That surprise Doncic-Henry moment at Lakers game

After experiencing one of the most surreal moments of his life on Thursday - when Cecilio Waterman paid tribute to him with a now – iconic goal celebration during the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal between the U.S. and Panama – Thierry Henry’s Californian adventure continued.

This time, it was at Crypto.com Arena, where the French soccer legend met Luka Doncic before the 2025 NBA matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.

Beyond just a simple introduction, the two exchanged jerseys in a moment that will be remembered for years. Henry gifted Doncic an Arsenal jersey with his name and signature, while the Slovenian superstar returned the favor with his new Lakers kit.

For Henry, it was yet another memorable night in LA, getting to watch a high-profile NBA showdown while also meeting one of the brightest basketball talents in the world.

Henry also witnesses LeBron’s return

In addition to chatting with Doncic, Henry was in the arena to see LeBron James return to action after missing seven straight games. However, the Lakers couldn’t capitalize on the occasion, falling to the Bulls 146-115 on Saturday night.

Henry also got to watch on for the like Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, Josh Giddey, and Matas Buzelis, who led the Chicago team to victory at the Crypto.com Arena.

Doncic finished the game with eight rebounds, six assists, and 34 points; LeBron finished with six rebounds, four assists, and 17 points; and finally, Austin Reaves completed two rebounds, five assists, and 25 points.

Back to football for Henry

After his NBA detour, Henry will shift his focus back to soccer on Sunday, when he returns to work as a lead analyst for the CONCACAF Nations League final. The Arsenal legend is part of a TV network covering the tournament, ensuring he remains at the heart of the action.

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