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Luka Doncic’s Father Claps Back At People Who Question Luka’s Conditioning And Weight: “If He’s So Bad, Like Everybody Says, Stop Him On The Court.”

Luka Doncic has faced a lot of criticism over the years for his conditioning but his father has come out to defend him.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Sep 8, 2022
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Luka Doncic is proving that he is one of the best players in the world, if not the best, every single time he takes the court. On the second night of a back-to-back at EuroBasket 2022, Doncic dropped the second-highest individual point total in the competition’s history with a 47-piece against the French national team headlined by NBA talents Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier.

Doncic proves his doubters wrong every time he takes the court, yet many have still found reasons to criticize Doncic, primarily his body. After coming into the season out of shape last year, Luka’s lack of conditioning has become a major talking point. However, his father, Sasa Doncic, put that to bed after Luka’s historic performance against France in an exclusive with BasketNews.

“What do I really think? People who say that should ask themselves if they know what basketball is. If they see a problem with Luka, that he has too much weight or I don’t even know what… He’s Top 5 in the NBA. He’s almost the MVP of every game here in the EuroBasket. And everybody is talking about some bad things. But go to the court and try to stop him. If he’s so bad, like everybody says, stop him on the court.” (h/t BasketNews)

The first and only thing Luka Doncic's father Sasa asked his son straight after the game wasn't about the 47-point show at all.

The interview with Sasa Doncic was entertaining as always.https://t.co/73kJGpjrrz

— Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo) September 7, 2022


Will Luka Doncic’s Conditioning Be A Worry Next Season?

Luka likes to live his life the way he sees fit. As long as he is dominating on the court, it shouldn’t matter to anyone what his size is. However, Doncic has put in an active effort to slim down this offseason and is looking like he’s in terrific shape at EuroBasket. 

Considering training camp doesn’t start too long after EuroBasket, Doncic will go into the season in shape. The only question is whether the wear and tear from the tournament will wear him down. 

As long as Luka is the leader on the court, nobody is going to care about how much weight he carries or whether he looks chubby. He has fought through those criticisms in past seasons to be a force in the league, and he will hope to do so again this season. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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