Will Luka finally start taking care of his body and playing defense now?

NBAicons · 02-02-2025, 09:57 AM

Lots of excitement about Luka going to join LeBron and the Lakers. But his conditioning is atrocious and he plays no defense. Will Luka finally start taking care of his body and playing defense now?

Bosoxfan5990 · 02-02-2025, 10:13 AM

Nope. Once a fatty, always a fatty.

majestik101 · 02-02-2025, 10:16 AM

Fat chance.

PKIPP · 02-02-2025, 10:17 AM

Nah. This isn’t gonna motivate him besides for the 3 times a year he plays Dallas. He will absolutely destroy them.

His motivation should have been there all along after not winning and mvp the last 3-4 years when he’s considered the favorite every pre-season. His motivation should be losing in the finals.

He thinks he can get by with doing things his way. And he’s right to an extent. But this isn’t gonna make him work any harder. Honestly only going to make his head bigger being in LA on a team with LeBron.

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dantheman514 · 02-02-2025, 10:59 AM

I think LeBron will be a good influence on him when it comes to conditioning.

hermanotarjeta · 02-02-2025, 11:05 AM

I’m sure he is committed to doing so.

Sincerely,

Zion Williamson

NBAicons · 02-02-2025, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

I’m sure he is committed to doing so.

Sincerely,

Zion Williamson

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Originally Posted by majestik101

Fat chance.

Lolzzzz

bkcardcollector · 02-03-2025, 08:37 AM

ill drink to that

Nomad · 02-03-2025, 11:21 AM

You all seem to be saying this is the greatest Luka sell opportunity ever.

rms13 · 02-03-2025, 11:28 AM

I'll say yes and no. As someone who's lived in LA for 20 years I'd say it's a lot harder to be fat here then it is in Texas. He's going to get shunned from social circles he'll be in in LA if he doesn't have a six pack (and I'm not talking about beer). AD came here and got all juiced up and looking like a pro wrestler. I'm sure Luka will fall in line.

I'm sure he'll figure out defense in the same way as Lebron. Never give any effort except in the final 30 seconds of big games or playoff games. But that is all he needs to do. It's not his job to gas himself out playing defense like Dyson Daniels for 35 minutes.

JRX · 02-03-2025, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rms13

I'll say yes and no. As someone who's lived in LA for 20 years I'd say it's a lot harder to be fat here then it is in Texas. He's going to get shunned from social circles he'll be in in LA if he doesn't have a six pack (and I'm not talking about beer). AD came here and got all juiced up and looking like a pro wrestler. I'm sure Luka will fall in line.

I'm sure he'll figure out defense in the same way as Lebron. Never give any effort except in the final 30 seconds of big games or playoff games. But that is all he needs to do. It's not his job to gas himself out playing defense like Dyson Daniels for 35 minutes.

There are so many roids and ozempic flowing around LA, he'll be fine lol

rms13 · 02-03-2025, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JRX

There are so many roids and ozempic flowing around LA, he'll be fine lol

Yes, I can confirm! Although Ozempic is a Danish product and their government has threatened to stop selling it to the US because of the Greenland situation. But some lab here will figure out how to manufacture it if they haven't already

gomiamigo · 02-03-2025, 03:18 PM

Semaglutides are already being made by multiple pharmas in the US.

Lilly has their two weight-loss products selling billions just like Novo does. That's why LLY is up to $800bn market cap, give or take.

seanbros55 · 02-03-2025, 03:38 PM

He’s about to find out that a pack of smokes is 3x in CA than in TX

duwal · 02-03-2025, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dantheman514

I think LeBron will be a good influence on him when it comes to conditioning.

I think it might be the opposite effect, Luka knows someone else is going to be even more active and handle the ball more than him

asujbl · 02-03-2025, 05:19 PM

2 different questions lumped together

LeBron will absolutely keep him in better shape. I didn’t say great shape. Better shape

Defense is for people that aren’t triple double machines

He won’t care about that

mikejones · 02-04-2025, 04:16 PM

He'll definitely be doing one thing better being with lebron. We can start calling him Luflop.

SandStoneSports · 02-04-2025, 04:45 PM

Further proof people dont bother watching the games to shape their own opinions. Try being "out of shape" and play the amount of minutes Luka has. But he doesnt play defense! How many of you would take Herb Jones over Luka? Give me a break with all of it.

blackbears86 · 02-04-2025, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SandStoneSports

Further proof people dont bother watching the games to shape their own opinions. Try being "out of shape" and play the amount of minutes Luka has. But he doesnt play defense! How many of you would take Herb Jones over Luka? Give me a break with all of it.

No one here is saying they would take Herb Jones over Luka.

