Luka Doncic Injury Status: Will Lakers Star Continue in EuroBasket? | NBA News – Times of India

Luka Doncic, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers, recently suffered a scare when he collided with a teammate in a friendly basketball game against Latvia. As a result, he was seen clutching his right knee and was later diagnosed with a knee contusion. This made fans worry about his participation in the rest of the EuroBasket games. However, Slovenia’s basketball federation confirmed that the All-Star guard’s injury wasn’t serious, and he would rejoin team training at the start of the week, which was a source of relief for many fans.

In the incident that happened during the third quarter, Doncic had already amassed 26 points and five assists when he banged knees with a teammate on defense. After the incident, Slovenia’s federation reassured fans via their official X account saying that preparations for EuroBasket would resume on Monday and Doncic would be joining the training.

Even though Doncic is now expected at practice sessions, Slovenia’s staff remains cautious about his role in upcoming games. Notable matches include Great Britain on Tuesday and Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic, on Thursday in the build-up to the opener against Poland on August 28.

Doncic’s injury scare caused concerns in regards to Slovenia’s chances in the EuroBasket and also affected the Lakers’ upcoming season. Following a stellar performance in his previous games, this incident stirred up discussions about the risks of NBA stars participating in summer tournaments. As someone who recently signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers, Doncic bears enormous expectations for both his national team and his franchise.

While his positive condition can provide some relief, there’s a tough path ahead as he balances national pride with NBA responsibility.