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Episode Synopsis
In this no-holds-barred episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm dives headfirst into the media frenzy surrounding Luka Dončić’s off-season transformation. Recorded July 30, 2024, Norm takes sharp aim at Men’s Health, The Athletic, and the public relations spin machine painting Luka as a reformed athlete—just as rumors swirl about a future in Los Angeles.Norm peels back the curtain on years of behind-the-scenes pleas from the Mavericks for Luka to improve his conditioning—efforts that fell on deaf ears until, perhaps, the siren call of L.A. and LeBron became too loud to ignore. It's a gut-punch of a monologue packed with receipts, frustration, and the unmistakable voice of a man who’s seen it all.Whether you’re a Mavs diehard, a Luka loyalist, or a basketball fan just trying to make sense of the drama, this is Norm at his most raw and real.⏱️ Chapters0:01 – Luka’s Men’s Health Glow-Up: Norm Reacts0:18 – The 16-Hour Fast & PR-Driven Fitness Claims1:20 – A Sudden Change… Right Before LA?2:01 – “He Wants to Stay in Dallas Forever”… Do We Believe That?2:45 – The Athletic’s Take vs. Norm’s Reality3:08 – Mavs Pleading Behind Closed Doors4:03 – Conditioning Ignored Until LeBron Enters the Chat5:10 – The Shocking Trade That May Have Lit the Fire6:00 – Norm’s Final Word: Too Little, Too Late?
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