Kim Kardashian is setting the record straight after a viral social media post briefly tied her to Luka Doncic, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What began as a seemingly harmless comment circulating online quickly snowballed into dating speculation, prompting Kardashian to publicly address the confusion and call out the growing problem of convincing fake posts involving public figures.
The situation unfolded after an image spread across social media platforms suggesting that Kardashian had commented on the Los Angeles Lakers‘ Instagram page welcoming Doncic to Los Angeles.
The fabricated message implied that Kardashian was interested in learning Slovenian, a nod to Doncic‘s background, and appeared authentic enough to fool many fans.
The rumor escalated further when Doncic seemingly responded, giving the impression of a real exchange between the two.
In reality, the post originated from a parody account known for fabricating NBA-related content. The goal was to make the interaction look legitimate and for a brief period, it worked.
Kardashian addresses the rumor directly
Kardashian confronted the situation on the January 21 episode of the Khloé In Wonder Land podcast, hosted by her sister Khloé Kardashian.
She described the entire episode as surreal and emphasized that the message never came from her: “There is a basketball player that I think got traded to the Lakers, Luka,” Kardashian said.
“There was like a fake tweet or comment on Instagram. I don’t know where it came from, but it was like, ‘Hi, you’re coming to LA. I want to learn Slovakian or whatever language.'”
She explained that the fake post made it appear as though she was personally reaching out to Doncic, something she categorically denied.
“And it looks like I’m hitting on this guy,” she said, making it clear that the portrayal was inaccurate and misleading.
Kardashian added that she had not even attended a Lakers game recently, further distancing herself from the narrative.
Complicating matters, Kardashian noted that Doncic appeared to reply to the post, seemingly believing it may have been real.
While she was unsure whether his response was authentic or also fabricated, she stressed that the entire exchange created a false impression that quickly took on a life of its own online.
Fake news on the rise
The episode highlighted a recurring problem for high-profile celebrities navigating social media.
Khloé Kardashian shared during the podcast that she, too, has been targeted by fake posts and manipulated images, reinforcing how easily misinformation can spread when it appears credible.
Kim pointed to another recent incident in which an edited image and quote falsely linked her to Kevin Durant. That post, she said, was also entirely fabricated, yet circulated widely before being debunked.
“That is absolutely just not true and I never said that,” Kardashian said, expressing frustration at how quickly such false claims gain traction.
For Kardashian, the issue extends beyond momentary embarrassment. She emphasized how these fake interactions can impact reputations and spark unnecessary speculation, drawing innocent parties into situations that never existed.
As Doncic continues with his career with the Lakers following his high-profile move, the brief online frenzy serves as a reminder of the power and pitfalls of social media.
Ultimately, Kardashian‘s message helped to debunk the rumors, but it shows how quickly and easily one fake rumor can impact globally-renowned stars, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
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