Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is one of the NBA's most exciting young players to watch. There are a few flaws to his game that is clearly overshadowed by his positives. However, there's one thing Dallas' Wonder Boy cannot escape from: talks about his weight. Doncic is noticeably thicker if you put him beside other players of his draft class. His weight is definitely slowing him down, allowing defenders to catch up to him. It's due to comments about his weight that Doncic made a promise to Mavs owner Mark Cuban: he will gain a six-pack in order to silence his critics.
Tamara Jolee asked about the progress of his challenge, and Luka had a hilarious response to that:
One more important note, @luka7doncic said “awww no six-pack…” when I asked for an update. “I have one, I have one ab…” he laughed
— Tamara Jolee (@TamaraJolee) August 29, 2019
However, Doncic is not taking this lightly. He has been working out more frequently with trainers in order to bring his weight down. Moreover, Cuban has arranged for him a personal chef that will cook all of his meals for him.
Doncic's most recent posts on social media show him getting more cuts and looking leaner as well.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B05z23YhDXo/?utm_source=ig_embed
If he does manage to cut down his weight before the season begins, we can only expect his already-incredible rookie numbers to skyrocket. The Slovenian phenom averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on a 43% shooting clip. he is toe-to-toe with LeBron James when it comes to overall impact as a rookie.
He is also known for a deadly stepback that is rivaling James Harden's. His court vision is extraordinary, finding teammates while being smothered by defenders. He also has the clutch gene and isn't afraid to take the last-second shot.
If we add a lean frame to his already-impressive skill set, who knows what Luka Doncic will do in the league?
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