Two days after Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic left a game for his native Slovenia following a right knee injury, he was cleared to resume playing as his national team prepares for the upcoming EuroBasket competition.

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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Injury Update, Austin Reaves Predicted to Leave LA, Playoff Run Incoming?.