Luka himself has admitted he "coasts" at times and parties/drinks too much in the off season.

He's already one of the top five players in the game when he's healthy. Imagine how good he could be if he actually dedicated himself to staying in shape.

fabiani12333 · 02-05-2025, 04:36 AM

Make no mistake -- this is absolutely embarrassing for Luka. Teams don't just trade away generational talents and franchise cornerstones in their age-25 season, unless they are demanding a trade. Even if he was going to walk away after his current deal was up, it made sense to try for a title with him considering the Mavs had made the finals just last season.

This is a very poor reflection on him as a player, in my opinion.

Dirk will stay as the Mavs GOAT.

fabiani12333 · 02-05-2025, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

2 different questions lumped together

LeBron will absolutely keep him in better shape. I didn’t say great shape. Better shape

I like how Lebron has to mentor and babysit Luka in order for him to be in good shape.

It's not like Luka hasn't already been in the league for nearly seven seasons, and a professional even longer.

fabiani12333 · 02-05-2025, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SandStoneSports

Further proof people dont bother watching the games to shape their own opinions. Try being "out of shape" and play the amount of minutes Luka has. But he doesnt play defense! How many of you would take Herb Jones over Luka? Give me a break with all of it.

According to Second Spectrum, Luka is 71st in the NBA in miles per game -- 2.38.

He's slow as f*ck, though -- 517th in average speed.

Lebron is 521st in speed!

PLB9eight · 02-05-2025, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

I like how Lebron has to mentor and babysit Luka in order for him to be in good shape.

It's not like Luka hasn't already been in the league for nearly seven seasons, and a professional even longer.

What is Luka’s daily workout routine?

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kukocitb · 02-05-2025, 10:16 AM

I am not a huge Luka fan, but doesn't a majority of the NBA not play defense?

asujbl · 02-05-2025, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

According to Second Spectrum, Luka is 71st in the NBA in miles per game -- 2.38.

He's slow as f*ck, though -- 517th in average speed.

Lebron is 521st in speed!

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Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 12,428 rossisportscards	Nope. Once a fatty, always a fatty. __________________ X & IG: rossisportcards. Bethel Johnson & A. Vinatieri. "A Goldin Shower of sorrow and regret." -ninjacookies (11/25/24) "I'm back." -Bosoxfan5990 (2/8/25)

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02-02-2025, 10:17 AM	#4
PKIPP Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,980	Nah. This isn’t gonna motivate him besides for the 3 times a year he plays Dallas. He will absolutely destroy them. His motivation should have been there all along after not winning and mvp the last 3-4 years when he’s considered the favorite every pre-season. His motivation should be losing in the finals. He thinks he can get by with doing things his way. And he’s right to an extent. But this isn’t gonna make him work any harder. Honestly only going to make his head bigger being in LA on a team with LeBron. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ i collect Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers, Carmelo Anthony, Donovan Mitchell, Detroit Pistons Follow me on IG: Cardboard_vault

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dantheman514 Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,025 dantheman514	I think LeBron will be a good influence on him when it comes to conditioning.

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hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 20,205	I’m sure he is committed to doing so. Sincerely, Zion Williamson

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rms13 Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 7,040	I'll say yes and no. As someone who's lived in LA for 20 years I'd say it's a lot harder to be fat here then it is in Texas. He's going to get shunned from social circles he'll be in in LA if he doesn't have a six pack (and I'm not talking about beer). AD came here and got all juiced up and looking like a pro wrestler. I'm sure Luka will fall in line. I'm sure he'll figure out defense in the same way as Lebron. Never give any effort except in the final 30 seconds of big games or playoff games. But that is all he needs to do. It's not his job to gas himself out playing defense like Dyson Daniels for 35 minutes.

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02-03-2025, 05:19 PM	#16
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 61,793 ohiosundevils	2 different questions lumped together LeBron will absolutely keep him in better shape. I didn’t say great shape. Better shape Defense is for people that aren’t triple double machines He won’t care about that __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

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SandStoneSports Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Albion, NY Posts: 889 sandstonesports	Further proof people dont bother watching the games to shape their own opinions. Try being "out of shape" and play the amount of minutes Luka has. But he doesnt play defense! How many of you would take Herb Jones over Luka? Give me a break with all of it.

02-05-2025, 04:36 AM	#20
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 10,988	Make no mistake -- this is absolutely embarrassing for Luka. Teams don't just trade away generational talents and franchise cornerstones in their age-25 season, unless they are demanding a trade. Even if he was going to walk away after his current deal was up, it made sense to try for a title with him considering the Mavs had made the finals just last season. This is a very poor reflection on him as a player, in my opinion. Dirk will stay as the Mavs GOAT.

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