When Will Luka Doncic Debut With The Lakers? Soon, But Not Before His Calf Strain Is Totally Healed

The Los Angeles Lakers' acquisition of Luka Doncic has altered the future of a franchise that had been trying to squeeze one more championship run out of 40-year-old LeBron James' partnership with Anthony Davis.

The Lakers' next decade suddenly looks much brighter with Doncic at center stage, and they could even contend for a ring this year if Doncic makes a quick connection with James. It's even more possible if the Lakers can acquire a center to fill the massive void left by Davis.

Any big finish to this season will begin only after Doncic returns to full strength and makes his Lakers debut, however.

The 25-year-old Slovenian scorer hasn't played since Christmas, and his absence has been long enough to preclude him from qualifying for the All-NBA team, which he has made in the past five consecutive seasons.

What is Luka's injury?