Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic provided a viral highlight from the bench, reacting to a fan dancing to NSYNC during the team's 89-101 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors on October 13. The superstar, sitting out with a minor hamstring issue, was caught on camera watching the fan in his jersey and simply saying, "He's good."
During a first-quarter break in the preseason contest, Doncic's attention was drawn to a fan in the stands. The supporter was wearing Doncic's Lakers jersey and dancing enthusiastically to a song by the iconic boy band NSYNC. A courtside video quickly spread online, capturing the moment Doncic spotted the fan, smiled, and gave his brief, approving assessment of the dance moves.
This light-hearted moment offered a distraction from the game's result. The Lakers fell to the Warriors 89-101 in that October 13 preseason matchup, one of several tune-up games as they prepare for the regular season. Their preseason schedule also included a 114-110 win over the Sacramento Kings on October 8, a 124-98 loss to Golden State on October 6, and a 127-103 victory in Sacramento on October 5.
Doncic was held out of the preseason game as a precaution. He is still managing a hamstring injury that bothered him during last season's playoff run. Lakers head coach JJ Reddick emphasized there was "no injury" to worry about currently. The decision to rest him was purely about ensuring he is fully ready for the regular season grind.
Reddick has been cautious with his new leader's minutes. Doncic has looked sharp in his limited preseason action, but the priority is his long-term health. The Slovenian guard is coming off a phenomenal individual campaign. In the 2025-26 regular season, he played 64 games, averaging 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per contest. Those numbers marked a career-high in scoring since his 2023-24 season with Dallas.
The Lakers have one final preseason test before the games start to count. They host the Denver Nuggets at home on October 16. After that, they open the 2026-27 regular season against those same Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, October 21.
All eyes will be on Doncic's fitness and form. With LeBron James gone, he is the undisputed leader and primary engine of the Lakers' offense. The team's ambition is clear: to advance past the Western Conference Semifinals, a stage where they were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder last spring after a tough seven-game series with Houston. Keeping Doncic healthy is the single most important factor in achieving that goal. Fans can track the team's upcoming schedule on our schedule page.
His engagement with fans, even from the sidelines, shows a relaxed superstar embracing his new role in Los Angeles. The "He's good" moment was a small but perfect example of that connection.
