The World Forgot How Explosive "Slim Luka" Used to Be !

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[@owenhimes4937]

Him being at his current size is a lot better for his game, he’s so dominant in the post as a pg

[@happyGuru5766]

Yeah I agree the only diminished is his defense. His really good defensively when his slim

[@jean-baptistesay6941]

He has been great on D this year, you clearly havent watched many mavs games

[@AGSung]

bubble luka physique was his best.

[@astashasta1]

@@jean-baptistesay6941hes been a lot better that doesn't make him great at defense

[@ImMe20127]

@@astashasta1luka will never be great compared to other nba player but by his standards he’s been playing great lol if that makes any sense

[@erickfelipe]

Luka can play with any speed, slow, fast, slim, fat, anything

[@GoldenHoopsProduction]

Definitely ❤️❤️

[@maferreira1984]

Slim and quicker was mainly his kid frame, but time passes to everyone. Not only does he now have that balkan build with crazy strong legs that makes his post game unstoppable and allows him to mock defenses with plain deceleration; he also went full cerebral, reading and dissecting defenses to capitalize on weaknesses all around him, be it by getting easy buckets or distributing dimes -- which makes his game always entertaining to watch and even deadlier, especially when teammates do their jobs properly. Having said that, I didn't see one single play that he now seems unable to execute -- every now and then he shows glimpses of his more explosive self; thing is he barely needs to because of how his game has evolved. Luka has shown basketball is much more of a mind game than an athletic endeavor and tbh, I'm glad he did. Watching him play just never gets old.

[@zay914]

he should lose weight. Jokic lost weight and it made him a champion.

[@AM-dl7ot]

If he turns that fat into muscle, he can still use his weight to his benefit and actually be really athletic. I used to have similar body build to Luka's, I turned 5kg of fat into muscle, athletic ability sky rocketed. He can easily turn 7-9kg of fat into muscle.

[@uzferry5524]

balkan

[@eliteeverywheredj]

he's not baltic, balkan

[@theinktician]

nah not really, cause we saw him at the FIBA world cup and he was blatantly slimmer than he was during the NBA season.

[@p.gin3955]

The extra weight makes him a way bigger threat in the post... I mean come on he's a 6'7" point-guard that bullies anyone else besides centers in the paint... and the centers he toys around with with his skill and IQ... He just plays smart now, yeah he was more explosive back then but that way of playing was way more tiring, prone to injury and less efficient in the long run...

[@gaber_]

I agree. But I do have to admit I miss him being able to slam the ball easily. He can still dunk and everything and when he goes for it he is a lot harder to stop in the air since its more like a locomotive taking off. But it takes way more effort and landings are riskier because he has to absorb the impact of more weight. And he is not nearly fat or anything now, he is in great shape currently he is just going for a bit more bulk and muscle volume, which I think is smart since players are so physical with him and he has to absorb so much contact.

[@dieseldog00]

@@gaber_ The guy who needs more bulk is Lively he gets bullied by the bigger heavier stronger centers like Jokic.

[@gaber_]

@@dieseldog00 to be fair. Everyone gets bullied by the joker in some capacity. Thats why he is the best.

[@beankobe8205]

@@gaber_😂😂🧢

[@mavericks2k811]

Rookie luka was acrobatic and spinny af, vet luka is cerebral and tricky

[@snezakovic]

vet - still 24 , crazy

[@PainsIntern]

nah it’s crazy how much time has passed since his rookie years cause I don’t remember him being this fast or athletic shits amazing fr 😂

[@AustraliaForTheWhiteMan14]

Fat Luka is MVP this season.

[@John.Wick999]

He's not fat at all but I agree

[@jecapeca]

​@@John.Wick999I noticed that he's getting chubby again.

[@JRMason-ri4ii]

@@jecapecathat’s complete BS

[@jecapeca]

@@JRMason-ri4ii kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYLJeKWVpp2HkKc Looks to me like he gained a little bit in cheeks. It's not that I'm mad at him if he gains a couple of kg, but I just noticed it. He's unguardable anyway.

[@E4MB]

@@jecapecabro lookin at his cheeks

[@ptgenpai8537]

Not including the potential game winning dunk/poster on the Nuggets in 2019 is criminal

[@GoldenHoopsProduction]

f*ck…. 🤦‍♂️

[@recorz98]

Why are people so obsessed with Luka athleticism, the best version of Luka is his current version!

