Luka Dončić Ready for Mavericks' Season Opener After Injury: Talks Chemistry with Klay Thompson, Team Goals

Luka Dončić discusses his return from injury, building chemistry with Klay Thompson, and the Mavericks' goals ahead of their season opener after Tuesday's practice.

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DALLAS — Luka Dončić spoke to the media Tuesday after the Dallas Mavericks' latest practice, providing an update on his status ahead of the team’s regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday’s matchup. The Slovenian superstar has been sidelined with a left calf contusion, which kept him out of training camp and all four preseason games.

Dončić, who said he feels fully recovered, expressed his excitement about returning to game action, noting that the team has been practicing intensely as it prepares for Thursday’s season opener. He also discussed building chemistry with new teammate Klay Thompson, what fans can expect from the Mavericks this year, and the development of young players like Dereck Lively II.

With expectations high, Dončić highlighted the team's goals, his offseason focuses after playing with the Slovenian national team, and how Dallas plans to set the tone early in the season.

Full Q&A with Luka Dončić After Tuesday’s Practice