Luka Doncic welcomed Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and other team representatives ahead of EuroBasket 2025. He also reflected on his growth since the last EuroBasket and emphasized his commitment to representing Slovenia.
Slovenian star Luka Doncic welcomed a special visit from Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and other team representatives ahead of EuroBasket 2025 in Katowice.
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic
Position: PG, SG
Age: 26
Height: 201 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Birth place: Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Lakers delegation traveled long distances to show support, highlighting Doncic’s importance both to Slovenia and to the NBA franchise.
“I mean, it means a lot. It's a long flight. I think it's like 11-12 hours, so it means a lot, you know, for them just to be here to support me. We had a good lunch today, so it was great to see them,” Doncic said during Slovenia's press conference.
When asked how much he has changed as a player and a person since the last EuroBasket, Doncic stayed humble.
“Thank you. What year was that? 2022? Changed? I don't know. Trying to improve every year, every day. I don't know how I changed. Obviously, I had three more years to have. I'm getting older, so not much has changed for me.”
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Representing Slovenia remains a priority for the Lakers star, who explained why playing for his country is always an easy choice.
“For me, it's an easy choice. I always want to represent my country. I always did, no matter what. Obviously, if I'm injured, I'm not going to play, but if I don't have nothing, I will always play.”
Slovenia will open its Group D campaign on 28th August against Poland at the Spodek Arena in Katowice.
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