Luka Dončić’s Miraculous Recovery: What Really Happened After His Shocking EuroBasket Knee Crash?

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AdvertisementDončić signed a three-year, 5 million max contract with the Lakers in early August. After joining the team in a shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks last season, Dončić put up his usual numbers in 28 games in Los Angeles. Dončić, 26, averaged 28.2 points and 8.1 rebounds following the trade.It’s a promising update for Dončić, who left Saturday’s EuroBasket exhibition game against Latvia after a teammate fell on his knee. Dončić limped off the court and did not return to that contest.

It’s a promising update for Dončić, who left Saturday’s EuroBasket exhibition game against Latvia after a teammate fell on his knee. Dončić limped off the court and did not return to that contest.

Following the team’s early playoff exit, Dončić has committed himself to working even harder this offseason. The star guard reportedly dropped roughly 31 pounds thanks to a new training regime.For all his success in the NBA, Dončić has faced questions about his offseason conditioning throughout his career. If he can put those concerns to bed, it’s possible Dončić can unlock an even greater level during the 2025-26 NBA season, a terrifying thought for opposing defenders.