Luka Doncic - 'My whole body looks better' amid offseason training - ESPN

Luka Doncic said he took a «huge step» in improving his health and conditioning this summer, adding that his «whole body looks better» after spending the last two months training in Croatia.

In a report published Monday that includes multiple photos of a significantly thinner Doncic, Men's Health Magazine detailed the Los Angeles Lakers star's offseason diet and fitness regimen.

Doncic and his team told Men's Health Magazine that he has stuck to a gluten-free, low-sugar diet that includes intermittent fasting and high levels of protein — at least 250 grams per day.

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That diet, along with a rigorous training schedule, has yielded dramatic results.

«Just visually, I would say my whole body looks better,» said Doncic, who has faced criticism about his weight and conditioning throughout his seven-year NBA career.

Doncic struggled through an injury-plagued 2024-25 season highlighted by the February blockbuster trade that sent the five-time All-Star from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers.

A calf injury limited Doncic to a career-low 50 games combined with the Mavs and Lakers, who were ousted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round of the playoffs.

Doncic, 26, has two years left on his contract with Los Angeles, including a player option for 2026-27. The Lakers will be able to offer Doncic a four-year, $222 million extension as of Aug. 2, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.

According to Men's Health, Doncic contacted his manager one day after the Lakers were eliminated and informed her that he wanted to