Luka Doncic Set to Miss Time for Big Commitment Outside the NBA originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Slovenia superstar Luka Doncic will miss his second consecutive tune-up game as the national team prepares for EuroBasket. Doncic, 26, will sit out Friday’s friendly against Lithuania after playing in the opener on Aug. 8.

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.

However, disaster seemed to strike when Doncic collided with a teammate and appeared to injure his knee. To that point, he had posted 26 points and five assists in the first half, and he was forced to leave the game.