Aug 2, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka attends a press conference for guard Luka Doncic (77) announcing the signing of a 3-year, $165 million contract extension at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Ends Injury Concern, Rob Pelinka Reveals Comp for Rookie, More

Originally posted on Los Angeles Lakers on SI
By Nelson Espinal | Last updated Aug 20, 2025 10:59 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic put injury concerns to rest after having an amazing performance on Tuesday for Slovenia.

Doncic suffered a right knee contusion on Saturday, raising concerns since NBA training camps are coming up, but he played on Tuesday and looked as good as ever.

He scored 28 points, dropped 10 assists, and grabbed six rebounds in 28 minutes.

In other news, president of basketball operations, Rob Pelinka, gave a major comparison for rookie Adou Thiero. He compared him to an All-Defensive team-caliber talent.

Thiero is an athletic freak who plays hard at all time and possess good defensive instincts. The Lakers need defense alongside Doncic, and the organization hopes that their second-round pick will deliver.

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