Lakers star Luka Doncic breaks silence on hamstring injury
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on April 2, ending his regular season and delaying his playoff participation; his recovery timeline was extended from the initial 4-6 weeks to 8 weeks, with a potential return around May 28.
- Doncic has started running on the injured hamstring and is undergoing a careful rehabilitation process, including four PRP injections received in Spain to accelerate healing.
- Despite the injury, Doncic praised his team's performance in the playoffs and expressed frustration at being sidelined during a critical time, emphasizing his commitment to returning as soon as possible.
- The Lakers lost Game 1 of the second-round series against the Thunder without Doncic, but his expected return could strengthen the team alongside LeBron James and Austin Reaves, boosting their chances of a postseason upset.
- Doncic had an outstanding season before the injury, leading the league in scoring and helping the Lakers secure fourth place in the Western Conference, though he was not named an MVP finalist.
