Luka Doncic: “All my body looks better” in low season
Luka Doncic, star of Lakers, has been training in Croatia for the last two months and has taken a “big step” in his health
Luka Doncic claimed to have taken a “great step” to improve his health and physical conditioning this summer, adding that “his whole body looks better” after spending the last two months training in Croatia.
In a report published on Monday that includes several photos of a significantly thinner maiden, Men’s Health magazine detailed the diet and exercise regime of the Los Angeles Lakers star during the preseason.
Doncic and his team reported Men’s Health that has followed a gluten -free and low sugar diet, which includes intermittent fasting and high protein levels: at least 250 grams a day.
This diet, along with a rigorous training program, has given spectacular results.
“Only visually, I would say that my body looks better,” said Doncic, who has faced criticism for his weight and physical conditioning throughout his seven years of career in the NBA. Doncic had difficulties during a 2024-25 season full of injuries, which was reinforced by the February explosive transfer that sent him from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers.
An injury to the calf limited Doncic to 50 games, the minimum of his career, between the MAVs and the Lakers, which were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round of the playoffs.
Doncic, 26, has two years of contract with Los Angeles, including a player option for the 2026-27 season. The Lakers can offer Doncic an extension of four years for 222 million dollars from August 2, according to Bobby Marks of AM850.
According to Men’s Health, Doncic contacted his representative one day after the elimination of the Lakers and informed him that he wanted to start his training program immediately.
“Every summer effort to work in different aspects,” Men’s Health said. Obviously, I am very competitive. This summer was a bit different, you know? It motivated me to be even better.
That training included a month without playing basketball, according to the physiotherapist Javier Barrio, who declared Men’s Health that Doncic did not resume the practice of shooting until June.
“I think this summer has noticed the difference,” said Barrio, “and is very happy.”
Doncic added that he was inspired by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, who, according to him, “sacrificed a lot” when referring to their preseason training.
“This year, with my team, I think we took a big step,” said Doncic. “But this is just the beginning. I need to move on. I can’t stop.”
