12-07-2021, 12:58 PM
(12-07-2021, 12:50 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: Weight and conditioning are two different things. Luka's conditioning may not be a huge issue but he would be better if he stayed in shape versus playing his way into shape.
I am not arguing that, but what do we want them to do that they aren't doing?
Also, this isn't to excuse Luka, but let's not pretend that all the highly paid players in the league keep themselves in pristine shape 365 day/year. Guys typically are in better shape, excluding injuries, after they have played for a while than they are on the first day of training camp. Yes, there are a few guys like LeBron, who devotes his life to keeping his body in top condition all the time. But getting better conditioned with training camp and playing is pretty much a way of life in the NBA. The guys mostly stay in shape, but not necessarily in peak shape, off season. Including the max players. Yes, it might be better if Luka had a LeBron-like obsession with his body. But he doesn't. So do the Mavs try to help him, or banish him from the team in disgust?