Luka Doncic Says He Should Have Quit After Worsening Hamstring in Lakers' Loss to Thunder

Luka Doncic discussed his season‑ending hamstring injury, saying he felt he should have stopped playing in the first half and that his stubborn desire to win kept him on the court. He took full accountability for aggravating the injury during the Los Angeles Lakers’ last‑season matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers were dominated in that game, trailing by 31 points, yet Doncic asserted the team had the talent to compete for a championship. He expressed clear regret for staying in the game, noting that his decision may have impacted the team’s postseason prospects.