According to the coach of the Slovenian national team, Luka Dončić is committed to fitness
Luka Dončić should enter the 2022-23 season in the absolute best shape of his professional career. This is clear from recent social media posts by European fans, which capture Luka in a more relaxed setting where it looks extraordinary.
With it being such a dead spot on the basketball calendar (EuroBasket is around the corner, but not here yet), it seems like everyone wants to grab at least the tiniest bit of basketball news.
While Slovenia is preparing for Eurobasket, it seems that the idea of a slimmer and thinner Luka Dončić has made its way into the Slovenian media. SportKlub branch office spoke with Slovenian fitness coach Anžet Macek about Dončić’s regime. Mavs Moneyball reader helped us with the translation.
“Shortly after the end of the season, he contacted me and said he wanted to start preparing immediately,” said Macek. “They worked with Goran Dragić for three weeks. The national team action followed. When he went on vacation, he asked me for a work plan. It remains active. I am in contact with him almost every day. It keeps its shape. He will upgrade everything at national team training, where he will prepare for maximum efforts.”
That’s exactly what excited Mavericks fans have been waiting to hear. While it may seem ridiculous to complain about a player who has made three straight All-NBA first teams, Doncic is the type of once-in-a-generation player who inspires many championship dreams. Doncic is simply that good and has been spectacular over the past few years despite concerns about his fitness. The torn, unpredictable nature of the NBA and international schedule over the past two-plus years since COVID hasn’t helped Doncic maintain some routine, but these comments, along with photos of his progress, should inspire Mavericks fans looking to look ahead to the 2022-23 season.