Jason Kidd praises Luka Doncic’s physical work during the summer
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If there was one theme that animated the NBA offseason, it was that Luka Dončić lost kilos. Visible at EuroBasket, his physical transformation was even commented on by his former coach in Dallas, Jason Kidd.
Asked before the match against the Lakers, the coach did not hide his admiration for the work done by his former leader. “What Luka has done this summer with his figure is extraordinary,” he stated. “His game has improved… We respect his work and wish him luck.”
Luka Doncic rested last night, Jason Kidd will have to wait to see him in action again, but he expects, like at the end of last season with a match of 45 points, that the Slovenian will be especially motivated.
Sees LeBron James still playing for ‘five or six years’
“He’s in front now and he’s going to try to break our ass and we’re going to try to break him. It’s competition. But we have to congratulate him for what he’s achieved this summer: he’s working, and he wants to be the best. We’re going to face him four times and try to slow him down.”
Another physical topic brought up, that of LeBron James’ longevity, right now back injurywith whom he raced in the selection and in the Lakers. “What he’s doing is incredible and he should be put even higher on the pedestal of what greatness is, on and off the field, because it’s not easy to carry that burden every night.”he thinks. “We’ll miss him at some point, but it’s not for now. He’ll be playing for another five or six years – unless golf destroys him.”
2025-10-16 07:50:00
