"Stunned the lakers allowing this": Fans erupt as colossal Luka Doncic injury update becomes official after massive scare

Luka Doncic suffered a right knee contusion on Saturday and was forced to exit the game against Latvia in pain. The exhibition game ahead of the 2025 EuroBasket tournament nearly turned disastrous for both Slovenia and the Lakers when the superstar point guard went down with the injury.

Although it was initially announced that Doncic’s injury wasn’t serious, uncertainty remained about whether the perennial NBA All-Star would compete in the remaining tune-up games. A major update on the Lakers guard became official on Monday when senior insider Marc Stein confirmed that Doncic will play in Tuesday’s game against Great Britain.

Marc Stein

@TheSteinLine

Update: Luka Dončić has been cleared to play for Slovenia in Tuesday night’s home game against Great Britain.

Social media erupted soon after the news broke. Fans, particularly the Lakers faithful, were shocked that Doncic chose not to take a few more days of rest and instead opted to play in a tune-up game so soon after the injury scare.

"I am stunned the lakers allowing this.. so much risk," a fan commented.

Forever Laker24

@Forever_Laker24

I am stunned the lakers allowing this.. so much risk

Commented another:

Chase Wilson

@offworldnexus

So happy as Mavericks fans don’t have to worry about his playing for Slovenia every year bullshit

A fan said:

Jack the Thinker💭

@Jackedupnetwork

Man if you don't get back to Los Angeles😮‍💨

Said another:

Mikey22bullet

@mikey22bullet

Fu*k that. Sit out and rest 😭

A fan wrote:

Wonderjens

@Wonder_jens

stay safe Luka!

Wrote another:

Ken

@espina81541

Pls NO.

How to watch Luka Doncic in action during Slovenia vs Great Britain?

Slovenia will host Great Britain on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Stozice Arena in Ljubljana. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT).

The Slovenia vs Great Britain game will not be broadcast live on television. However, fans wanting to watch Luka Doncic in action can stream the exhibition matchup live on Courtside 1891.

Meanwhile, Doncic delivered a spectacular performance the last time he suited up for his country. Before exiting with an injury, the Slovenian superstar dazzled with 26 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals in just 17 minutes. Despite his brilliance, Slovenia ultimately fell short in a 100-88 loss.

Doncic and Slovenia will cross swords against Nikola Jokic’s Serbia in their final exhibition game on Aug. 21. The team will then begin their European Championship campaign on Aug. 28 against Poland.