[@philwilson609]

ridiculous to argue that he used to be better.

[@ice-coldspear9193]

There is no need to be bigger and slower as he is. He has the build to be both bigger and faster. I feel like he brings the energy down of the game with his slower style of play rn. You can see how the dynamic changes when they bring in an energy guy like Lively. You don't have to be quick all the time, but it's getting to a point where it's lackluster.

[@breathofawareness7903]

Wow skinny Luka was amazing. He was already tearing up the NBA as a rookie.... Too bad we'll never see him that explosive again...

[@MrPahollo]

I miss this more spinning type of Luka, never forget what he did to PG 2:43

[@ivonbeton4725]

I think that people consistently underestimate how fast he actually is. He may not sprint as fast as some other NBA players, but he can accelerate and decelerate at will and is very agile for his size.

[@INumba1Stunna]

Yes I agree Luka is more dominant and unstoppable at a heavier weight. However, I don't even remember seeing one of these plays ever 😂😂 So thanks for these highlights 😂

[@lidor776]

In one of the moves the commentator says "And here's the up and under for three from Luka" as if it's a normal thing that everyone can do. Only Luka can make the extraordinary looks ordinary.

[@dwightg.halpert7219]

His current body gives an unpredictable pace when he plays. You just don't know how well he will play cause he doesn't look quick and agile for his size but you know he can outplay you and outsmart you.

[@MindofKefane]

Slim majin buu, fat majin , buffed majin buu ,small majin buu , we just saw 2 transformation yet

[@TRWABS]

Its been so long the photos low-key look like they were photoshopped, respectfully

[@connordeane508]

they were photoshopped lol

[@Kintsugi.tv1]

The golden goose of NBA. A lot of people are watching basketball because of Luka. 25 years ago a lot of people started to watch golf because of Tiger.

[@generalkenobi7092]

I had forgotten why i loved Luka so much a few years ago, he was so fun to watch, i feel like he is better now but its just not the same

[@benitocamela6336]

6:37 seeing Timmy on a Knicks jersey defending Luka is so weird now

[@Iconictales]

Luka after that jokic build😂

[@brandonmbemba]

2019-20 Luka was my favorite version of him atm

[@joshuawoodard6998]

Slim Luka, Fat Luka. He's cash money either way. He'll never be ripped. The man likes his food.

[@juantwotree5710]

That Texas food gets everyone

[@EduSanjuan777]

If we are talking athleticism his second year was his peak.

[@danielbattle7620]

no

[@stizostedion1221]

His athletic peak was in Madrid...

[@HarrySKeith]

He heavy now

[@timothy2c]

You don't need to be athletic to be dominant. Case in point, Nikola Jokić.

[@DontLetMeLeaveMurph-ws7bj]

They way Luka is right now he is the best. He still has 90% of the speed he had as a rookie but he's 1000% stronger. He can bully basically any player. Also people need to stop acting like Luka is fat right now. He weighed quite a bit more last year but this season he came prepared.

[@danielbattle7620]

Fluka got more cakes than Lowry

[@GodBlessGodBless1227]

Luka is cold ! He’s got me interested in bball again

[@circaen]

I remember his first game. He had some plays where you could tell he had game but he was mostly passive. But by his second game, you knew he was special.

[@joshualopez8834]

If you put this video 2X Luka is actually explosive. Luka has a great ability to switch gears, footwork is excellent and no wasted movements. Like a great boxer

[@johncambridge7181]

I forgot how slim luka was 😂

[@KingRussell]

I am a fan of Golden Hoops ❤

[@user-mg9nz1kt6d]

Luka is just simply so so good at basketball no doubt! I’m not a mavericks fan but I’m a huge Luka fan!

[@YT_Bxcky]

I miss bubble Luka 😢😢

[@roki977]

Ex Yu squad looks epic, Doncic, Jokic, both Bodgadovics, Nurkic, Zubac ....

[@hamilgregorio1451]

Since when was Luka ever considered fast? I never heard anybody say anything even remotely close, and what would it matter anyhow with the way he's playing¿

[@jaychow3]

There gonna be a part 2 right lol. Cause yall missing that buzzer beater in the corner vs the blazers and this almost game winning poster dunk he had vs the nuggets

[@giorgioturchetto3810]

if he return in shape he gonna win a ring

[@matteoricciardi3199]

He’s in the shape he needs to be. How more dominant does he need to be for you people to be satisfied

[@tari8134]

@@matteoricciardi3199 Exactly, people don't understand basketball. Luka has a huge advantage.

