 He also announced that would be his last year as professional basketball player, before he would begin to start coaching in the youth teams of Barcelona.On 27 July 2016, Lakovič announced his retirement from playing professional basketball.Lakovič competed for the senior Slovenian men's national team at the 2006 FIBA World Championship, the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and also at 7 straight EuroBaskets; 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013.