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"They'd come out there and destroy you, win games, but with a big smile" - Tyson Chandler calls Luka Doncic modern-day Magic Johnson originally appeared on Basketball Network.

While Doncic limped back to the locker room after this, he was diagnosed with just a knee contusion, reports Marc Stein. Doncic will return to practice with the Slovenian team on Monday as they gear up for the start of EuroBasket at the end of the month, adds Dan Woike of The Athletic.

Tyson Chandler was a major piece of the lone championship in Dallas Mavericks history, anchoring the defense of a team that shut dwn the first year of the Miami Heat's Big 3. He was in Manchester for Basketball Without Borders Europe camps,

On Sunday, Slovenia’s basketball federation confirmed that Luka Doncic is likely to rejoin team training this week and looks fit.

There’s no greater honor for an athlete than representing your country. Last summer’s Olympics proved that, as fans around the world were treated to some of the best and most competitive basketball imaginable.

So you know the Lakers are definitely holding their collective breath right now after seeing Doncic suffer a potential injury while playing for Slovenia during the EuroBasket 2025 tournament.

The Basketball Federation of Slovenia also made an announcement about Doncic’s status on Sunday, confirming that the Lakers guard is not injured. He is expected to join the team as they prepare for another friendly, this time against Great Britain.

Luka Doncic had an injury scare while playing for Slovenia in a tune-up game for EuroBasket when teammate Gregor Hrovat fell into Doncic’s knee. Luka Doncic’s teammate fell into him and the Lakers star appeared to injure his knee. Doncic asked out of the game and went back to the Slovenia locker room. pic.twitter.com/RLSDjpeQkS

While signing autographs, a Lithuanian kid handed him a 20-euro bill for a signature. Luka Doncic pretended to slip the cash into his pocket.

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - AUGUST 8: Luka Doncic of Slovenia warms up before the international basketball friendly match between Slovenia and Germany at Dvorana Stozice, on August 8, 2025 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

After being criticized for his shortcomings on defense all offseason, Luka Doncic showcased incredible defensive discipline during a recent friendly matchup against Latvia.