Luka Doncic was ‘crucified’ by Mavs executives for having lemonade before heading to the Lakers

The impact of Luka Doncic trade continues to resonate, with new revelations emerging frequently. The Dallas Mavericks provided various justifications for finalizing the deal to transfer the player.
At just 25 years old, he recently led his team to the NBA Finals. However, there were serious doubts about his physical state and his ability to stay in top condition. But these concerns didn’t stop the Slovenian from continuing to dazzle, even with bandages covering his body.
The real issue was never his skill, but his physical condition. And according to internal reports, his weight might have reached 270 pounds!
At first glance, that doesn’t seem to match, right? Until now, the NBA community could only speculate about it. However, someone who was close to the Dallas Mavericks has a completely different version.

Luka Doncic drank lemonade and sweet tea

Haralabos Voulgaris, who was an executive for the Mavericks from 2018 to 2021, brought up certain unclear details about Doncic. He recalled an incident that could explain Harrison’s growing concerns.

Voulgaris confessed that, except for him, everyone in the organization was “scared” of the amazing point guard. But what was the source of that fear?
Imagine an athlete with a sugary drink! On one occasion, Luka Doncic filled his bottle with lemonade and sweet tea. For an elite basketball player, it’s not advisable to consume so much sugar.
Voulgaris acted quickly and warned Mark Cuban, the majority owner at the time: “I’m convinced that liquid calories are a huge danger.”
However, he was quickly silenced and asked to stay out of it, according to reports from The Athletic. Still, when Cuban sold his shares, Nico Harrison, a fitness enthusiast, didn’t abandon those habits.
According to what The Athletic reveals, Doncic wrist injury in November was the perfect excuse the Mavericks used to allow him to fully recover his physical condition.