Shannon Sharpe downplays Luka Doncic's apparent weight loss
Shannon Sharpe downplays Luka Doncic's apparent weight loss
People on social media have been talking lately about a photo of Luka Doncic attending a Real Madrid game. He looked noticeably slimmer in that photo, and it has created some hope that perhaps he is starting to take his fitness and conditioning seriously.
There have also been a couple of reports that the superstar is starting anew as far as his health and fitness regime. However, Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, a huge LeBron James fan, doesn't seem impressed. He said on his "Nightcap" podcast that he wants to see Doncic in better shape once next season starts.
'I don't care what he looks like right now,' Sharpe said. 'I'm talking about when he comes back to play. I want him to look like this when he comes back to play.'
'…He looks good, but again, I don't worry about what he looks like right now. He ain't got to play for 4-5 months. I want to see what he looks like when he comes back.'
Doncic has been consistently criticized for being pudgy and out of shape. He has often appeared winded late in games, which has impacted not only his defense but perhaps also his shooting.
But if he indeed improves his fitness and conditioning, he could perhaps become an even greater player. That is a scary prospect for the rest of the NBA, given the fact that he already averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists a game as a member of the Lakers following the big trade that sent him there.
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