It's been quite the summer for Luka Doncic . Recently, he signed a $165 contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers .

Later this month, he will play for the Slovenian National Team in the EuroBasket Tournament beginning August 27. In an interview with the Slovenian sports newspaper Ekipa, Doncic spoke on the Lakers supporting him in this endeavor, per Hoops Hype.

“They support me, they really support me and encourage me to the maximum” he said.

The EuroBasket tournament, held every four years, will go from August 27 to September 14. After the Lakers were eliminated in the playoffs , Doncic joined the Slovenian team camp.

He will play alongside other notable Slovenian players, including Zoran Dragić (Surne Bilbao), Vlatko Čančar (Denver Nuggets), and Klemen Prepelič (Dubai)

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