pokerawz | Lakers

163 | 5 hours ago

He was riding around on his e-bike yesterday lol

nahwhatever-whynot | Rockets

94 | 4 hours ago

Biking doesn’t cause a lot of strain unlike jumping

Glock13Purdy | Lakers

63 | 4 hours ago

yeah also the other thing is that basketball requires a different stratosphere of strain than 99% of other human activities. that’s why guys that have torn ACLs and stuff are able to walk around fine fairly soon after the injury, but the second they step on the court they’d be toast.

Jamar1James23

1 | 10 minutes ago

I’ve seen Luka drop 40 without jumping

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ilikebourbon_ | Lakers

5 | 4 hours ago

Probably lowest impact you can do to your hamstring assuming he’s not on clipless

530nairb | Kings

6 | 4 hours ago

Biking is less strain on the hamstrings than walking. The only way I could see the hamstrings being worked in a significant way from cycling is if the seat is too high.

RiseStock

2 | an hour ago

It’s also an ebike

Comfortable-Spell-75 | Mavericks

26 | 4 hours ago

I’ve also seen Derrick Rose riding a bicycle in DC during Playoffs against Wizards. Means absolutely nothing lol. He didn’t play a single minute that series.

Kind-Comparison2371

2 | an hour ago

I don’t understand that lol, I’ve gotten PRP injections and was on such a tight protocol the first two weeks, couldn’t jog or run or bike until at least week 4.

UberAlec

3 | an hour ago

E-bike. Hes not really exerting force

MyTeamsSuck99

136 | 4 hours ago

he shouldn’t play. PLaying on a hurt hamstring permamently altered hardens career in 2021. Made sense for him at that time since that was his best chance at a ring, but this isn’t the case for luka. Lakers aren’t beating okc or spurs with reaves also hurt and dominayton at center.

gigglios

41 | 3 hours ago

This. Harden was an mvp tier 1 superstar prior to that injury and really didnt look the same again.

Luka isnt winning a title this season even if he avgs 35 12 10. No point playing hurt.

CanweCanweCleanIt | Lakers

7 | 3 hours ago

If he averages 35 12 10 I’d give us a pretty good shot lmao.

Wrong-Vermicelli4723

8 | 2 hours ago

I wouldn’t , dudes great but he isn’t winning it this year.

CanweCanweCleanIt | Lakers

-11 | 2 hours ago

If AR comes back and Luka averages 35 12 and 10 I’d give us a very real shot. That’s like saying we get current jokic to come to the lakers right now lmao. Those numbers are so ridiculous it really would give us a chance.

whenishit-itsbigturd

-1 | an hour ago

Luka vs OKC is a coin flip. They’re the only team that’s perfectly capable of locking him up

And that’s with a good team behind Luka

CanweCanweCleanIt | Lakers

-1 | an hour ago

What does that even mean? It’s a coin flip if he has a good team? It sorta depends on who he has around him. Idk how to even evaluate your statement

Robinsonirish | Finland

2 | an hour ago

They’re saying Lakers aren’t a good team.

CanweCanweCleanIt | Lakers

-3 | an hour ago

Again, what the hell does that mean? What is a good team? OKC is literally an all-time great team, so, no, Luka would need more than just a good team to take down OKC.

But if Luka averaged the best numbers anyone ever has in a playoff series, then id give him a shot against OKC with the current lakers team and AR. Maybe a 20-30% shot but still a shot and not a coin flip.

whenishit-itsbigturd

1 | 37 minutes ago

Luka averaging his normal numbers is the coinflip. In his last 10 vs OKC he’s only gotten more than 22 points 4 times.

OKC would be in the 2nd round so I doubt AR plays. Even if AR plays, in the 4 games Luka has played for the Lakers vs OKC, he’s gotten more than 22 points twice (23 and 30). AR played all 4 of those games.

OKC has Luka’s number. Dallas doesn’t win that series without MJ Washington.

Nasa3000xx

1 | 24 minutes ago

Are you a Mavs fan?

whenishit-itsbigturd

1 | 16 minutes ago

Not anymore. Luka Doncic plays for the Lakers now.

PeanutFarmer69 | Nets

1 | 7 minutes ago

I think this is a false narrative, he already was starting to look like current harden for the rockets and the nets when he got traded.

The hamstring injury didn’t help things but he was already declining due to age. He was never close to MVP harden as a Net (in part due to becoming more of a facilitator and in part because he came into that season out of shape).

Obviously don’t rush Luka back if he’s not ready but I don’t see any reason a player in their prime couldn’t rehab and come back from a second injury.

archerarcher0 | Celtics

1 | an hour ago

Okay sure but harden was also what, like 32 years old?

And he was still really good beyond that, is it possible he just began declining at a pretty reasonable age? He was never really in immaculate shape to begin with

Iloveskinnywomen

-38 | 4 hours ago

How you gonna guide another man what he shouldn’t do with his life while he making millions & you just a consumer.

