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Luka Doncic began Tuesday's EuroBasket 2025 clash between Slovenia and Iceland with a monster block just moments into the match. The all-new slimmed-down Doncic seemed quick and light on his feet as he collapsed to divert a floater attempt from Icelandic guard Elvar Fridriksson.
Despite the heads-up defensive game style, Doncic went on to pick up three fouls through the first ten minutes of action. While players foul out with just five personal fouls under EuroBasket rules, the NBA player wound up playing nearly a full 14 minutes through the first half as Slovenia looks to climb the Group D standings.
Over 13 minutes & 50 seconds of action, Doncic collected nine points, four rebounds and two assists, while also adding a block and a steal to his box score total.
LA Lakers legend excited for new season with Luka Doncic
While Luka Doncic is currently playing with Slovenia in the EuroBasket 2025 group stage, many fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Between Doncic's new slimmed-down physique and a chance for the five-time All-NBA first team member to play a full season of Lakers basketball, hype is continuing to build.
With training camp set to kick off at the beginning of October, LA legend Pau Gasol weighed in on the year ahead during an interview with SportsNet at a recent LA Sparks game this week:
"It’s great. Obviously, we were all thrilled, shocked and excited last season when the trade happened. It’s great to have Luka in a Lakers uniform and having that anchor for the next many years to come. Super excited for the team. Let's see how we can take advantage of the team right now and try to have another run at it.”
Going into this season, however, Doncic is not only acclimated in LA, but he is also familiar with coach JJ Redick's coaching style.
With a revamped squad that will include 2022 Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart and veteran big man Deandre Ayton, only time will tell how the season turns out.
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