So impressive! Doncic generously gifted 103 vehicles, and Irving wasn’t to be outdone—the gift-giving battle has officially begun!

Today, let’s talk about an intriguing subject.

Here in China, it’s nearly the winter solstice, but there’s been no rain in the mornings or evenings.

Across the ocean, Christmas bells are ringing louder, and the “gift exchange battle” outside the arena has already heated up.

For basketball stars, holiday gifting is never just about flaunting wealth; it’s a special tradition that strengthens locker room bonds and conveys respect and care, well recognized within NBA culture.

LeBron gave his Heat teammates pure gold belts, gifted Apple Watches during his Cavaliers days, once spent nearly a million dollars on Porsche sports cars for four close friends; Kobe gifted Lakers teammates laptops and Bluetooth earbuds.

After joining the Rockets in 2013, Howard gave the entire team Rolex watches; Curry gifted Warriors teammates exclusive bracelets and custom headphones; Harden gave each teammate the latest gaming consoles;

John Wall, who made big money with the Wizards, spent $640,000 to give 16 teammates each a high-end custom watch, with their names engraved on the back of the dial.

It’s said that Yao Ming once gifted Dwyane Wade Chinese Moutai liquor.

Do you remember the player on the right who received the gift...?

This year, the first stars to kick off the gift-giving season were Doncic and Irving.

Yesterday, Doncic lavishly spent about $400,000 to gift all 103 members of the Lakers organization—including players, coaching staff, and all personnel—a high-end electric assist bicycle each. (Looks like LeBron’s household got two)

Lakers head coach Reddick and several players publicly expressed their gratitude, calling it a heartfelt and thoughtful gesture.

This isn’t the first time he’s done something like this.

In 2023, he gave teammates Mercedes bicycles worth $6,000 each; in 2024, he upgraded to $2,000 Segway go-karts for everyone.

It might be Doncic’s bike gifts that sparked the competitive gift-giving among NBA stars this Christmas, or maybe it’s just a Dallas thing—Kyrie Irving wasn’t willing to fall behind!

Irving gave each Mavericks teammate a custom golf cart as a Christmas gift, each bearing the player’s name, number, and team logo, worth about $10,000 apiece.

Golf carts are common transportation tools at Dallas golf courses and neighborhoods, making them quite practical.

But hilariously, during a test drive, Klay Thompson staged an “off-road” scare and nearly flipped the cart off the path.

The “Buddha” joked to defuse the moment: “That’s just how I play normally.”

When it comes to antics, you’re still the best...

Quick update: many have been asking when Kyrie will return.

On March 4, 2025, he suffered a left knee hyperextension injury against the Kings, diagnosed as an ACL tear, and successfully underwent repair surgery on March 27, with an expected recovery of 9 to 12 months.

By early December, Irving had joined light team training, with optimistic estimates placing his return around the All-Star break.

The Mavericks definitely need him.

This core player’s comeback is undoubtedly the most precious “belated Christmas gift.”

Back to the topic of Christmas presents.

If Doncic and Irving’s gifts are “adding luxury to life,” then Brunson’s presents to Knicks teammates are genuine “help in times of need.”

After all, the NBA championship bonus is where the real money is...

Knicks two-way players Jamison, Awoma, and McKellar earned bonuses ranging from approximately $88,000 to $265,000 for activating one to three games.

For two-way contract players, that’s equivalent to half a year’s salary...

This kind of change isn’t just about travel anymore—it’s about family life.