Luka Doncic, with a towel draped over his shoulders, sat in a high chair to take questions Tuesday afternoon for the first time since Media Day on Sept. 30. After a swig of Gatorade, the Mavericks star spoke briefly about a calf contusion in his left leg that derailed his participation in the team’s four-game preseason schedule.

Leading up to the start of the NBA season, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic made it clear how he feels about his injury and his chances of playing in the opener. A new NBA season is starting, bringing with it the hopes of several teams striving for the coveted championship ring.