Luka Doncic, 26, has historically been listed at 6-foot-6-inches (1.98 meters) and 230 pounds (104kg), though his weight has been a subject of varied discussion. This physical profile, however, did not prevent him from achieving an impressive 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists last season.
However, reports from this past winter indicated that the Dallas Mavericks had grown increasingly frustrated with Doncic’s perceived lack of fitness. This concern was particularly highlighted as it may have contributed to a calf injury that the star guard was rehabilitating for a month prior to the shocking National Basketball Association (NBA) trade that reshaped the league. Throughout his career, Doncic has been intermittently slowed by ankle, calf, knee, and back injuries. Despite these setbacks, he consistently played at least 61 games per season until his appearances were reduced to 50 last year, encompassing games for both the Mavericks and the Lakers.
Now, Doncic is visibly slimmer, a result of an improved diet combined with a rigorous fitness regimen. He has adopted a gluten-free diet and is minimizing sugar intake, while significantly increasing his protein consumption. This nutritional approach supports his daily multi-workout routine, which includes weightlifting alongside intensive on-court drills.
“Obviously, be the best that I can be, take care of myself,” Doncic shared with 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.”
While fellow NBA superstar LeBron James exercised a contract option to remain with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, the team also bolstered its roster by adding center Deandre Ayton, guard Marcus Smart, and forward Jake LaRavia. The profile did not specify Doncic’s current weight, but accompanying photographs clearly depicted his leaner physique and enhanced muscle definition in his arms. His initial focus on strength and conditioning kept him off the basketball court, but he returned to practice in June. He is set to represent Slovenia in EuroBasket this August.
“So every summer, I try my best to work on different things,” he remarked. “Obviously, I’m very competitive. This summer was just a little bit different, you know. It kind of motivated me to be even better.”
