Although he missed the playoffs, Doncic said he enjoyed playing with his Lakers teammates.

2026-05-14 13:45

Although he missed the playoffs, Doncic said he enjoyed playing with his Lakers teammates.


In a recent interview, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic spoke about his ongoing recovery process, saying that playing for the Lakers is very meaningful and that he enjoys playing with his teammates on the court.


In April of this year, 27-year-old Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain in his left leg, which prevented him from playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs.


In the fourth round of the NBA playoff semifinals, the Los Angeles Lakers, despite a series of hard-fought points from Rui Hachimura, Austin Reeves, and LeBron James, ultimately lost 110-115 to the Oklahoma City Thunder and were eliminated with a 0-4 series score.


Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic said, "It's really frustrating. I know a lot of people want me to come back, but obviously I'm a long way from that. There are some things in the media that aren't true, and those people haven't seen my MRI report or know the details, so they're not accurate. If I can play, I'll give it my all, and everyone in the locker room knows that."


"I'm currently doing strength training, running, and shooting practice, but I haven't done any contact drills yet. Those will probably have to wait for the next week or two."


Luka Doncic also said, "I want to spend time with my daughters, that's the most important thing on my mind right now. Secondly, of course, is to train hard and prepare for the new season."


“I feel very comfortable here. I love living here and I love playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s one of the greatest teams in the world, and being a player for the Los Angeles Lakers means a lot to me. Like I said, I feel great here, so I have nothing more to add.”


When discussing the team's strong performance at the end of the regular season, Luka Doncic shared, "I think that period was really great, and the atmosphere in the locker room was fantastic. Every time we stepped onto the court, everyone was fighting, and most importantly, everyone was enjoying the game, so that sprint was very special."


"We are a great team with great chemistry. It was an incredible experience to play with Austin Reeves and LeBron James. They are both great players, and it was a pleasure to play alongside them."


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