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Looking at the picture shared, he doesn't look good IMO.
It seems like has gone through a depression problem where he forgot how to eat, damn.
Nuggets is a good contender and Jokic is one big reason for their success, but with that body, I think he can easy be dominated in the inside.
Pardon me, I'm just so disappointed by how he looks now, hopefully I'm wrong when the season re-opens.
Jokic has lose weight, but we can't tell how much weight does he lost by just merely looking at one picture. Besides, he's wearing a loose jacket.
Look at this picture
He doesn't seem like he lost excessive weight like in the first picture.
Now, I doubt he had been through any depression or illness, because in the first place, he has always been so concerned about his shape in the beginning of the 2019-2020 season.
This for is sure a part of his preparation for the NBA return, which for sure like the rest of the superstars are doing in the middle of the pandemic.
I guess you are right, it was part of the conditioning but like a usual fan, at first look I am a little big discourage.
Statement from https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/30078/nikola-jokic
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Jamal Murray confirmed that Nikola Jokic is in shape and he's "got a little four pack."
"It's kind of weird to see him like this where he's more athletic, he's moving a lot better," Murray said about Jokic. Yesterday, there was some talk of Jokic being in shape according to coach Mike Malone. Jokic has routinely been out of shape coming into seasons and was the target of many jokes back in training camp, so seeing The Joker getting in shape and ready for a postseason run is encouraging after time off. Fantasy wise, Jokic has been one of the best players and he could get a hot start when the NBA resumes.
"It's kind of weird to see him like this where he's more athletic, he's moving a lot better," Murray said about Jokic. Yesterday, there was some talk of Jokic being in shape according to coach Mike Malone. Jokic has routinely been out of shape coming into seasons and was the target of many jokes back in training camp, so seeing The Joker getting in shape and ready for a postseason run is encouraging after time off. Fantasy wise, Jokic has been one of the best players and he could get a hot start when the NBA resumes.
If you guys remember, Kevin Love used to have a body like Jokic. Lossing weight helped him to move quicker than before.
I prefer to see the old body of Kevin Love particularly when he was still playing with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
If we look at his stats. he has a better stats with the Timberwolves where he average a double double, and I think he was not injured a lot compared when he was with the Cavaliers.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/loveke01.html