After a summer of pulling Slovenia well beyond their wildest imaginations at EuroBasket 2025, Luka Doncic was ready to bring his brand-new body back to the NBA. Rival players, coaches, and other parties are already wishing the Los Angeles Lakers superstar stayed overseas.
Doncic made his preseason debut for Los Angeles against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. With the Lakers leading the Suns 66-56 at the half, it did not take long for the presence of the superstar point guard to be felt mightily on the court.
At the break, Doncic has posted 22 points, leading the Lakers in scoring with an efficient 6-of-10 from the field.