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Luka Doncic to Represent Slovenia at EuroBasket 2025, Preparing for Lakers’ Next Season

The NBA star’s offseason plans include national team play and personal conditioning, while influencing Los Angeles Lakers’ strategic decisions and league media promotions.

Overview

  • Luka Doncic is confirmed to play for Slovenia in EuroBasket 2025, using the tournament to prepare for the upcoming NBA season.
  • Doncic will be accompanied by his personal performance team, including strength coach Anže Maček and physiotherapist Javier Barrio Calvo, throughout the offseason.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating offseason roster and salary cap planning under Doncic's $229 million contract, with his EuroBasket participation shaping their strategies.
  • Doncic’s involvement in NBA on NBC promotional campaigns highlights his role as a key figure in the league’s new media rights deal with NBC, set to begin this fall.
  • Fans and analysts view Doncic’s EuroBasket participation as an opportunity to address past conditioning concerns and enter the next season in peak form.