On May 26, Beijing time, at a basketball game of Real Madrid, Lakers superstar Doncic appeared on the sidelines to watch the game. Many media and fans lamented that Doncic had lost a lot of weight, and the fans who uploaded the live video also wrote: "Luka looks slim in a Real Madrid game. ”
Photos of the scene have also appeared online, and more fans believe that Doncic has really lost weight. "That's right, my brother is definitely losing weight. I predict that Luka will win the MVP next season. One fan said. Another added, "This kid looks thin." ”
"My brother is so skinny that the league will be ruled by him next season." A fan posted.
After losing to the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, Lakers head coach Redick made it clear in his postseason speech that the team needs to reach "championship-level physical fitness" in the future. Although Redick didn't name anyone, Doncic's physical condition has been the focus of criticism.
It was previously rumored that the Mavericks' decision to trade Doncic last season was motivated by these physical concerns. As a result, Doncic may be more motivated to keep himself in great shape to slap his old club in the face.
Doncic's talent is undeniable. Despite suffering injuries and shocking trades in the 2024-25 season, the 26-year-old guard is still averaging 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He shot 45 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from three-point range.
The Lakers seem to be hoping that Doncic can be their next team superstar. James is 40 years old and may not be far from retiring. Doncic is undoubtedly the number one candidate to replace him as the core of the team.
Currently, Doncic and James are working together to build a dominant team. There is also some action that the Lakers' management needs to do, and they urgently need to supplement the strength of the center position.
If Doncic does give it his all to keep himself in top shape, then he's likely to make huge improvements next year. Of course, the first priority is to stay healthy. When Doncic was on the court, his performance was nothing short of spectacular. Last season, his question was whether he could stay healthy. The Lakers hope that will no longer be an issue next season.