Published 14:42 IST, December 31st 2019

Kobe Bryant speaks in Slovenian, surprises Mavericks star Luka Doncic and fans

NBA 2019-20: Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant shared a moment after the Mavericks vs Lakers game at Staples Center.

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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant shared a moment after Mavericks vs Lakers game on Sunday night (Monday morning IST) at Staples Center. Kobe Bryant surprised Luka Doncic and all fans by speaking to Slovenian NBA player in his native langu. Fans appreciated Bryant's effort to learn Doncic's native langu on Twitter. Kobe Bryant is also fluent in English, Italian and Spanish. Mavericks lost game to Lakers 108-95. Lakers limited Luka Doncic to 19 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. 

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NBA: Kobe Bryant surprises Luka Doncic and fans by speaking to latter in his native langu

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Kobe Bryant also shared a moment with Lakers star Anthony Davis and was also seen talking to Rich Paul. Los Angeles Lakers shared a photo of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi on ir official Twitter account, calling both of m 'Mamba' and 'Mambacita' respectively while adding two snake emojis. This is second Lakers game Kobe Bryant attended. first one was on vember 18 (vember 19 IST) against Atlanta Hawks. Lakers beat Hawks 120-101. Bryant's daughter Gigi is currently playing as a varsity basketball player for her school Sierra Canyon High School. Gigi has been attending basketball games with Bryant in order to understand game. Both attended Atlanta Hawks vs Nets game on Saturday night (Sunday morning IST) where Kobe Bryant was seen breaking down and explaining game to Gigi. 

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14:42 IST, December 31st 2019