NBA insider: Luka Doncic ‘on course’ to play in All-Star game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been riddled with injuries throughout the entire season, with LeBron James and Austin Reaves missing plenty of time.
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That said, starters Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic have been sidelined recently, but seem to be nearing a return.
Doncic is said to be “good to go” for when Los Angeles returns to action Feb. 20 against the Clippers.
However, he may be targeting a return even sooner.
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Doncic is “on course” to play in Sunday’s All-Star game, representing the World Team. Regardless of if he plays or not, Doncic was named to his sixth All-Star team in eight NBA seasons.
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Doncic missed Los Angeles’ last four games with a hamstring injury after sustaining the injury against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Currently leading the league in points per game, averaging 32.8 per contest, the All-Star game would truly not be the same without Doncic in it.
Suiting up for the World Team would also give him another opportunity to compete with Nikola Jokic, a close friend off the court.
Perhaps the USA vs. World concept is just what Doncic needs to get going in the All-Star game. The Slovenian has yet to score double-figures in the competition, finishing with a career-high eight points in three of five seasons participating.
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Either way, if he’s able to suit up, fans will be excited to see him on the court.
Perhaps, he’ll find himself guarding his current Lakers teammate LeBron James or his former Mavericks teammate Jalen Brunson.
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