"The league better be scared" - Luka Doncic's recent transformation has NBA fans hyped

Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic has gone through a massive transformation

Luka Doncic is one of the best NBA players today, yet many fans and analysts have previously criticized his body shape. While he is far from being overweight, a lot of people believe that the Dallas Mavericks superstar could get in much better shape.

It seems that Doncic has decided to respond to his critics in the best way possible. The latest pictures of him have surprised many basketball fans. The 24-year-old star looks much leaner, which is why many have praised his offseason workout.

The 6-foot-7 guard weighed approximately 260 pounds during the training camp last season. However, it looks like he lost at least 20 pounds, and is much closer to his listed weight of 230 pounds.


Basketball fans praise Luka Doncic for his offseason workout

Despite not having an ideal weight, Luka Doncic was fantastic in the 2022-23 season. He appeared in 66 games, averaging a career-high 32.4 points per game. The Dallas Mavericks superstar was the league's second-best scorer, after Joel Embiid.

Considering how amazing he was last season, fans can only imagine how good he will be in the 2023-24 campaign.

One Twitter user thinks that the rest of the NBA should be scared because the superstar guard has never looked this good before.

One user compared Doncic to Nikola Jokic, another player who's dealt with weight issues. Jokic worked hard on his body and has become one of the best players in the league.

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Thanks to his work ethic, the star center has led the Denver Nuggets to their first-ever NBA Finals appearance. Now, they are just two wins away from winning it all.

Some basketball fans blamed Luka Doncic's weight on American food.

The talented guard could certainly have an MVP season next year. He was incredible in the last season, so winning the prestigious award is not beyond his reach.

Other social media users have pointed out that Luka Doncic has always been in good shape during the offseason and that he loses weight every summer.

However, he seemingly gains weight again when the season starts, noted another.

The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup starts in late August and should also help Doncic stay in shape. Slovenia has qualified for the tournament, and Doncic will be representing his country.

Considering how talented Luka Doncic is, it won't be surprising if he has the best season of his career next year.

While the 24-year-old star has been playing fantastic basketball, the Mavericks haven't been able to achieve great results. They even failed to make the playoffs last season, despite adding Kyrie Irving.

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However, they will likely make big changes this summer and could also draft a great prospect with their 10th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

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