“I’m Gonna Go Play”- Luka Doncic’s Olympic Dilemma as Slovenian Broke Silence on National Team’s Availability

Guard Luka Doncic, an All-Star, discussed his chances of representing Slovenia at the Summer Olympics. This season, the standout player for the Dallas Mavericks has played in many games while leading the club to a deep playoff run. Doncic’s body has suffered throughout the Mavs’ postseason run since he also has minor knee problems.

There have been doubts about the five-time All-NBA player’s knee durability throughout the postseason. This raises whether he can represent Slovenia at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024. The star guard revealed his opinions on the subject during his NBA Finals press conference.

Luka Doncic said during the recent press conference: “I think we’ll see how my knees, but if it’s good, I’m gonna go play,”

Luka Doncic says he'll play with Slovenia this summer if his knee is fine… but "we'll see." pic.twitter.com/wxxJrt2shJ

— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) June 5, 2024

Doncic went on to say that he had played many games since the summer of last year. During Slovenia’s 2023 FIBA World Cup participation, the Mavs star led their team on the floor. Doncic participated in eight games during his nation’s run. According to the stats on Proballers, leading the competition in points per game with 27.

Slovenia finished the competition in eighth position, thanks to the Dallas Star. But many are looking for Doncic to play in the upcoming Olympic games and even lead the nation to a deep run.

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Luka Doncic’s Probable Joining Date With the Slovenian National Team

Luka Doncic might not have time for rest since he might have to go straight from leading Slovenia to playing in the Finals. NBA players may start practicing with their respective national teams on June 17. Luka Doncic, though, could find it challenging to do that.

When the four games of the best-of-seven series against the Boston Celtics conclude on June 14, he will take a few days off before rejoining the club. If it goes to seven games (June 23), he won’t have a break in between.

Slovenia’s matches on June 23 will be against Brazil and Lithuania in preparation for the event. However, the Olympic berth competition will begin on July 2. Doncic and his squad will play in Group A against Croatia and New Zealand.

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