Luka Dončić Cleared to Play for Slovenia After Injury Scare
Los Angeles, USA – Lakers star Luka Dončić has been cleared to return to the court with the Slovenian national team, after worrying everyone with an injury last weekend. The incident occurred during a preparation match for EuroBasket 2025.
On Saturday, in a friendly against Latvia, Dončić had to leave the field limping after a blow to his knee. The player requested to be substituted and went directly to the locker room, generating concern among Lakers fans and his national team supporters. After medical evaluations, it was determined that he suffered a minor contusion on his knee, ruling out major complications.
The Slovenian Basketball Federation announced this Monday that Dončić will be available for Tuesday’s match against Great Britain. This dispels doubts about his participation in the final phase of preparation.A Crucial Summer for Dončić
Dončić, who arrived at the Lakers in February after a trade from Dallas, has been working intensely on his physical condition, an aspect previously considered a weak point. In the preparation matches, he has shown a more agile version, scoring 19 points against Germany and 26 in the first half against Latvia, before the injury.EuroBasket 2025 on the Horizon
The continental tournament will begin on August 27. Slovenia will debut the following day against Poland in Group C, which also includes Iceland, France, Belgium, and Israel.
Dončić’s recovery is a relief for both his team and the Lakers, who see him as the key piece of their long-term project.
