Many NBA players take action before the start of the regular season. One of them is Luka Doncic, who represented Slovenia in an exhibition game at EuroBasket. However, things didn’t go as expected because he appeared to suffer a knee injury.
Right after the incident, Los Angeles Lakers fans expressed concern on social media. Instead of shining as expected, Doncic had a collision with a teammate who fell on him, causing a knee injury that forced him to limp off the court.
Will his injury keep him sidelined for long?
According to The Sports Rush, Luka Doncic is a major promise for the Lakers. He recently signed a three-year, $165 million contract with the franchise. The coaching staff even made roster changes around the Slovenian star’s needs.
For that reason, Doncic began an intense physical preparation during the offseason. His main goal is to win the NBA championship in 2026. But after what happened in Europe, will that dream be possible? How serious is his injury? Those are the questions NBA fans are asking.
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During the game, when Gregor Hrovat fell on Doncic while defending a Latvian drive, the crowd was stunned. The Lakers’ star got up and limped to the locker room, his face clearly showing the pain.
He did not return to the game. However, NBA sources report that he will be fine. The diagnosis revealed a bruise that caused a hematoma in his thigh. Slovenia’s team even announced that he will resume training ahead of their next EuroBasket match against Great Britain.
This means it is very likely that Luka Doncic will be fully healthy before the NBA regular season begins. Staying in top condition is crucial, considering the physical toll of the professional basketball league in the United States.
