Who is Anja Jenko? Luka Doncic’s reported Slovenia night out with Playboy model adds a new twist amid his breakup drama | NBA News
Luka Doncic’s Slovenia night out has drawn fresh attention after the Los Angeles Lakers star was reportedly seen at the same exclusive venue as former Playboy model Anja Jenko. Doncic was back home with his Lakers teammates during the NBA offseason, with the group spending several days exploring Slovenia and enjoying time away from basketball. The reported nightclub appearance has now added another layer of interest to an already complicated personal chapter for the 27-year-old NBA star.According to Slovenian outlet Nedeljski dnevnik, Doncic and several Lakers players attended a Friday night gathering at a high-end Ljubljana restaurant that also operates as a nightclub. Jenko was reportedly among those at the venue. There is no reporting that the two were romantically involved or that Doncic spent the evening specifically with her, but the sighting has still sparked plenty of curiosity online.
Who is Anja Jenko?
Anja Jenko is a Slovenian model and social media personality who became widely known after appearing on the cover of Playboy Magazine in 2014. The Ljubljana native was 34 at the time of the reports surrounding the Lakers’ visit and has built a sizable following online, with more than 124,000 followers on Instagram.Jenko’s appearance alongside the Lakers has attracted renewed attention because of her connection to Slovenian celebrity culture, not because any relationship with Doncic has been confirmed.Reports about the night do not say that Jenko and Doncic were dating or that they arrived together. The available reporting only places them at the same venue.Jenko is also older than Doncic by seven years. The Lakers star turned 27 earlier this year, while Jenko is 34.
Luka Doncic’s post-breakup night out grabs attention after he’s seen with Playboy model
The reported outing took place during a four-day Lakers trip through Slovenia, where Doncic hosted his teammates in his home country. The group visited Ljubljana, stopped at the court where Doncic first played basketball, met fans, signed autographs and later enjoyed a boat trip and golf in Bled.Their Friday night plans brought them to an exclusive Ljubljana venue where cameras were tightly restricted. Guests reportedly had to cover their phone cameras with stickers, while photography and video inside were prohibited.That privacy did little to keep the gathering out of the spotlight.Nedeljski dnevnik reported that Slovenian model and influencer Anja Jenko was also at the party. The report did not establish that she was there with Doncic. In fact, the Lakers players were said to have mostly stayed together during the evening.The trip itself appeared to be a hit with Doncic’s teammates. Jarred Vanderbilt summed it up after the Lakers returned to the United States.“The trip was great,” Vanderbilt said. “Not gonna lie, didn’t know much about before I came here, but it’s definitely a spot I will revisit.“I’m looking to get Slovenian passport. We’ll see. Might be part Slovenian.”
Luka Doncic appears to be moving on from his messy breakup with Anamaria Goltes
The timing of the outing has kept the rumor mill running. Doncic is dealing with a difficult personal situation following the end of his engagement to Anamaria Goltes, his longtime partner and the mother of their two daughters.The couple had been together since 2016. Doncic confirmed in March that he had made the “tough decision” to end their engagement, months after the birth of their second daughter, Olivia.The breakup has since spilled into a child support dispute. A petition filed in Los Angeles County was dismissed without prejudice last week following a tense exchange involving the lawyers for Doncic and Goltes. Goltes remains in Slovenia with their two daughters and can refile the case.Against that backdrop, Doncic’s reported night out with his teammates is naturally attracting attention. Still, the Anja Jenko connection is just a reported presence at the same venue.
