Maria Sharapova’s $25 Million LA Mansion Gets New Owner in Luka Doncic After 13 Years

Luka Doncic is here to stay, and his $165 million extension is proof of his loyalty to an iconic NBA team. Just last month, the 5-time All-Star and 5-time All-NBA First Team guard re-signed a three-year contract with the Lakers, thus averting becoming an unrestricted free agent in the next offseason. And of course, his love for the worldwide acclaimed team is an inevitable reason to stay. In his own words, “Being a Laker is an honor, and I wanted to be here.” The re-signing definitely calls for a celebration, right? Which Doncic did, a tad too lavishly, by splurging on his newly acquired  $25 million house in Manhattan Beach, which once belonged to none other than five-time slam queen, Maria Sharapova.

Doncic and Slovenia were recently ousted in the EuroBasket 2025 during the QF stage. Playing against Germany, Slovenia lost 99-91 despite Doncic’s heroics. Even through the losing cause, he scored 39 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. While he failed to see his country go far in EuroBasket, the young basketball star is making splashes in the United States. Especially after his massive LA retention.

According to Orange County Register’s report, dated September 11, Doncic bought former WTA star Maria Sharapova’s Manhattan Beach home last month. The modern three-story house features five bedrooms, a two-lane bowling alley, and a pool.

Undoubtedly, the 26-year-0ld NBA star is willing to stay in Los Angeles for a long time going forward. And what better way to do that than staying in a house belonging to another renowned sports icon like Sharapova? Not to mention, the house comes with a history. After all, it was owned by the Russian tennis superstar, who gave it a dash of her flair with custom-designs.

The former world no.1 was recently inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In a career spanning two decades, she clinched 36 overall WTA titles. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics in London. But when it comes to her million-dollar mansion in Manhattan, there’s a lot more to know.

A brief overview of Maria Sharapova’s $25 million home

Maria Sharapova originally bought the Manhattan Beach house in 2012 for $4.1 million. It’s spread across 0.23 acres. Alongside the Russian superstar’s creative elegance, the Los Angeles-based interior company, KAA Design, conceptualized and executed to give her home a stunning look overall. The entire custom-design was completed by the year 2015.

But why did Sharapova let go of this lavish house? According to reports, the Hall of Famer wanted to spend more time in Europe with family, alongside her fiancé, British businessman Alexander Gilkes. Three years ago, in July 2022, the couple also welcomed their son Theodore.

Back in July this year, she had put up the house in the Golden State for sale. The asking price was $25 million. And as we now know, Lakers’ Doncic eventually clutched the opportunity. As for Sharapova, she’s still expected to halt in the United States periodically. However, this time, it’s going to be the Sunshine State – Florida – the same place where she grew up training for years at the IMG Academy.

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