"Looks like Luka is doing his part, Lakers better do theirs": Fans excited by Luka Doncic's apparent body transformation

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"Looks like Luka is doing his part, Lakers better do theirs": Fans excited by Luka Doncic's apparent body transformation

NBA fans were pumped after a photo of Luka Doncic was shared on social media. A Doncic fan account retweeted a photo of the LA Lakers star posing with a fan.

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What caught the attention of the fans was Doncic's physique. According to Sport Klub, the Slovenian is working on transforming his body in the offseason. He has reportedly been undergoing special indoor conditioning sessions and has also modified his diet.

Lakers fans expressed their excitement at what could be in store for next season.

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Here are other fan reactions:

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On May 2, NBA insider Dave McMenamin wrote in an ESPN article that Doncic will play for the Slovenian national team at the EuroBasket 2025. The five-time NBA All-Star will reportedly be accompanied by a "body team," which includes longtime strength coach Anze Macek and physiotherapist Javier Barrio Calvo.

On Wednesday, Doncic was in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to watch an ABA League qualifying game between Ilirija and Cibona. Ilirija, which won 83-66, was previously coached by Luka's father, Sasa.

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Luka Doncic on his quickness: "I just don't show it"

Luka Doncic has drawn criticism about his conditioning and quickness. In Saturday's "Mind the Game," host Steve Nash asked Doncic about how he would manage the pace against the up-tempo style of a "handsy and athletic" OKC Thunder.

"I do have speed, I just don't show it," Doncic said.
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In the same podcast episode, LeBron James also discussed Doncic's pace.

"It's always been his pace, you know?" James said. "It's never been a game like, 'OK, well, you can speed me up. He can speed me up. This bigger guy can be more physical. This smaller guy can get up underneath me.' He moves at his own pace. And he's never, ever been on the floor where he’s allowed someone else to dictate where they're going to put him."

James and Doncic's Lakers were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. This offseason, fans can watch Luka Doncic in action in the EuroBasket 2025, which will start on Aug. 27.

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