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Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks’ superstar, is known for his incredible talent on the basketball court. As one of the brightest young stars in the NBA, he has already made a significant impact in his career, and he is now set to participate in his fourth NBA All-Star Game. However, despite the excitement that comes with playing in such a high-profile event, Doncic recently revealed what he’s really looking forward to during his NBA ALL star Weekend.

On being asked about what he looks forward to during NBA all star weekend, Luka Doncic said, ?Sunday, when I fly to Mexico.? Doncic in the interview after the game comments took many fans and journalists by surprise, and it immediately raised questions about what he meant by this statement.?

Luka Doncic talks about his all star weekend plan?

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Luka Doncic’s recent comments about looking forward to flying to Mexico during the All-Star break take on added significance in light of his recent injury. During a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night, Doncic suffered a right heel contusion injury after an awkward fall while driving to the basket in the third quarter. Given this latest setback, Doncic’s comments about flying to Mexico take on a new meaning. It’s possible that he sees the break as a chance to get some rest and recuperate from his injury, in the hopes of returning to full strength for the second half of the season.

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For Mavericks fans, the injury to Doncic is undoubtedly a cause for concern. They will no doubt be hopeful that he can recover quickly and continue to lead the team towards success. In the meantime, the All-Star break provides a chance for everyone to regroup and refocus, and hopefully, come back stronger in the second half of the season. While some fans have taken a lighthearted approach to Doncic’s comments, others have expressed concern about his well-being. In addition to the comments about not getting fat, some fans have suggested that Doncic might be tired. Here are some fan reactions to the post shared by Grant Afseth on twitter :

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Doncic?s comments on impact of healthier players on the team

Doncic’s injury highlights the importance of having a healthy team heading into the latter stages of the season. As Doncic himself noted, the Mavericks have been missing key players like Maxi Kleber due to injury, and getting everyone back to full strength will be crucial for the team’s playoff hopes. He also added in the interview after the game that ??But I think when we?re fully healthy we have a dangerous team. Over the break, for me, I just want to get a little healthier and just relax a little bit. Have some rest.?

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Regardless of the intentions behind his comments, it’s clear that Doncic’s health will be a key factor in the Mavericks’ success going forward. As one of the team’s best players, he will need to be at his best in order for the team to make a deep playoff run.