Luka Doncic is about to begin his seventh season in the NBA and it is likely that he will do so in the best shape since arriving in the United States. Some images published on his Instagram account show him robust, very broad shoulders and with very defined biceps that they had never seen him playing with the Mavericks.
The Slovenian point guard has had time to rest but also to work in the summer. With Slovenia eliminated in the Piraeus Olympic Qualifiers, the star could not attend the Olympic Games and It seems like he has dedicated himself to the gym.at least in recent times, to reach the preseason well.
Luka Doncic, in an image from the Mavericks’ media day..
A recent blow to the left calf has made him stop for a week and not being able to play the first friendly against the Grizzlies, but he has already been seen in training with the rest of his teammates and is close to returning to action.
It seems that Doncic has listened to those who long ago recommended that he take care of his body. “The key to his season will be to stay healthy,” said Dirk Nowitzki a few weeks ago. The talent has always been there, but his physique has failed him on occasions, suffering injuriesespecially in the ankles and knees, or making it reach tired at the end of games after being on the track for a long time. Last season he averaged 37.5 minutes per game.
MVP candidate again
Despite this, he has been in the pools for several seasons for the MVP of the season. Last year was top scorer in the NBA with 33.9 points on averageto which he added 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists. They helped him to be part of the ideal quintet. For the exercise that is about to begin, The general managers of the League see him as the second highest contender for the MVP only behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They do consider him the player who forces rival coaches to make the most adjustments.
If with a physique that was far from being marvelous, Doncic has managed to be an NBA megastar, a permanent contender for MVP and has led the Mavericks to a final, lThe League should worry if appearances are not deceiving and it is in the good shape it seems.