In Los Angeles, everybody is a star, including Luka Doncic’s mother Mirjam Poterbin.
While the Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a battle in the playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic and family are ready too.
Luka Doncic is facing a lot of pressure as he steps up to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Lakers brought him on board with big hopes that he would be the franchise’s face for years to come. In Game 1, despite the rough outcome, a 117-95 loss, Luka dropped an impressive 37 points.
He bounced back in Game 2 with an electric start and scored 16 points in the first quarter alone.
But it wasn’t just Luka in the spotlight. His mom, Mirjam, also caught a lot of attention during the games. She’s been by his side through it all and made the move to Los Angeles with him after he joined the Lakers.
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Earlier this month, she turned heads by wearing Luka’s No. 77 Lakers jersey when he returned to Dallas, showing her unwavering support.
Mirjam has really become a beloved figure in the NBA community recently. She currently boasts 73k followers on Instagram.
Additionally, she has gained a significant number of social media followers in a very short time. According to a social media stats website, she gained a little over two thousand followers within two weeks.
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Luka Doncic’s Mom Was At The Lakers-Mavericks Game
While Luka Doncic is the most out of his time on the court, his mom Mirjam has always been there to support him.
During Doncic’s first game back in Dallas since being traded to the Lakers, Mirjam was in attendance. She marked her presence at the game at the American Airlines Center to support her son, wearing Doncic’s Lakers jersey along with denim pants.
She shared a photo of herself on social media, opting to use purple, yellow, and red heart emojis instead of a caption, representing the Lakers’ colors.
The post received a warm reception from fans, with many expressing their admiration for both Mirjam and Luka.
Additionally, Poterbin also shared a video on her social media in response to an emotional tribute for Doncic from the Mavericks.
As for the game itself, Doncic made sure to put out his best in his mom’s presence. The star Slovenian scored 45 points along with eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals, leading the Lakers to a 112-97 victory.
