Trimmed-down Doncic: My 'body looks better'

Luka Doncic has undergone a significant physical transformation this offseason, training in Croatia and adopting a strict gluten-free, low-sugar diet with intermittent fasting and at least 250 grams of daily protein. Men's Health Magazine documented his regimen, featuring photos showing a visibly slimmer physique that Doncic describes as a "huge step" in health improvement, noting his "whole body looks better."

This transformation follows a challenging 2024-25 season where Doncic battled injuries, playing a career-low 50 games after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. The Lakers were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first playoff round, prompting Doncic to contact his manager immediately after elimination to begin intensive summer training.

His rigorous program included a month without basketball before resuming shootarounds in June, supervised by physiotherapist Javier Barrio, who observed Doncic's visible satisfaction with the results. Doncic drew inspiration from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant's legendary offseason dedication, stating this summer's extra motivation stemmed from his desire to elevate his game further.

With two years remaining on his Lakers contract (including a 2026-27 player option), Doncic becomes eligible for a four-year, $222 million extension starting August 2. The Lakers organization anticipates his improved conditioning will significantly impact the team's performance next season.