Luka Doncic unveils chiseled summer body in Men's Health cover shoot

After drawing scrutiny over his fitness following a shocking February trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic appears to be turning the page this offseason.

Earlier reports hinted at a physical transformation, and a new Men's Health profile has confirmed just how far the five-time All-Star has come in reshaping his body. Entering his first full season with the Lakers, Doncic is showing off a noticeably slimmer frame and a new level of commitment.



Officially listed at 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, Doncic has long faced questions about his conditioning. That didn't stop him from averaging 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists last season. According to report, Dallas Mavericks had grown frustrated with his fitness issues, which may have played a role in the calf injury he was nursing for a month before being traded.

Injuries - including to his ankle, calf, knee, and back - have periodically slowed Doncic’s career, though he had played at least 61 games each season until last year, when injuries limited him to just 50 combined appearances for Mavericks and Lakers.

Doncic, 26, is under contract with the Lakers for two more seasons, including a player option for 2026–27. According to ESPN, Lakers will be eligible to offer him a four-year, $222 million extension starting August 2.


This summer, Doncic has taken his training seriously, combining an intense fitness regimen with a revamped diet. He’s cut out gluten and reduced sugar intake, opting instead for high-protein meals to fuel multiple daily workouts that mix weightlifting and on-court drills.

"Obviously, be the best that I can be, take care of myself," Doncic said to Men's Health. "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’s recent photos highlight a noticeably leaner frame and increased muscle definition, particularly in his arms. His offseason training initially kept him away from basketball, but he returned to on-court work in June. He is set to represent Slovenia at EuroBasket in August.

"So every summer I try my best to work on different things," he 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."

Doncic told Men's Health that since June he has adopted an intermittent fasting routine aimed at reducing inflammation and improving recovery. Six days a week, he follows a strict regimen of two high-protein meals and one protein shake - though he doesn’t eat anything until after completing a grueling 90-minute morning workout.