"No way you can lose that much that fast without coke" - NBA fans shocked over Luka Doncic's 31-pound weight drop before EuroBasket showdown

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NBA fans reacted to reports of Luka Doncic losing 31 pound [Picture Credit: Getty]

Luka Doncic's body transformation has been arguably the biggest topic this offseason, possibly even overshadowing some of the biggest trades. Reports about the amount of weight the LA Lakers star lost left fans stunned.

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On Thursday, NBA fans made another shocking discovery on social media. According to a post on X, Doncic had dropped 31 pounds during the offseason. Compared to last season, Doncic looked more chiseled and leaner in recent pictures and videos.

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However, some fans did not believe that Doncic had shed his weight solely through exercise.

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"No way you can lose that much that fast. Without coke, op, or starve yourself," the fan wrote.
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'bro went to LA and discovered ozempic and coke. league may be cooked."
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A fan mocked Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison for not giving Doncic enough time.

"Nico Harrison acted like this couldn't be done lol when you're rich it can be done, what a idiot."
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Meanwhile, some fans were skeptical about Luka Doncic's ability to physically bully opponents.

"He won’t be able to backdown guards as easily now."
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A fan was fed up with all the Doncic losing weight news.

"Just bring on the season already. Way too many stories about Luka. Holy s***. We get it."
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A fan slammed the media for blowing up the media coverage, which shouldn't have been as big in the first place.

"It's awesome he did this but the media coverage is insane. Guy in his 8th year loses 30 pounds and finally takes his conditioning seriously? We are getting dangerously close to “Ben Simmons been working on his jump shot this summer” territory."
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Another fan was skeptical if a leaner version of himself would suit Luka Doncic.

"Not sure that’s a good thing. Quickness is irrelevant in his game but bullyball isn’t. Maybe improved cardio, but so much of his game is using his body… I dunno."
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Luka Doncic addresses weight loss training before exhibition game against Germany

Luka Doncic has already participated in two 5-on-5 practice sessions with the Slovenian national team ahead of the EuroBasket 2025. Doncic and the Slovenian team are scheduled to play against Germany in an exhibition in Poland on Aug. 8.

In conversation with the media, the Lakers star confirmed that he would lace up in the exhibition game. However, he added that he wouldn't play the entire game.

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Doncic was also asked about his weight loss during the NBA offseason. The Lakers star didn't shy away from pointing out that his game had very little to do with his weight.

"I get this question all the time. I think I was a good player before, too," he said. "What drove me? Basically, we made a slightly different training plan."

Doncic also had good words for the Lakers and encouragement from the front office.

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"They support me, they really support me and encourage me to the maximum,” he added.

Luka Doncic and the Slovenian team will start the EuroBasket group stage games from Aug. 18 later this month. They are part of Group D with France, Poland, Israel, Belgium and Iceland.

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