments referenced one of the most debated transactions in draft history. The Hawks selected Doncic with the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft before immediately trading his rights to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Trae Young, selected fifth, and a protected future first-round pick.
On the floor, the Slovenian guard posted a dominant stat line of 32 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 blocks, extending the Lakers' winning streak to six games and improving their record to 10-2, playing without the sidelined Austin Reaves.
Doncic has enjoyed a historic start to the 2026/27 season, racking up 393 points through his first ten games—the third-highest total in NBA history behind only Wilt Chamberlain, who tallied 529 points in 1962/63 and 496 in 1961/62. Doncic currently averages 39.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game.
