In recent months, the basketball community has been actively discussing the changes undergone by two well-known players following a major trade between clubs. The spotlight has been on Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis, whose physical condition has come under close scrutiny.
Luka Dončić, previously criticized for being overweight, surprised many with his transformation at the start of the summer. After appearing on the cover of a popular sports magazine, it was revealed that the Slovenian point guard had lost a significant amount of weight following last season’s finals, where he played for the Dallas Mavericks against the Boston Celtics. However, with the start of preseason training, it emerged that Dončić had regained six kilograms over the summer, increasing his weight from 104.3 to 110.6 kg compared to the previous campaign.
Dallas management decided to part ways with Dončić in February, citing concerns about his physical condition and tendency to gain weight. As a result of the deal, Anthony Davis and Max Christie joined the team. However, Davis, who was given a chance to prove himself at his new club, managed to appear in only nine games at the end of the regular season due to injuries.
Interestingly, the issue of weight has also affected Davis himself. Unlike Dončić, he gained seven kilograms, and experts note that this is not muscle mass. The basketball player explained that such changes happen to him almost every off-season: he gains weight in the summer and sheds it quickly during the season so as not to lose physical strength for crucial games. According to him, this is common practice, and he is not concerned about it.
Nevertheless, such changes raise questions among specialists and fans. Expectations for Dallas’ new players remain high, but the physical condition of the leaders could impact the start of the season. At the same time, the story of Dončić’s trade and the subsequent weight changes of both players underscores how important individual preparation is for performing successfully at the highest level.
