09-17-2025, 09:58 AM
(09-17-2025, 09:34 AM)michaeltex Wrote: Well, WSJ can call it a revenge tour, but that level of emotion is hard to maintain over an 82+ games schedule. To me, it's sad Luka had to get publicly shamed before he would commit to getting in NBA-level shape. If he really loved DAL, he would have been more responsive to internal criticism and coaching. I guess if you think you are untouchable, then it's hard to motivate yourself to do the hard stuff.
He may be a monster to start this year, but we'll see if he can maintain it all season, once the fatigue of B2B, 3in4 and 4in5 schedules sets in.
FWIW, I really liked the news that Klay set up a team bonding event in CA a few weeks back. That's an aspect that Luka, who spends his summers in Europe, has never participated in. I was looking forward to seeing how the team gelled last season after the shared experience of a Finals run and most of the roster back, but injuries and Nico blew that up. I'm hoping the offseason bonding helps DAL get off to a better start.
We'll see what happens when he has that first injury that keeps him out 2 to 3 weeks
Will he let himself go and gain 15+ pounds or will be stay locked in? Amazing just how quickly he can put on weight