Luka Doncic, the brilliant star of the Dallas Mavericks, faced a setback while representing his homeland, Slovenia, in a game against Greece on Friday. The unfortunate incident occurred during the second quarter when he was defending and pursued a Greek guard over a screen, causing him to favor his knee.
In the wake of the injury, Doncic had no choice but to exit the game and did not return. As of now, there has been no official statement released concerning the extent of his injury. Remarkably, before leaving the court, he had already amassed an impressive 18 points. However, Slovenia was unable to secure a victory against Greece, with a final score of 88-77.
This exhibition game holds immense importance as it forms a crucial part of Slovenia’s preparations for the highly-anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup. With Luka Doncic’s condition in question, devoted fans and basketball enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await updates, hoping for a swift recovery for this extraordinary talent.