[@N0LuvZ0-05]

You acting like he's trash rn😂

[@ry_an.]

@@matteoricciardi3199it will help his defense

[@amaimon8031]

You don't know ball at all, if he wasn't as big as he is right now he wouldn't be such a mismatch nightmare

[@maferreira1984]

5:08 I've seen Hakeem trying to teach this move to some basketball legends at his camp.

[@thuggwaffle8825]

He actually looked way quicker then. His game is super effective even today but he definitely looks a lot faster in these clips

[@snezakovic]

how were you ,when you were 19 ? More explosive than today ? He was a kid at 19 and kids are explosive and energetic ...logic

[@thuggwaffle8825]

@@snezakovic bro he’s 24 lol.. he’s barely reaching his physical prime right now. Age has absolutely nothing to do with it in this case

[@ry_an.]

He was so much more explosive damn

[@mrvk39]

honestly, half of those highlights are not super-impressive for being explosive compared to typical NBA highlights for that. I think where Luka really lost out is on the defensive end. His added weight makes him easy to blow by for opposing guards.

[@blotterdowney8075]

relative to what he is now it is very explosive lol, you’re missing the point

[@mrvk39]

@@blotterdowney8075 i am not missing the point (the point was obvious). I am just suggesting there wasn't much of explosiveness to begin with. Luka has always been a finesse/skills player like Harden rather than a slasher/dunker like Ja or Ant. When you are at that 1% in terms of basketball IQ and skills, you can get fat and still be impactful.

[@jomsa.8041]

Just imagine for a moment if Luka has body of Lebron and can jump as high as Derick Jones Jr. 😂

[@oocinom]

Treadmill Luka can bully weak players in the post

[@eyalganz9783]

No doubt there are pros and cons to his game then and now

[@zachariahh4471]

DUDE WAS FAST AF

[@yazamuto]

He had to put on weight to gain a little size and strength. He’s still unstoppable.

[@elitemidrange]

“Explosive” I guess lol 🤔

[@ninjachannel007]

When people talk about how slim you used to be when you're just 24 years old, you have a weight problem. All this BS about "extra weight for the post" is stupid, justifying your idol. That extra weight is supposed to be muscle, which is much more effective moving people in the post, and the lack of it shows Luka is doing all this without working too hard. I find this both extremely impressive and troublesome in terms of how Luka will look at 30.

[@jno1725]

For me rookie Luka is the best fast and athletic

[@gotworc]

Luka is only like 10lbs heavier now. He doesn't need to rely on athleticism because he has so much skill.

[@aroncampos5720]

He looks 25-30lbs heavier

[@papynat0r]

Insane footwork.

[@leonradumilo7901]

Dunking luka was crazy an fire

[@s1ckname]

Less complaining Luka is a monster.

[@Jaded1221]

If aint broke, dont fix!! Hes using his size for advantage. Him being said "SLOW", is not a weakness. He just know how to set phase to trick opponents.

[@Nyjeezy]

BRUH how long Luka been in the league? AD was still on the Pelicans?? WILD

[@32MattyB]

Lol to think the suns couldve drafted him and him and booker would be wild!

[@ssjdios04]

this could be the best rookie season ever

[@blotterdowney8075]

you know what, this title is absolutely right

[@christophermanucom4656]

he's like james harden but white

[@gunsmotleyqueen]

"Fat luka" got 73 points

[@xfanatick7972]

I think he is playing with more maturity now. Now he’s the playmaker and scorer which requires him to take down defenses more than in his rookie year which makes him play slower and more controlled . Apparently Luka is supposed to be in the best shape of his career.

[@OHMSdev]

He looks like he’s dying being so slim

[@AM-dl7ot]

If he turns that fat into muscle, he can still use his weight to his benefit and actually be really athletic.

[@nobullshitjustf189]

Love the luka content

[@Forthreee]

Never knew he was slim

[@timboslice8559]

I don’t remember him ever being that slim! Is that photoshop?

[@_Mike23]

Keep in mind fellas, this is rookie Luka

[@brandonmbemba]

Sophomore

[@_Mike23]

@@brandonmbemba mavs fan here. Trust me it’s his rookie year. I remember this year clearly lol go look it up if u don’t believe me…

[@brandonmbemba]

@@_Mike23 my bad brother, I didn’t noticed Dirk playing. Definitely Rookie season you’re right

[@_Mike23]

@@brandonmbemba it’s all good lol

[@chonchobar]

MAvs are looking hot now after the deadline.

