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Ahead of the NBA’s resumption, Embiid, Antetokounmpo and Jokic may have concerns

Published September 5, 2023 at 5:12 p.m.

After a disappointing eighth place finish in the NBA’s 2022-23 MVP rankings, Luka Doncic could make a fresh move next season. The Dallas Mavericks star, who is often criticized for his physical condition, appears to have taken his preparation more seriously this summer. As he prepares to face Canada in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the Slovenian prodigy earned praise from teammate Mike Tobey.

The playoffs were missing last season outsider have been active since then this summer and have also extended Kyrie Irvingthey recovered Dante Exum, Seth Curry, Grant Williams And Richaun Holmesto which have been added Dereck Lively II And Olivier Maxence Prosper by draft. What to motivate? Luka Doncic ahead of the upcoming new NBA season. The Slovenian finished eighth by a wide margin Joel Embid, Nikola Jokić And Giannis Antetokounmpowhen it came to picking last year’s MVP.

Doncic “more professional” than ever

Out of, Doncic really took charge and his own teammates during the World Cup in Asia recognized this: “ I have the impression that he is a bit more rested, he looks fresh and in good shape. He’s really taking care of his body and himself a lot more seriously this summer “, assured mike tobey to Cesare Milanti from Eurohoops. ” You can see that in his diet, in his looks: he’s in much better shape. I think he’s made a big step forward in terms of professionalism. » tobey also stated that the excellence of Doncic was noticeable and is one of the main reasons why Slovenia harbors title hopes.

“I think Luka will be MVP”

“ Obviously Luka is great. He carried us the whole time, he was phenomenal as always. He’s a focal point for a lot of teams, that’s what happens when you’re one of the best players in the world. “It’s hard to imagine, though Doncic on another level as he was already sensational in the NBA. He’s been improving statistically every season, averaging 32.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and eight assists in 66 games during the 2022–23 season. Despite this, his former coach in Dallas, Rick Carlisleis on the same wavelength as tobey : ” I think Luka will be the MVP this year. I think he and Kyrie Irving will play very well together. I am sure that he will do everything for himself that is necessary. He’s on his way to becoming the best player in the world. He’s very close and I think he can be MVP this year” dropped the current coach of the pacemaker.