Mavericks’ Luka Doncic to Play in Slovenia NT Exhibition Game Against Brazil

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic made his comeback to the Slovenian national team, but he continued to cheer the

group from the sidelines. He will participate in Friday’s exhibition match at Ljubljana’s Stozice Arena versus Brazil.

Slovenia’s last practice match before the pre-Olympic qualifier, which takes place in Greece from July 2–7,

is against Brazil. Doncic’s participation in the competition is still pending confirmation. Prior to departing for

Greece, the final roster—which must consist of just 12 players and one naturalized player—will be revealed.

With 15 players, the team can only keep one each of Mike Tobey and Josh Nebo.

Coach Aleksander Sekulic of Slovenia spoke about Doncic’s desire to play in that match after his team defeated

Lithuania. He has participated in a lot of games, starting with the FIBA World Cup and continuing through the NBA

regular season and a run to the Finals, so the team wants to be cautious about how much work he puts in.

“Doncic wanted to play today to introduce himself to the home crowd, but after playing almost 100 matches in less

than a year, we need him fresh for the decisive matches in Piraeus,” he stated.

The Courtside1891 app is available for fans who want to watch Slovenia’s match vs Brazil from outside of the nation.

Fans in Slovenia who would like to attend the game can buy tickets on the team’s official website.

Between Slovenia’s opening game in Greece and Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Doncic will enjoy a fifteen-day break.

After playing despite a thoracic contusion that required painkiller injections, a sprain to the right knee, and tightness

in the left ankle, it’s a short turnaround. Whatever the case, the Mavericks anticipate that he will represent his

country at basketball whenever he gets the chance and is able to walk.

That’s most likely one of his greatest pleasures. During his media exit interview, Mavericks general manager Nico

Harrison stated, “As long as he can walk, he’s probably going to play for them.” “I’m expecting that.”

On July 2, Slovenia will play Croatia in the pre-Olympic qualification event. Mario Hezonja and NBA players Ivica

Zubac and Dario Saric will be competing for Slovenia. Two days later, they compete in the Group Phase against New

Zealand. If they make it to the finals, they will play in the quarterfinals. Out all the teams competing, including

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece team, only one will be selected to the Olympics.

Despite helping Slovenia place seventh at the FIBA World Cup the previous year, Doncic’s contributions were

insufficient to secure an Olympic bid. Vlatko Cancar of the Denver Nuggets, Doncic’s lone NBA teammate, tore his

ACL during training.

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