Luka Doncic has suffered a major blow to his NBA aspirations this season. One of the major pillars of strength for the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic, will be missing one full month of action. In one of the heartbreaking incidents, the Slovenian suffered a calf strain while playing against the Timberwolves. As the Mavericks lost the match 99-105, Doncic, too, was taken under medical supervision.
After careful evaluation, Doncic was deemed unfit to play for a month. His status will be revisited once again in four weeks, as per the latest reports. “Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain on Christmas Day, sources tell ESPN,” wrote Shams Charania on his X account. This update means that the 2019 Rookie of the Year will be missing 16 games for his team.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain on Christmas Day, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/HVrzlaEzOR
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 27, 2024
Now, the Mavericks would surely bear the brunt of their star prospect sitting out. But the missed games might shatter Doncic’s MVP dreams. The 5x All-Star has been in some serious form this season. Doncic has averaged 28.1 points, 7.8 assists, and 8.3 rebounds so far. Thus, it was highly expected that Doncic would be a primary candidate in the MVP race. Unfortunately, with the Slovenian suffering the injury, he might have to wait for another year to fulfill his dreams. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks star recently delved into the possibility of him winning the NBA MVP.
Luka Doncic Gives Priority To His Team
Luka Doncic’s calf injury is not the only injury he has suffered this season. Right from the beginning, the 25-year-old has been ravaged with injuries. In the initial months, Doncic missed six games due to a wrist injury. Next up, a heel contusion resulted in the 5x All-Star sitting out for a couple of games. While these breaks cause a major barrier to his MVP chances, Doncic remains fairly unperturbed.
Luka talks about injuries affecting MVP chances
— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) December 22, 2024
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Recently, speaking with 24UR.com, the 25-year-old reflected on all the important topics. “My focus point really is a ring, so that doesn’t matter right now,” the Mavericks’ star stated. Thus, with his calf injury almost getting him out of MVP contention, it remains to be seen whether Doncic can fulfill his other wish of becoming an NBA champ this season.
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