[@13202LO]

Nothing explosive here 😂

[@jelorer]

damn wahts jerebko still doing in the league vs luka

[@jervic44]

Young Luka 👍

[@moesephxd91]

ima say it! he my fav player of all time.

[@jub-lh7ss]

slim? its a average ruropean people bruh. if luka slim then talk about durant or wemby dude🗿💀

[@firatmaradona]

Him being more ball dominant made his game boring

[@major4smith]

where's the rookie year dunk against denver?

[@GoldenHoopsProduction]

I forgot, sorry 💔

[@Ferg248]

I luv golden hoops🤤🥴

[@fredtowns78]

As good as MJ just not the one hand grip shooting, thats it!!!!

[@AaronCopeland-nj6qb]

Can you plz do a video on Davion Mitchell I’m a huge fan of u and him

[@davidwashington5066]

Let's go Mavs

[@ericjayfederizo3549]

Still explosives

[@raimonwilliams5344]

I Am A Fan Of Golden Hoops.😊

[@jpoficial603]

luka can do literally everything?

[@calebstephan2083]

Luka should exchange the fat he gained for muscle so he can keep the strength he gained from outting on weight while also gaining back the athleticism he lost which he had when he was slim. He could axtually jump up and block shots when he was slim. He cant do that now. He even struggles to dunk now. When he was slim he wasnt struggling to dunk at all.

[@Dsparity-]

Lol watch some games and find out if Luka's role is to "dunk" and then you'll know how many blocks he has these last few games alone, what more this season. what a casual comment

[@michail1997]

He would get tired very fast. A lot of muscles need also a lot of oxygen.

[@snezakovic]

delusional comment , you do know he's best rebounder on the team and one of the best blockers between point guards ...

[@Goxilla]

the title suggests that Luka a 260 lbs fat boy in his mid 30s

[@vanmiller5833]

my goat

[@antonioguglielmetti2661]

Even if he's better he looks so lazy now ngl lol 😂. If he shed a little and had this up his sleeve again he'd be an easy mvp.

[@damarionlarkin6827]

Is golden hoops and maxmillion711 the same person on the channels

[@daleleggette]

He's 6'7 that's not explosiveness

[@pumapatayngbisaya4879]

cap this is fast forward

[@georgykodzaev3641]

These are the highlights from 18-19, his rookie season. But a better example for his explosiveness would be the next season, 19-20. Physically it was the best version of Luka imo. He got a lot stronger compared to his rookie self but also was way quicker than he’s now. That’s why Clippers couldn’t stay in front of him in the bubble for ex. Now he’s a LOT better as a shooter (38% from 3pt range now vs 31% then), but he also can’t shake the defenders as he once could. Actually his number of shots at the rim used to be like 2x of what it is now which is not a very good sign.

[@snezakovic]

lol , your comment is delusional , Luka is playing better than ever . Also his defense improved. I watched every Luka's game till today and can tell you your comment is way off, he's unguardablle now more than ever. Also the teams prepare for him much better now than in the bubble as his legacy and legend grows...

[@georgykodzaev3641]

@@snezakovicno, if anything you are delusional. I also watch games and there are multiple statistical arguments to back my point. Luka is better now but because he’s a better shooter and has more experience, not because he’s slower lol

[@raimonwilliams5344]

Second ❤ also i enjoyed this version, they slept on him 😩

[@ChuongNguyen-fq4cj]

Are you saying he's fat?

[@UltimateAleks]

He never had athletic or even skinny build but rather at first when he came he was skinny fat and now he is just fat.

[@gotworc]

He's not even fat. He's built like LeBron. Just a big guy

[@UltimateAleks]

@@gotworc For a professional elite player he is fat and don't compare him to a muscular body of Lebron, ho see shirtless photos on google and you will see he is nothing similar to LBJ.

[@connordeane508]

Why are you photoshopping?? clickbait

[@dedo69]

enh

[@034SAMUEL]

he used to be so good

[@xfanatick7972]

Is he bad now???

[@034SAMUEL]

@@xfanatick7972top 3 in the nba

[@ry_an.]

Bruh he’s even better. He just not as conditioned

[@lamareongeorge2492]

First ❤