The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines in the basketball world by securing Luka Doncic in a remarkable trade with the Dallas Mavericks on February 2. In return, the Lakers sent Anthony Davis to Dallas. This move not only sparked considerable excitement among players and fans alike but also drew attention to potential concerns regarding Doncic’s health status.
Doncic sustained a calf strain during the Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since then, he has been sidelined and has not yet made his debut with the Lakers. Following Doncic’s trade, questions arose about his physical condition. However, in a recent episode of the “Run It Back” podcast on FDTV, former Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons refuted the narrative that Doncic is out of shape by sharing an unexpected fact.
“I didn’t understand the Luka ‘out of shape narrative’ because he plays more than Anthony Davis,” Parsons said.
"I didn't understand the Luka 'out of shape narrative' because he plays more than Anthony Davis."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 10, 2025
Chandler Parsons states the facts 🗣️
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Parsons noted that there have been more concerns about Davis’ health than about Doncic’s. He pointed out that Doncic plays more frequently than Davis and is six years younger. Therefore, Parsons stated that the narratives suggesting Doncic is out of shape never made sense to him.
Mavericks Owner Makes Bold Statement On Luka Doncic’s Work Ethics
Doncic trade to the Lakers left analysts and fans in disbelief, as many anticipated that he would spend his entire career with the Mavericks. Doncic is undoubtedly one of the premier players in the league at this time. Nevertheless, Dallas opted to trade him for Davis, a decision that sparked numerous questions among the fanbase. However, Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont provided clarity regarding this decision in an interview with Brad Townsend from the Dallas Morning News.
“If you look at the greats in the league, the people you and I grew up with — [Michael] Jordan, [Larry] Bird, Kobe [Bryant], Shaq[uille O’Neal] — they worked really hard every day, with a singular focus to win. And if you don’t have that, it doesn’t work. And if you don’t have that, you shouldn’t be part of the Dallas Mavericks.” Dumont said.
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💢🗣️ Patrick Dumont, the Dallas Mavericks team governor counters reactions of angry fans following the decision to trade away Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/72br7YwwIf
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Dumont articulated substantial criticism regarding Doncic’s performance, indicating concerns about his consistency. Such assertive remarks could provoke significant discourse among NBA analysts. It will be intriguing to monitor their subsequent reactions.
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