Lakers' Luka Doncic Has Eyes on the Prize, Amid Body Transformation: Report

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Reign Amurao | Last updated Aug 2, 2025 12:44 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic wants to change the narrative around him, which is why he focused on his body this summer. Doncic revealed that he is focused on winning for the 2025-26 NBA season, which is why he got in shape.

The Los Angeles Lakers potentially could have a new face in Luka Doncic. Doncic is regarded as a generational talent, much like LeBron James. This is the reason why the Lakers have been busy building a competitive team around him this summer.

The Lakers aren't the only ones doing their part. Doncic has also focused on improving his body, getting the right nutrition, and making sure he's conditioned.

Doncic's Priority is to Win an NBA Championship

Doncic had an exclusive interview with People Magazine on Friday. During his talk with Anna Lazarus Caplan, he downplayed the blockbuster trade from the Dallas Mavericks as the reason for his body transformation. According to him, winning a championship was his bigger focus in the offseason.

“I mean, it's been every summer, you know, but I think just this summer I had a lot more time to try some new things — new nutrition, new food, different practices,” Doncic said about his desire to change his lifestyle.

“I would say winning the championship is my priority,” he added. “You know, you try to do it every year; I didn't do it yet. Hopefully in the future I will... So I mean, that was honestly my motivation.”

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Many believe that the criticism he received from the Mavericks organization was why he chose to live healthier. The Dallas front office cited his conditioning as one of the reasons they let him go after he was dealt to Los Angeles.

Fans are now prohibited from criticizing Doncic's physique. With the potential to win a championship with the Lakers, he has seized the moment to make the most of it.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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