MAVS NEWS:

[Ghost of Podkolzin]

" I think most of us agree that the Mavs have to do something to get him through the season healthier. " ... I don't. Not in that "we will ensure it happens" way, at least. 

Until Luka himself makes his personal conditioning the priority (and I don't see evidence that he has), it's a fools errand for anyone to think there's an answer available to the Mavs. You can't fix someone - you can only help someone who had seen the need and is personally committed to do what it takes.

Luka will DEMAND to play. A lot. In a screw you sort of mindset. Not wanting to be benched. It's up to him to make and keep a commitment to have his body in optimal physical shape for the rigors of the competition.

There have been many superstars who struggled with their conditioning.  Moses Malone.  Barkley.  Shaq.  You can't simply say it's up to Luka and the team can't do anything about it.  Luka's never going to be Giannis, but you have to manage his minutes.  I think having Din will help.  I also think Luka needs to play off the ball more when Kyrie is on the court.  The level of energy he gives on offense with the enormous usage just isn't sustainable as he gets older.

Luka is at the point in his career that championships are the only goal.