Los Angeles Lakers superstar will be slim for the 2025 season

With a new look, Luka Doncic is back in preseason training with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending the summer in Croatia’s rigorous fitness regime.

Despite being one of the NBA’s leading lights since his debut in 2018, the 26-year-old has faced regular Jibes about his physique and lack of conditioning.

Donsic’s career low 50 games on either side of the Dallas Mavericks’ mid-season trade of the blockbuster with the Lakers was also cited as a reason for the injury-plagued 2024-25 season.

Los Angeles was eliminated from the postseason in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Don Sic contacted his manager the following day to inform him of his desire to return to Europe and improve his fitness.

My whole body looks better – Don Chic

The results are noteworthy Doncic is visibly lean in a series of photos released along with a lengthy interview with Men’s Health Magazine.

Doncic said: “I think visually, I see my whole body very well.”

Slovenians were prevented from playing basketball for a month and instead were exposed to long gym jobs, intermittent fasting and a gluten-free, low-sugar diet containing high levels of protein. At least 250 grams a day.

“Every summer, I try my best to tackle a variety of things,” he added to Men’s Health. “Obviously, I’m very competitive, and this summer was a little different, you know.

“I think we took a big step this year with my team. But this is just the beginning. You know. I need to continue. There’s no stopping.”