The Hoops Rehab Show

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a Grade II strain of his hamstring. This normal comes with a timeline of healing of 4-6 weeks. Luka has decided to seek treatment in Europe. Why did he go to Europe and not the USA? Will the expedite healing? Is there major risk with rushing back? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac explain the thought process, the risk, and if this will all workout for the Lakers.  We also discuss Austin Reaves’ injury, what to do with LeBron the rest of the season and what playoff scenario is ideal for the Lakers

Luka Doncic left Thursday night’s game with a hamstring injury and now has been determined a Grade II (Partial Tear). How Long will he be out? Are the Lakers done?
The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the latest news and if the Lakers can stay alive until Luka gets back 

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Howard Beck has been covering the NBA since 1997 and now is a senior writer for the Ringer and Co-host of the “Real Ones” podcast.

Howard Beck joins the Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac to discuss the Lakers resurgence, MVP talk, 65 game rule, and NBA expansion/tanking 
Find out if he thinks the Lakers have a legit chance to win a championship this year. Whether Wemby can actually win MVP and why the 65 game has been a bad idea since its conception. 
With the league ready to vote and make a decision on the NBA expanding to Las Vegas the Ringer’s Howard Beck discusses the possibility of LeBron James owning the team

Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA through the month of March. However, their 9 game winning streak came to an end in Detroit. Can they finish off the season as hot as they have been? Victor Wembanyama has changed the trajectory of the San Antonio Spurs in three years can he actually win NBA this season? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac explain why he might be the most similar player we have seen mentality wise to Kobe Bryant
March madness is here and that means the NBA draft is right around the corner. Who are the can’t miss draft picks in the NBA and why one of them has injury concerns 
Moses Moody suffered one of the most gruesome knee injuries we have seen in a while. What does that mean for him and the Warriors

Lakers won their 7th game in a row by beating the Houston Rockets for the second game in a row. Have they figure out a winning solution that could net them a championship this year. LeBron is on a historic efficient field goal run that he has never done in his career. Does Luka have a real chance at MVP this year? 
The Boston Celtics continue to dominate with Jayson Tatum back in their lineup and have now gone 5-1 when he plays. Does this make them the clear favorites to win the East.
With injuries around the league including Anthony Edwards, Stephen Curry and now Giannis what does this mean for the playoffs. Plus, why Giannis is making it more about himself and risking a catastrophic injury