The limelight around Super Bowl 60 has already broken the internet this season. Much of the chaos is centred on the halftime show, which is nearly drawing as much spotlight as the showdown itself. And one legend that has come up in the discussion is Luka Dončić.
The talk is not just noise. Bad Bunny’s spot as the headliner has sparked reactions across sports and entertainment. And Dončić’s recent comments show there is a genuine personal side to his excitement.
Luka Doncic Is Excited About the Halftime Show
After a victory vs. the Wizards, Dončić was asked about the Super Bowl halftime performance. Speaking in L.A. post-game, he shared exactly how he feels.
He said, “I think it’s really good. I’m really looking forward to seeing him, mainly because it’s him. I listen to him a lot, so I can’t wait to see him.”
Reporter: Bad Bunny is going to perform at halftime. I believe he’s your friend, what do you think about a latino performing for the halftime show?
Luka: I think it’s really good. I’m really looking forward to seeing him mainly because it’s him. I listen to him a lot so I can’t… pic.twitter.com/iEWLPrbt5M
— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) January 31, 2026
The connection between Luka Doncic and Bad Bunny is not a distant athlete-artist relationship. As Doncic said today, they go way back. The Latin reggaeton star’s admiration for the Slovenian became pop culture lore when he referenced him in not one but two songs when Doncic was the cornerstone of the Dallas Mavericks franchise. The Puerto Rican pop-star referenced Dončić in songs like “La Jumpa” and “25/8,” making Luka part of his lyrics. Those songs blew up worldwide, especially on social platforms. That shared history has made the connection between the two stars feel real and personal.
Also, Luka just hit a 20-minute-half triple-double in a monstrous 141-111 win vs. Washington this Friday.
Feb 7 brings a Lakers-Warriors game in L.A., which fits into Doncic’s plan. Because of the matchup location, he can head to Santa Clara afterwards for the Super Bowl on Feb 8. That Sunday event draws huge names every year, seen by many as the nation’s top sports spectacle. His presence joins a long list of high-profile guests likely to be there. And if Bad Bunny performs tracks that mention Dončić, look for the cameras to lock on him in the crowd.
