[Saba Sports News] Luka Doncic’s health is crucial for the Dallas Mavericks’ playoff hopes next season. He recently acknowledged the seriousness of his nagging leg injury after playing through it during the World Cup. Doncic expressed uncertainty about his condition, stating, “I do not know what to say. It’s not okay.” Despite the injury, he remains committed to playing, even in Olympic qualifiers, as long as he’s healthy.
Doncic has been dealing with this leg issue since the NBA All-Star game in February, but he previously stated in August that it wasn’t worsening. However, with Slovenia’s underwhelming World Cup performance and limited roster improvements for the Mavericks, fans are concerned about his health and its impact on the team’s prospects.
Doncic’s health is critical for the Mavs, as he was a standout performer last season, averaging 32.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8 assists per game. Without him at his best, the team’s chances could suffer, especially given their lack of offensive firepower beyond Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
While the Mavericks have top-end talent with Doncic and Irving, their supporting cast and roster depth have question marks. Despite efforts to address these issues, they face challenges in areas like size, depth, and perimeter shooting.
The burden will largely fall on Doncic and Irving to elevate the team, potentially surprising the league with an unexpected rise to power if everything aligns perfectly.