Slovenia head coach Aleksander Sekulic has issued considerably of a warning about Luka Doncic to different groups forward of EuroBasket 2025.
He’s wanting harmful, however definitely hasn’t hit his type but.
“Luka has modified his manner of working, and whether or not he’s extra ready or not, we’ll see,” Sekulic informed Meridian Sports activities. “He can’t be at his peak now; he has solely simply began coaching when it comes to basketball. He isn’t the actual Doncic but, and everyone knows what that appears like on the courtroom.”
Sekulic believes Doncic’s mindset is precisely the place it must be.
“Crucial factor is that Luka could be very motivated, that he got here to do one thing good with the nationwide crew, and that he can then be able to enter the brand new season.”
This summer time marked a uncommon break for the 26-year-old Lakers star, who stepped away from basketball solely for a month.
He overhauled his food regimen, explored new coaching strategies, and even performed different sports activities. The end result was a leaner body and a reported 31-pound weight reduction.
Issues over Doncic’s long-term well being have been reportedly an element within the Mavericks buying and selling him to the Lakers in February.
These doubts could also be fading.
“Man, he seems unimaginable,” an NBA scout informed DallasHoopsJournal.com. “He’s faster and extra explosive. He’s getting by individuals extra simply. I believe he’s on a mission, man.”
The scout believes Doncic’s mission is to win league MVP.
His teammate, Klemen Prepelic has additionally seen that Luka appears to be carrying a a lot larger presence than earlier than.
“He talks way more than prior to now,” Prepelic mentioned. “He’s embracing the problem of being the face of a franchise – within the NBA and right here. His phrases carry weight.”
As soon as EuroBasket begins, we will see
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