{"id":224641,"date":"2025-10-19T07:37:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T07:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/224641\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T07:37:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T07:37:07","slug":"luka-doncic-appears-to-laugh-off-dennis-schroders-attempt-to-talk-trash-to-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/224641\/","title":{"rendered":"Luka Doncic Appears To Laugh Off Dennis Schroder’s Attempt To Talk Trash To Him"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dennis Schroder<\/a> had some words for Luka Doncic<\/a> in the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings<\/a>\u2018 preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on Friday. Schroder was not pleased about Doncic drawing a foul, but the Slovenian had little interest in talking to him and appeared to laugh off the trash talk attempt.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not f***ing with you,\u201d Doncic appeared to say.<\/p>\n

Luka Doncic after exchanging words with Dennis Schroder<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not fu*king with you\u201d pic.twitter.com\/gfkjysSdSW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) October 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t all too long ago, of course, that these two faced off in a high-stakes clash, and there might be a bit of a carry-over from that. Schroder had helped Germany beat Doncic\u2019s Slovenia 99-91 in the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2025. The five-time All-Star was in foul trouble in that contest and was particularly upset after getting his fourth one. Schroder was the one who had drawn that foul, and Doncic made the money gesture<\/a> at the officials in response.<\/p>\n

While Slovenia\u2019s journey ended there, Germany made it all the way to the Final and beat Turkey 88-83 to win the gold. Schroder was named EuroBasket MVP and was joined by Doncic on the tournament\u2019s All-Star Five<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Schroder previously led Germany to glory at the FIBA World Cup in 2023 and was named MVP of that tournament as well. His exploits on the international stage have seen him get consideration for the Hall of Fame<\/a>, and deservedly so.<\/p>\n

Doncic\u2019s international resume isn\u2019t quite as impressive, but he is obviously a much better player. Schroder has been a very good role player for years, but the Slovenian is a superstar.<\/p>\n

Doncic shone in this preseason game against the Kings, too, putting up 31 points (8-16 FG), five rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and one block. The 26-year-old had his way with that defense, but the Lakers still ended up losing 117-116 to finish their preseason with a 1-5 record.<\/p>\n

Schroder had a pretty good game as well, recording 25 points (10-17 FG), three rebounds, two assists, and one steal. His efforts ensured the Kings at least got a win in the preseason after losing their first three games. They will now kickstart their regular season against the Phoenix Suns<\/a> at Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday at 10 PM ET.<\/p>\n

As for the Lakers, they are in action against the Golden State Warriors<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday at 10 PM ET.<\/p>\n