Doncic Misses Game but Gears Up for Latvia…
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been turning heads this summer with a transformation so dramatic you’d think he swapped bodies with Adonis himself. After penning a three-year extension with the Lakers, Doncic flew back overseas to spearhead Slovenia’s charge in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Teams are engaging in friendly matches ahead of the tournament’s official start on Aug. 27. Taking no chances, Slovenia is handling their MVP as delicately as a basket of dragon eggs. Coach Aleksander Sekulic kept Luka out of Friday’s game against Lithuania to avoid overworking him ahead of their match with Latvia.
Doncic, who has already wowed the fans in previous exhibitions, will lace up his sneakers for Saturday’s clash against Latvia, led by the unicorn himself, Kristaps Porzingis, at 8 a.m. PT. The Slovenian team plans to roll him out like he’s their secret weapon, ensuring Luka is at peak form for when the games truly matter. Meanwhile, his leadership skills are blossoming like a teenager’s first mustache—his teammates have even noticed his increased chatter on the court, making him sound like the Shakespeare of basketball. Slovenia hopes this heroic effort pays off as they navigate the tough waters of Group D, containing tournament heavyweights like France.
