It may have been a topsy-turvy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. But for Luka Doncic, there have been reasons for optimism as he heads into his second season with the purple and gold.

Consistently flanked with questions about him being overweight, the Sloevnian has not only undergone a complete physical transformation, he is also leaving no stones unturned in showing it off. Doncic was seen flaunting his newly acquired physical form at Slovenia’s EuroBasket 2025 training camp.

Just two days after signing his new $165 million, three-year deal with the Lakers, a leaner and meaner Doncic was seen in high spirits in a video posted by Clutchpoints on X. In it, Doncic can be seen grinning while stepping off the team bus before shooting some hoops.

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Doncic was also seen in high spirits while warming up with his teammates, and looks truly ready to lead his nation to glory at a tournament which will also see the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic participate.

Slovenia tip off their EuroBasket campaign against hosts Poland on August 28, and are part of Group D, which also includes the likes of France, Belgium, and Iceland. The tournament concludes on September 14, with Germany also considered to be one of the favorites alongside Serbia and France.

Luka Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game in 28 games last season, and is aware that the Lakers are also looking to build their future around him. The player recently stated that he expects his physical transformation to help him with everything, which includes playing defence, in an interview with Rachel Nichols.

However, this is something many believe is a matter of effort, rather than conditioning. Regardless, Doncic is the new cornerstone of the Lakers, and his newly acquired form is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, regardless of how it helps him improve defensively. 

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