Luka Doncic has successfully lost 14 kilograms! Teammates praise the change: gladly accepting the challenge of being the face of the team.

On August 8th, according to Slovenian media, Doncic has shed approximately 31 pounds (about 14 kilograms), and he seems more motivated than ever to respond to his critics—who have long questioned his physical condition and whether he can endure the lengthy grind of an 82-game regular season followed by the arduous playoff battles.

This offseason has been significant for Doncic—and everything is moving in a positive direction. His remarkable transformation has become one of the hottest topics in the basketball world. He graced the cover of Men's Health magazine, detailing his new diet and training regimen, which has only fueled the ongoing discussions about him.

Recently, Doncic signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers. Now, he has returned to Slovenia to prepare with the national team for the 2025 European Basketball Championship.

Despite the controversies, Luka Doncic remains one of the finest basketball players in the world. He led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024 and was named to the All-NBA First Team five times before being plagued by injuries in the 2025 season.

Currently, Doncic is preparing with the Slovenian team for the 2025 European Basketball Championship. His longtime national teammate Prepelic shared his views on the physical and mental transformation of the 26-year-old star.

“I noticed it from the very first practice,” Prepelic said, “He’s much more talkative than before. He is gladly embracing the challenge of being the face of the team—both in the NBA and with our national team. His words carry weight.”

Prepelic also added, “You can already see the signs of the new Luka. This is likely what the Lakers expect from him. He is now a leader, and his voice is the most influential.”