Luka Doncic's ‘speedy' transformation reignited Ozempic debate, fans couldn't keep cool
Luka Doncic's 'speedy' transformation reignited Ozempic debate, fans couldn't keep cool (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic devoted his offseason to self-care; his miraculous transformation is proof. The weight loss of the Lakers' star sparked Ozempic debate again on the Nightcap Show.
Chad Johnson hinted at the use of a weight-loss drug. Meanwhile, social media erupted with fans' reactions, who were appreciative of the player's fit look.
Luka Doncic's quick transformation sparked Ozempic debate
What was Luka Doncic doing all summer after the Los Angeles Lakers' exit from the NBA playoffs? If someone is searching for the answer to this, a safe reply would be - losing weight.
Luka recently attended a Real Madrid basketball game to support his previous club. His transformed look grabbed everyone's eyes.
Chad Johnson, Shannon Sharpe, and Jermaine O'Neal picked Luka Doncic's fitness as one of the topics at their show, Nightcap.
Johnson commented, 'You can't take that as an NBA player, right?'
Hinting at the use of the weight-loss drug, he further discussed, 'How many weeks have they been out of the season? It ain't been that long for him to lose all that weight like that.
I'm telling you he probably took that Ozempic stuff.
I'm telling you.'
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Luka Doncic's impressive looks got a lot of appreciation from the fans. They had positive things to say about Doncic's slimmer frame.
Fans shared appreciative comments on Luka Doncic's fit body
Real Madrid Basket shared a glimpse of Luka Doncic's attendance at the game. His improved look garnered a lot of appreciation from fans. While the experts like Shannon Sharpe remained unaffected by his weight loss, the fans hailed the Slovenian player.
A Lakers insider posted on X:
'Luka has seemingly lost 20- 30 lbs already this offseason, and is looking in great shape'
Another fan commented, 'This Luka? Recently?? He looks so different. It's giving throwback'
One more comment read, 'Wow! Good job Luka.
Keep it up. Rooting for you always.'
Another appreciative comment read, 'GOAT is in shape'
At the Nightcap show, Jermaine O'Neal reflected his view, saying:
'When I've seen him play with his national team, he always looks thinner."
He further said, "Then he comes back to the United States, and he's eating yeast rolls and pasta.
Also Read:
Luka Doncic steps out to watch a game in Spain; fans comment on his slimmer look: 'He loses weight in off-season then gains it back'
Luka Doncic's fit body elated the Lakers fans, and they hoped that with a better team composition, the Lakers would make a comeback in the next season.
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