Luka Doncic optimistic after hamstring setback following All‑Star Game

All‑Star cameo and injury management

After a short, cautious appearance for Team World at this year’s NBA All‑Star Game, Luka Doncic gave a positive update on his hamstring situation. He had missed multiple games before the break with a strained left hamstring but was cleared to play only limited minutes at the showcase as a precaution.

The plan was clearly to protect him for the long run: coaches kept his court time small to avoid making the issue worse, balancing his competitive desire to play with the need to manage the injury.

Outlook for the rest of the season

Doncic said his recovery is moving in the right direction and that he’s been working to get back to full strength. He admitted he wanted to be available for the last game before the break but wasn’t quite ready yet, and expects to be closer to 100% once regular‑season play resumes.

The limited All‑Star minutes were part of a deliberate strategy to enter the second half of the season in the best possible shape. Fans and commentators reacted positively to the update, since his availability will be important for his team’s push toward the playoffs. The team will likely continue monitoring his workload as they ramp back up into the stretch run.