NBA fans discuss Luka Doncic's weight gain on Twitter before 2020-21 season begins

Luka Doncic, two pre-season games into season, has been under scrutiny for putting on weight. Fans observed that 21-year-old has gained some pounds since his time at NBA bubble. As 2020-21 regular season remains to be played, his athleticism was questioned by fans, while some joked about quarantine being difficult on All-Star guard. 

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Is Luka Doncic fat? NBA fans discuss Luka Doncic weight gain on Twitter

"Quarantine has been a struggle for all of us," one fan wrote with an im zooming in on Doncic's stomach. While Doncic has previously been praised for losing weight, fans seem to think him gaining a few pounds will t help his form on court. "He looked extra slow yesterday. Needs to drop like 10-15 pounds. He still played well though," wrote ar fan. 

“I mean, people on Twitter say every stuff,” Doncic said with while speaking about his appearance. young NBA icon admitted that he is t in his best shape, but will "get re for sure". Doncic averd 28.8 points last season, scoring a near triple-double per game with 9.4 RPG and 8.8 APG. Many have labelled  Slovenian as NBA's next big thing, comparing him to players like Steph Curry. 

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This debate, however, comes after ESPN reported about an anymous executive naming Doncic new MVP favourite after LeBron James. "If you put a gun to my head and you have to go win a playoff series, I’d say LeBron,” an Eastern Conference executive said while talking to ESPN. However, y added that Doncic is coming, and will "win multiple MVPs".  

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Mavericks vs Bucks preseason game: Mavs win second pre-season game 128-112

Doncic led Mavericks to a 128-112 beating of Bucks, scoring 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during second preseason game, shooting 45% from field and 37.5% from three-point range. Mavericks won two in a row, t allowing Bucks to maintain a lead. “ second half was terrific,” coach Rick Carlisle said about game, praising team's concentration and spirit. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points for Bucks, while Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis added 13 and 12 points respectively. Josh Richardson added 24 points for Mavericks.

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(Im credits: Luka Doncic Instagram)