People are calling Luka Doncic fat and he has a message for the critics who think he’s out of shape for an elite athlete
People are calling Luka Doncic fat and the Slovenian sensation is not bothered. Doncic is telling haters that he does not care that they talk about his weight. He’s talked about how he would not have made it to where he is today if he listened to things that people he doesn’t know say about him. Fans have also been worried that Luka will not be in his best physical condition to start the new NBA season.
If Eurobasket 2022 is anything to go by then Dallas Mavericks fans have nothing to fear. Not only is Luka looking like he’s in better shape than ever before, but throughout the tournament he has been on fire. He has not missed a step and guided Slovenia to the Quarter-Final of Eurobasket 2022 before being knocked out by Poland in what was a closely contested game.
In addition to that, the way that Luka Doncic plays basketball has never been adversely affected by his weight. Over the span of his four-year NBA career Doncic has averaged 26.4 points per game, 8 assists per game and 8.5 rebounds per game and has been selected to the All-NBA 1st team for the last 3 seasons.
Does Luka Doncic’s weight affect his ability to play?
Luka Doncic plays a style of basketball that does not need him to be extremely skinny or fast. In fact, many would argue that his slightly bulky frame gives him good leverage against big men in the NBA. In addition to that, Doncic is sound in the fundamentals of the game. He has excellent footwork and shot-making ability that make up for his apparent lack of pace. If he finds himself in a corner, he dribbles his way into some space to make the shot.
Luka is also one of the best passers in the NBA today and if he ever needs to, he can find the open man in the best position. He is one of the most dynamic and gifted offensive players the NBA has ever seen, so even if people call Luka Doncic fat he’s likely to go out and drop a 30 point triple-double on their favorite team.
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