Is Nikola Jokic the Reason Behind Luka Doncic?s Rampant NBA Off-Season Workout Videos?

Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are two of the most talented international players in the league. They possess extraordinary skills, each in their own distinct way. While one of them has experienced a true underdog journey to achieve back-to-back MVP awards and a championship, the other still has to win big.

Both Jokic and Doncic are completely opposite in their playing style. The former is a dominating big man, while the latter is a 6’7″ guard. If you’d ask a non-NBA fan who seems to have won more in the league, many tend to put their bet on Doncic. In reality, it’s the other way around, but is the Slovenian prepared to change the narrative with his recent workout regimes?

Is Doncic moving in the Joker’s footsteps?

Picked 41st overall in the second round, Nikola Jokic embraced his underdog story as motivation. Despite entering the league weighing 300 lbs, coaches and trainers emphasized the importance of getting in shape to achieve success.

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However, a turning point came when his trainer challenged him, saying he could become the league’s MVP if he committed to fitness. Reportedly, in 2020, he lost around 20-25 lbs throughout the season, which undoubtedly helped him bag his first NBA championship ring.

On the other hand, Doncic’s story takes a unique turn as he was a phenom while playing for the Spanish club, Real Madrid Baloncesto. Despite being hugely talented, ‘El Matador’ hasn’t achieved any individual or collective success in the NBA yet. But he seems to have taken inspiration from his European counterpart recently, with his workout videos have been going viral on the internet.

While some fans have trolled him for his slow cone drills workouts, others have called him determined. But why has Doncic decided to take matters into his own hands now?

Luka Doncic has the World Cup on his horizon

Doncic is actively working on his fitness to ensure he is in top shape for Slovenia’s FIBA World Cup campaign. Participating in the tournament will allow him to stay involved in the game and prepare for the upcoming NBA season at the ideal moment.

The Dallas Mavericks star seems to desire to be in excellent game shape ahead of his leadership role in the upcoming World Cup campaign. His intense training regime will also benefit him as he gears up for the Mavericks’ upcoming training camp.

Critics have often targeted Luka Doncic’s body weight as an area for improvement since he joined the NBA. Even those who admire his skills believe that shedding some pounds could elevate his performance even further. What do you think about his workout regime? Let us know in the comments below.

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