Luka Dončić and Jamahl Mosley Reunite in Emotional Postgame Moment After Lakers’ Loss to Magic
Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on Monday night, Luka Dončić took a moment to reconnect with a familiar face—Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley. The two shared an embrace and exchanged words, carefully covering their mouths to keep their conversation private from cameras.
Mosley and Dončić share a deep bond dating back to their time together in Dallas. As an assistant coach for the Mavericks from 2014 to 2021, Mosley played a key role in Dončić’s early NBA development, working closely with the Slovenian star during his first three seasons. Dončić was a strong advocate for Mosley, publicly stating in 2021 that he believed Mosley was more than capable of leading a team as a head coach.
Their mutual respect has continued even after Dončić’s departure from Dallas. When Dončić was traded to the Lakers earlier this year, Mosley came to his defense amid criticism regarding his conditioning and work ethic, rejecting negative narratives that had emerged from within the Mavericks organization.
The heartfelt postgame interaction between Dončić and Mosley was a testament to the strong connection they built in Dallas. Despite now being on opposing sides, their appreciation for each other remains evident.
