Fans Erupt As Luka Doncic Shows Off Lean Physique While Nailing A Halfcourt Shot
Los Angeles Lakers fans will be eager to see what Luka Doncic has in store this upcoming season. With an emphasis on getting into shape for the new season, Doncic recently showed off the fruits of his labor.
In a recent video, the Lakers superstar can be seen looking significantly leaner. And to add emphasis, the 26-year-old drained a shot from halfcourt, causing fans on social media to go berserk.
Doncic is widely considered one of the most gifted basketball players in the NBA. Now that he's in what looks like the best shape of his career, fans couldn't contain their excitement. With several fans sharing their reactions to the video on X, we take a look at some of their responses.
"Tell me he isn't looking similar to his rookie build. He's lean as hell now!" commented one fan.
"My MVP," added another.
Another fan displayed some optimism and claimed, "No worries, those earlier years were just for fun. Now, he's about to enter his prime. S**t about to get ugly for the league."
"Luka's MVP season is coming," said one fan, predicting big things from the Lakers' star.
Another fan added to this with, "So I'm placing my bet right now for Luka Doncic MVP."
"Holy fawk, we are so back. We are winning MVP this season," boldly stated another fan.
"Luka Doncic is in the best shape of his life," claimed another.
One fan noted the impact this weight loss could have on his game by saying, "Attack-the-rim Luka bout to make a return this season."
A Mavericks fan also commented on this marked change and lamented, "Why couldn't he do this in Dallas?"
"That's the next GOAT," claimed another fan, acknowledging his potential for greatness.
The expectations of Doncic to dominate next season are immense, especially given the criticism he has faced for his defensive shortcomings in the playoffs.
The scrutiny the superstar has faced since donning the Purple and Gold has acted as fuel. His response has been a deepened commitment to the team, reflected in his ongoing conditioning and offseason recruiting efforts.
Having played a significant role in bringing Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to the Lakers in free agency, it is abundantly clear that Doncic is invested in the team's future.
When also considering that the Lakers are officially on the guard's timeline now, planning their roster construction with upcoming free agency classes in mind, the team and the player appear to be in close collaboration.
Doncic is currently gearing up for his activities with the Slovenian national team at the EuroBasket tournament. However, the 26-year-old is expected to return to Los Angeles before joining the national team to sign his contract extension with the Lakers, further cementing his place as the face of the franchise.This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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