The moment came late in the game. Even as Luka Doncic was riding another spectacular night for the Los Angeles Lakers, cameras caught him suddenly reaching toward his inner thigh. It was a sharp gesture, one that made fans gasp and say, “Uh-oh, what happened?”
He finished the night with 43 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists yet that small gesture overshadowed everything. Despite the stellar stat line, the team fell to the Golden State Warriors 119-109. Luckily for Luka, the gesture that didn’t seem to slow him down happened near the end of the game, but the fact that it happened was enough to draw attention.
Luka’s reaction says it all and fans are worried
In a season where the Lakers are adjusting and missing LeBron James due to sciatica, every little sign of vulnerability stands out. Doncic’s dominance is unquestioned, but durability matters. For the Lakers, having their star healthy is non-negotiable.
Luka Doncic has shown that his move to the Los Angeles Lakers was more than just a jersey change: in 28 games with the team, he’s already averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. After a trade that shook the NBA, that level of performance proves the Lakers bet on a true leader.
In his post-game comments, Doncic tried to ease the worries. “It’s probably nothing,” he said. “Just felt it a little bit because my hip went [the opposite] way. Felt it a little bit, but it’s probably nothing.”
There’s reason for optimism. The Lakers will have a few days of practice and recovery before their next game, giving him time to heal and make sure he’s ready to keep contributing to his team. If that gesture truly was “nothing,” then consider the alarm turned off for now.
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