11-11-2021, 11:14 AM
(11-11-2021, 09:51 AM)michaeltex Wrote: Luka
I find "Luka is fat and unprofesional" theories extremely disrespectful. Its basically totally same thing as me repeating over and over 50 times a day how I am worried "insert favorite poster name" has an IQ of 50, because his posts don't look intelligent to me. I think no one would like that. None of us really knows how hard (or not) Luka works out, what is his prefered playing weight or how muscolar or not he is. We actually know that he is extremely strong, shown both in his games and opponents/teammates statements. We also know he is a very good basketball player. We also know that Mavs were a tanking team in his rookie season and are a solid playoff contender ever since.
There are many possible reasons for Luka slump. One of them, which I think has not been considered enough, is a fact that Luka played competitive basketball year round. He had first peak of the season in the playoffs and he showed as best version of himself. Than he immediately had Olympic qualifiers where he was again his best self again. That was followed by Olympic tournament where Luka again looked like best player in the world. I think it is impossible to be "on fire" year round. I think most of players have their ups and downs during long season with the goal being to be in top form in time it matters most. I think Luka simply needs to recharge his batteries more from mental then physical perspective. Become "hungry" again. It is very difficult to get up after your peak of the season is finished and be your best self in the endless 82 games regular season. I have little worries Luka will come around at some point.