Latest Luka Doncic Video Concerns Mavericks Fans

Doncic is out for the month with a calf strain, but this latest video has Mavericks fans worrying

Dec 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic went down on Christmas Day with a calf strain in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Dallas Mavericks feared he'd miss extended time, then later announced he'd be out for at least a month before he'd be re-evaluated, and then a further timeline would be clarified. But a video surfacing from Dallas' last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers has Dallas fans concerned he may be out for much longer.

As Friday's third quarter against the Cavs concluded, Doncic got up and hobbled to his scooter before wheeling to the tunnel. And hobbled may be understating his movements.

Here is a negative sign unfortunately from last night pic.twitter.com/AQ9GOSBrZp

— Scott Davis (@scottydfrom23) January 4, 2025

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This has some fans wondering if Doncic could be out for much longer than the month that was announced originally. It wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out through the All-Star break in mid-February, but they'll need him after that for another late-season charge into the playoffs.

Doncic was averaging 28.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG, and 7.6 RPG this season before his latest injury but battled numerous injuries in the early portion of the season, including a calf contusion on the same leg in the preseason. His only priority at this point should be to get 100% healthy, as they won't be able to win a championship without him, even if this is the most talented roster he's had in the NBA.

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