Luka Doncic has officially ruled out participating for Slovenia during the upcoming World Cup qualifying window, confirming that he will not return to the national team later this summer.
Speaking at a Jordan Brand event in Ljubljana, the Los Angeles Lakers star explained that spending time with his family is his top priority during the offseason.
“We already know that I won’t play for the national team. The main reason is my daughters,” Doncic said.
“Everything else is pretty much the same. I’m doing individual workouts, training in the gym, and also playing other sports.
“This year golf has become part of the routine, so it’s a little different. Golf is amazing. We played a lot with the team before.
“Now we can’t because we’re apart. It’s really relaxing – you’re out in nature, away from your phone, at peace. It’s one of the best things.”
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