Slovenia veteran reveals Luka Doncic has not spoken to team despite Lakers visit

Luka Doncic has yet to speak with his Slovenian national team teammates while sitting out this summer for family reasons, focusing on hosting the Los Angeles Lakers' minicamp in Slovenia ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers. Veteran center Alen Omic confirmed Doncic has not spoken to players or offered motivational words during the Lakers' stay. Omic stated, 'No, he did not speak. He has his obligations; we leave him alone, he leaves us alone.' The absence stems from Doncic prioritizing family time, particularly with his daughters, as he explained in June. Slovenia coach Aleksander Sekulic excluded Doncic from the preliminary roster for August games, citing personal reasons. Slovenia is in a tight World Cup qualifying group, currently fifth at 3-3, with France leading at 5-1. The team faces France in Paris on August 27 and Hungary at Stozice Arena on August 30. Meanwhile, Doncic is hosting the Lakers in Slovenia, organizing offseason activities like basketball workouts, fishing, and Slovenian-themed team bonding events.