Luka Doncic opens up about how he lost weight this summer: "Just visually, I would say my body is better" originally appeared on Basketball Network .
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has made headlines this summer, but not because of his contract extension or his performance on the court. Instead, the public has taken note of the visible weight that the 26-year-old international superstar has lost in a span of two months, which Doncic confirmed is indeed true. In a recent interview with Men's Health Magazine, the Slovenian native opened up about his progress on his fitness this summer.
"Just visually, I would say my whole body looks better," Doncic admitted . " My sleeping, my body, my everything…I felt more rested,"
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After being sent home by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, all Doncic wanted to get in the gym and shred some weight. This meant having to change his routine and, most importantly, his diet plan. This summer, Doncic reportedly stuck to a gluten-free, low-sugar diet that includes at least 250 grams of protein and one almond milk–fueled shake a day.
The result? Luka reportedly has lost more than 20 pounds and is feeling more motivated and in shape than ever to conquer not just the upcoming NBA season but also Eurobasket, where he'll once again represent his home country, Slovenia, this coming August.
"This year, with my team, I think we did a huge step. But this is just the start, you know. I need to keep going. Can't stop," Doncic said. "Obviously, I'm very competitive. This summer was just a little bit different, you know. It kind of motivated me to be even better."
Part of what has helped Doncic get his fitness right is the fact that he was able to spend a lot of time back in his hometown in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for the first time in a while. This wasn't possible over the last few summers because of either long playoff runs, like when he led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024, or his commitment to play in either FIBA or EuroBasket. This Summer, Doncic made it a priority to see his friends, family, and community.
It also helped that the five-time All-Star realized he's entering the prime of his career. Thanks to his seven-year experience in the league, he now understands the sacrifices he needs to make to win a championship.
"When I came to the NBA, I was 18, " he says . "Honestly, I didn't know what to expect in those first four or five years. Then I said, 'I need to do this.'"
Only time will eventually tell how effective Doncic's summer training program will be. But right now, it's safe to assume that the former Dallas Mavericks superstar is more motivated than ever to get back on track and achieve what he has yet to in the NBA: an MVP and a championship.
This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