Zywooooooo181 | Lakers

23 | 3 hours ago

This is a public forum in which all of us share our opinions. That’s the whole point of Reddit.

Outside-Sector9818 | Kings

9 | 3 hours ago

Put that fool in his place, my G

Iloveskinnywomen

-13 | 3 hours ago

Change your flair go suck the thunder or nuggets off some more

Zywooooooo181 | Lakers

9 | 3 hours ago

Whatever that means.

DeCzar

2 | 2 hours ago

Lmao right? what is brother going on about. English clearly isn’t his strong suit

SwizzGod | Lakers

2 | an hour ago

😂 right. Bros just yapping

Luka77GOATic | Serbia

47 | 5 hours ago

If the Lakers don’t at least split the home games 1-1, there’s no possible way he returns in my opinion.

Glock13Purdy | Lakers

13 | 4 hours ago

even then, there’s like a sub 5% chance the lakers fully healthy make a real run at the chip. might as well just sit and rest and come back next season better. Luka has already played through so many injuries, I feel like its fair to let him sit back and be smart for this one.

KhanQu3st | Mavericks

22 | 4 hours ago

Just wait for him to go play in Europe while recovering in the offseason lol, it’s like clockwork

Luka77GOATic | Serbia

13 | 4 hours ago

No Europe this year, every 4 years there is a year without one of the big 3 events (FIBA, Olympics and EuroBasket).

killersky99

5 | 2 hours ago

We should all know by now that even if the Lakers are down 0-3 and he’s somewhat healthy, he will suit up.

SwizzGod | Lakers

2 | an hour ago

As much as I want to see him I’m good either way. I’ve gotten over the initial disappointment

AgadorFartacus | Celtics

-18 | 4 hours ago

He’ll play. The injury was oversold from the start to make him look better. It’s classic Luka playoff stuff.

YeehawDaniels | Jazz

10 | 4 hours ago

When has Luka ever oversold an injury in the playoffs?

AgadorFartacus | Celtics

-10 | 4 hours ago

2024

Glock13Purdy | Lakers

13 | 4 hours ago

the year his knees were bleeding every game and he had to bandage and re-bandage his limbs between halves? genuinely wtf are u talking about lmao

AgadorFartacus | Celtics

-17 | 4 hours ago

Oh no! Not bandages! He had one those special knee injuries that just so happened to get much worse right after a missed shot, embarrassing turnover, or blow-by.

Dry-Razzmatazz1239

13 | 4 hours ago

Doesn’t compare to Paul Pierce’s wheelchair injury, thats forsure

AgadorFartacus | Celtics

-7 | 4 hours ago

You lash out about Pierce because you know I’m right about Luka.

Dry-Razzmatazz1239

8 | 3 hours ago

I don’t fall for the troll tricks because I know you’re a troll

AgadorFartacus | Celtics

-5 | 3 hours ago

You lash out at me personally because you know I’m right about Luka.

Ilikesporks_ | Lakers

15 | 5 hours ago

he shouldn’t come back unless we’re either up a game or tied in the series

Ok_Possible_5702

25 | 4 hours ago

I guess the series is tied 0-0 so…….

dangderr

-2 | an hour ago

What’s the point of coming back if it’s tied 1-1. Or even up 2-1?

You’re losing to OKC next round.

It’s short sighted thinking. Unless you’re a team like Charlotte where winning a series actually matters, what’s the point? You’re not getting anywhere this year with Luka not at 100% and Reaves out.

markmaybach

1 | 25 minutes ago

Because these are ultra competitive athletes not some dudes who play ball on tier 3 at REC League lol

FreddyKruegersGlove | Lakers

0 | an hour ago

Because not only is he Uber competitive and will want to play if his body allows it, but also because anything can happen in a 7 game series. Hell, Phoenix may beat OKC, you never know

samhit_n | Lakers

4 | 4 hours ago

I would have supported the idea of Luka returning quickly if we were on the other side of the bracket. We shouldn’t risk Luka’s health just to face OKC in the 2nd round.

Dry-Razzmatazz1239

31 | 4 hours ago

Should honestly rest him all of next year as well, no sense if OKC is going to be out there

Relatively_Cool | Lakers

12 | an hour ago

Thank you lmao. Tired of the “no one except Thunder, Spurs, Celtics should even try” sentiment on this sub

Dry-Razzmatazz1239

8 | an hour ago

Easy upvotes for a Laker flair to say that defeatist shit

dangderr

8 | an hour ago

Rest Luka until Shai and Jokic and Wemby retire. Then make a real run for a ring.

esports_consultant

-4 | 4 hours ago

I want to know if he flew private or international business class.

ajpg2 | Supersonics

1 | 19 minutes ago

What the fuck do you think

Luka Doncic has returned to Los Angeles and will be reevaluated after receiving treatment in Spain