Luka Doncic pays for Lakers fans parking and rides before opener

Los Angeles Lakers player Luka Doncic bought out a parking lot near Crypto.com Arena and provided free bike rides across Los Angeles ahead of the season opening game against the Golden State Warriors. Fox News and the New York Post both reported that Doncic arranged the free parking at a lot near the arena for fans ahead of the game on Wednesday night. [1][2]

The gesture also involved a partnership with Metro Bike Share to offer complimentary rides across the city all day long, according to Fox News and the New York Post. The New York Post reported that the information was provided by the Lakers communications department. [1][2]

In addition to funding the transportation options, Doncic took out a full page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times ahead of the opener. The New York Post, The New York Times, Bleacher Report, and Yahoo Sports all reported on the newspaper message, with Bleacher Report noting that Doncic wrote a letter expressing his desire for a championship run. [2][6][9][10]

The events come as the Lakers begin the 2026-27 NBA season. The New York Post reported that the team embraces title contending expectations entering the new season with Doncic. [4][5]