Doncic's weight loss details exposed! Four days after the end of the season, I returned to China for training, and the physical fitness + diet adjustment was effective

Doncic appeared to watch the Real Madrid basketball game, and his obviously thinner figure caused heated discussions. ON MAY 27, BEIJING TIME, SLOVENIAN MEDIA SPORTSKLUB REPORTED THE DETAILS OF DONCIC'S WEIGHT LOSS, HE RETURNED TO CHINA FOR TRAINING FOUR DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE LAKERS SEASON, AND THE CURRENT PHYSICAL TRAINING HAS BEGUN TO BEAR FRUIT. In response to the doubts of the past year, he hopes to respond strongly with his performance in the new season.

"We have a long summer ahead of us during which we have to focus on improving at individual and team level." About three weeks ago, after the Lakers were eliminated by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, Doncic said this in a tone that was a mixture of calm, exhaustion, and disappointment, but also a hint of focus. He took the initiative to reflect on his shortcomings, repeatedly emphasizing that his performance was not up to the standard it should be.

Now, he is actively involved in getting in shape and preparing for the new season. Four days after the Lakers' season, he returned to his hometown of Ljubljana in Slovenia.

SPORTSKLUB REPORTS THAT HE IS LIKELY TO MAKE FEW PUBLIC APPEARANCES IN THE COMING WEEKS. He's been quietly training for some time now, and he's brewing a sharp response – both to the past season and to the overwhelming criticism. Many of these criticisms point to his fluctuating athletic form and his so-called "unprofessional" lifestyle.

In the first phase of the long offseason, Doncic underwent a physical makeover in Ljubljana without the ball, including guided gym workouts and dietary modifications. The initial changes in size are evident and the physical measurements are encouraging, but the real test will have to wait until he returns to the pitch.

It should not be overlooked that Doncic has significantly adjusted and even reconstructed his style of play in recent years. While the data curve hasn't changed significantly with his keen on-court instincts and unquestionable ability, his impact on the game and the way he drives his teammates has changed.

Lakers management is looking forward to a more agile, faster, and more well-rounded Doncic. It's no secret that the Lakers see him as the face of the team for years to come and are eager to build a roster around him. As a result, it's largely clear: the Lakers will offer him a new contract in early August, which could be a four-year contract of about $230 million that will start in 2026 and end in 2030, or a three-year contract that will allow room for a "super-cap" salary in 2028.

Although Doncic has not yet been officially confirmed, the Slovenian Basketball Association and the national team management have sent a signal that "health means playing". If nothing else, he will play for his country for the national team for the fifth consecutive season this summer, with the highlight being the European Championships in Poland and Latvia.

Slovenia are scheduled to assemble on July 18, but Doncic will certainly not be in the Euro 2025 squad at that time. He is expected to return to training in early August after insurance has been arranged. Theoretically, this would also mean that he will be able to play in the official warm-up matches that have been finalised – Slovenia will play Germany twice, as well as one each against Lithuania, Latvia and Serbia.

At the same time, at least for the club's future, for Doncic, the core task of the national team training camp is to maintain or improve his fitness reserves, and more importantly, to see training and games as additional preparations for the 2025-26 season.