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While Luka hasn't been in ideal playing shape for some time now, it's not that unusual for the weight/conditioning of an NBA star to fluctuate a bit. Look at Harden, Embiid, Draymond, D-Wade, etc. Even guys like CP3 and LeBron have looked a little heavy at times. Despite the extensive cardio that's involved, basketball players should not be confused for soccer, hockey, or tennis players when it comes to physical fitness. They're big people.

It was really only this season that it got so out of control with Luka that it became the central talking point. And that was due in no small part, I'm sure, to the league wanting to push a narrative that deflected from how shady the trade itself was. It has to be loving how much the public is eating this up (I'll see myself out).
 
Mr. French said:
I was talking about pooper scooper actually - super toilet just joined in on the party cuz he has zero original thoughts so he jumped in - but I deleted that post cuz I’m done with it
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Are you suggesting I change my handle? I kind of like the suggestion.

You're about as thin skinned a poster as I've ever seen on this board. Maybe you're a female and this is impossible but try it anyway.

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HooperScooper said:
Are you suggesting I change my handle? I kind of like the suggestion.

You're about as thin skinned a poster as I've ever seen on this board. Maybe you're a female and this is impossible but try it anyway.

Gold Rush GIF by Discovery
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I don’t care about you. I just find you obnoxious. That doesn’t mean I care.
 
champs99and04 said:
While Luka hasn't been in ideal playing shape for some time now, it's not that unusual for the weight/conditioning of an NBA star to fluctuate a bit. Look at Harden, Embiid, Draymond, D-Wade, etc. Even guys like CP3 and LeBron have looked a little heavy at times. Despite the extensive cardio that's involved, basketball players should not be confused for soccer, hockey, or tennis players when it comes to physical fitness. They're big people.

It was really only this season that it got so out of control with Luka that it became the central talking point. And that was due in no small part, I'm sure, to the league wanting to push a narrative that deflected from how shady the trade itself was. It has to be loving how much the public is eating this up (I'll see myself out).
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It's been an issue and talking point for years now with Luka. He comes into the season out of shape and works himself into shape to varying degrees. He's been called out on it so much over the years that he's publicly addressed how he needs to get in better shape and this season he's finally taking it seriously.

He's so unbelievably good that he's still one of the few best players in the world when he's out of shape. Now that he's taking things seriously you'll hear even more talk about MVP and the Lakers being serious championship contenders.
 
superjohn said:
It's been an issue and talking point for years now with Luka. He comes into the season out of shape and works himself into shape to varying degrees. He's been called out on it so much over the years that he's publicly addressed how he needs to get in better shape and this season he's finally taking it seriously.

He's so unbelievably good that he's still one of the few best players in the world when he's out of shape. Now that he's taking things seriously you'll hear even more talk about MVP and the Lakers being serious championship contenders.
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Yes, it's been a talking point for years, but not to the level it was last season. And the reason I make the distinction is because I think it's caused some people to overstate the problem. It isn't like we're talking about Zion here. He's consistently averaged over 40 MPG in the playoffs and posted some historic usage rates in the process. I didn't even think his defense was that bad in 2024 until the finals.

Between regular season and playoffs, he logged close to 9,000 minutes from '22-'24 and then went and played FIBA and Olympic Qualifiers in the summer. When you're playing that much basketball it can actually cut into your off-season program and/or create the impression that you're in better shape than you are. That's why I think the early exit and increased scrutiny this season might've been a blessing in disguise. He was on the 1970s off-season plan while his peers were coming back bigger and better.
 
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