In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Dallas Mavericks‘ shining star, Luka Doncic, sustained an injury while proudly representing his home country, Slovenia, during a gripping game against Greece on Friday. The unfortunate incident occurred in the second quarter when he was fiercely defending against a Greek guard and collided while navigating a screen, causing him to visibly favor his knee.
The injury forced Doncic to leave the game prematurely, and he did not make a return. As of now, no official statement has been released concerning the extent of his injury. Impressively, before exiting, he managed to contribute an outstanding 18 points to Slovenia’s score. Despite his valiant efforts, the team succumbed to a determined Greek squad, with the final score reading 88-77.
This exhibition match was an integral part of Slovenia’s preparations for the highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup. Fans and basketball enthusiasts from all around the world are anxiously awaiting updates on Luka Doncic‘s condition, and collectively hoping for a swift and complete recovery for this exceptional talent.