Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game

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Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:13 pm

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was injured during Slovenia's EuroBasket leadup game against Latvia on Saturday. A teammate fell into Doncic's legs and knocked him to the floor during the third quarter of the game. The Slovenia star was favoring his right leg after the play. Doncic limped to the locker room but appears to have avoided serious injury.


The Lakers star was spotted sitting on the bench with his teammates later in the second half. According to Slovenian media, Doncic asked to go back into the game, but the team chose to be cautious with their star player.


Doncic recently signed a three-year extension worth a projected $160.8 million. That deal will see Doncic under contract through 2028-29, with a player option for the 2028-29 season.

Via Dan Woike/The Athletic

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Re: Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#2 » by the_process » Sat Aug 16, 2025 10:36 pm

I'm sure the Lakers are thrilled.
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Re: Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#3 » by ReddOktober » Sat Aug 16, 2025 11:28 pm

Bro SIT YOUR ASS DOWN. why you playing in that bum ass league on that bum ass team. You not in the WNBA you dont have to play overseas to get extra money to support yourself. YOU ARE A LAKER. your country will still love you if you dont play for their team trust me.
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Re: Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#4 » by TimeisIllmatic » Sat Aug 16, 2025 11:46 pm

I won't be surprised if the Lakers tell him to stop playing
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Re: Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#5 » by jk31 » Sun Aug 17, 2025 1:11 am

ReddOktober wrote:Bro SIT YOUR ASS DOWN. why you playing in that bum ass league on that bum ass team. You not in the WNBA you dont have to play overseas to get extra money to support yourself. YOU ARE A LAKER. your country will still love you if you dont play for their team trust me.


which League? this is preparation for international competition representing his country. this is what many players proudly do. this year its the european championship (you Know, the thing where the Champion can claim itself european Champion) and next year we have the World championship (you Know, the thing where the Champion can claim itself World Champion).

dont Know what you are talking about with some. "League".
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Re: Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#6 » by MrGoat » Sun Aug 17, 2025 1:47 am

This has been one of his issues. When I was still a Mavs fan Luka was playing too much international ball every offseason instead of getting right for the next season. He was never fully healthy all of last season and this is not a good sign for this season. People seriously exaggerate his fitness issues because of this too
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Re: Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#7 » by Alex_84 » Sun Aug 17, 2025 7:06 am

ReddOktober wrote:Bro SIT YOUR ASS DOWN. why you playing in that bum ass league on that bum ass team. You not in the WNBA you dont have to play overseas to get extra money to support yourself. YOU ARE A LAKER. your country will still love you if you dont play for their team trust me.


I don't think I've ever seen such a "'MURICA!" comment in here before. The level of idiocy is astonishing.
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Re: Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#8 » by Vegeta10176 » Sun Aug 17, 2025 7:23 am

ReddOktober wrote:Bro SIT YOUR ASS DOWN. why you playing in that bum ass league on that bum ass team. You not in the WNBA you dont have to play overseas to get extra money to support yourself. YOU ARE A LAKER. your country will still love you if you dont play for their team trust me.



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Re: Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game 

Post#9 » by Bk68 » Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:53 pm

Alex_84 wrote:
ReddOktober wrote:Bro SIT YOUR ASS DOWN. why you playing in that bum ass league on that bum ass team. You not in the WNBA you dont have to play overseas to get extra money to support yourself. YOU ARE A LAKER. your country will still love you if you dont play for their team trust me.


I don't think I've ever seen such a "'MURICA!" comment in here before. The level of idiocy is astonishing.

That's a Laker comment. Not a Murican

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