Luka Doncic plays his first official international game later tonight as Slovenia kicks off its EuroBasket 2025 campaign against Poland, a rematch of their shocking quarterfinal loss three years ago. Tip-off is set for Thursday, August 28 at 2:30 p.m. ET , live from Spodek Arena.

The 26-year-old phenom has spent the summer reshaping both his body and his game after a rocky NBA playoff exit. But before the Lakers can begin building toward their post-LeBron future, Doncic has national pride on the line.

He has already made his mark at EuroBasket, producing multiple memorable performances during the preparation games. While nobody expects Slovenia to have a deep run at the tournament, things can prove unpredictable when a player of Doncic’s calibre leads the charge.

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