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Newsweek
37 minutes ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Lakers' Luka Doncic Trolls Mavericks After Viral Body Transformation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic nearly broke the internet on Monday after he graced the cover of the most recent Men's Health magazine showing off his dramatic body transformation. After being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers back in early February, Doncic has spent the better part of the last five months being heavily criticized for his weight management and conditioning habits after it was revealed by ESPN both were major factors that facilitated his trade to L.A. In the three months since the Lakers were eliminated in five games from the NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic has been training for the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament in late August and working on his conditioning. Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Arena on April 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Arena on April 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, Basketball: Angel Reese Sends Clear Message to WNBA About Salary Negotiations In his Men's Health feature story, Doncic revealed he's drastically changed his diet to a low-sugar, gluten-free one, he's upped his protein to 250 or more grams of protein per day, and he's increasing the frequency and intensity of his workouts. During a trip to Yankee Stadium on Monday night, Doncic did an exclusive interview with the Yankees broadcast team. That's when play-by-play announcer Michael Kay couldn't help but bring up Doncic's impressive new physique while encouraging him to throw shade at the Mavericks. "After that deal was made, the Mavericks got a lot of criticism regarding it. Then they start to leak out stuff — 'Oh, we don't know if he's ever going to be in shape.' You should mail them a copy of that Men's Health magazine." "They probably saw it," Doncic coyly replied. "I don't have to worry about that." Luka on the Mavs seeing his new Men's Health magazine 👀 "You should mail [the Mavs] a copy..." Luka: "They probably saw it... I don't have to worry about that." 😅 (via @MensHealthMag, boogiephotographer) — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 29, 2025 More Basketball: Lakers' Luka Doncic Reveals Weight Loss Secrets of Dramatic Body Transformation Though Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison stated the deciding factor in trading Doncic was improving Dallas' defense, multiple reports indicated after the trade that Doncic weighed in the mid-to-high 260s and the team's front office was concerned that letting his weight get that high was having an adverse effect on his ability to recover from injuries. While Doncic's new body is the talk of social media, The Athletic's Dan Woike reported on Tuesday that he was already committed to getting in shape and shedding some extra weight regardless of which team he played for in 2025. "This, the body, the publicity, the determined look in his eyes, the sweat reflecting the spotlights, it's all part of a bigger plan," Woike wrote. "That plan, according to some around Dončić, was going to be fulfilled no matter what happened in his pro career. "To everyone else, it's so clearly a response to the humiliation and pain caused by the Dallas Mavericks' decision to cast him away from the city where he'd planned on spending the entirety of his career."
Cosmopolitan
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Pedro Pascal Backlash, Explained
When I first heard there was backlash against Pedro Pascal, I was terrified. Surely, only some disastrous scandal could have prompted any outrage against everyone's current Hollywood crush. Oh, how wrong I was. It turns out the Pedro Pascal backlash isn't due to any offensive joke or impropriety, it's has anxiety and supports LGBTQ rights. Confused? Allow me to explain. The Pedro hate began last week, leading up to the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, when the actor gave an interview with Men's Health on managing anxiety. In the interview, he said that he tends to rely on others—friends, family—and is 'always one to reach out when I'm facing something that is challenging or making me anxious.' He continued, saying that when he found himself falling into patterns of doom scrolling and anxiety in 2020, 'I had to go back to what was always the comfort for me in my life, which was engagement in my relationships, my friendships, and conversation and shared experience.' Anyone who has ever had any kind of acute mental health issue will tell you that one of the first things a therapist or counselor will instruct you to do is to create an action plan, which usually involves listing at least two people you can call in a crisis. Calling friends or family in times of trouble is not unusual, nor is it inappropriate. Unless you ask anti-trans activist Posie Parker (not to be confused with our White Lotus queen, Parker Posey). 'He never gets the anxiety gropes around men, does he?!' Posie (real name Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull) tweeted last week. She also shared a video of Pedro posing with his Fantastic Four co-star Vanessa Kirby, his hand moving up and down her arm as he looked for the best placement for the photos. While you and I might look at this video clip and think, 'Pedro Pascal is just like me, he also doesn't know what to do with his hands in photographs!' Posie apparently looked at it and related it back to the actor's quote saying he likes to 'reach out' to those close to him when he's anxious. Is it worth pointing out that when Pedro was talking to Men's Health, he was clearly using the phrase 'reach out' to mean that he contacts his loved ones? Or that there is nothing inherently wrong with seeking physical comfort from consenting adults? Yes, but logic is clearly not at the forefront here. A wave of trolls soon followed, hopping on the bandwagon to accuse Pedro of being inappropriately touchy with certain female co-stars. (I have included tweets for proof, not endorsements.) It's worth noting that there have been no public allegations or proof of any unwanted physical affection at all. To my knowledge, Pedro has never been accused of being inappropriate (physically or otherwise) with anyone, on set or off. What Pedro is guilty of, however, is being a vocal advocate for trans rights, which many suspect is why Posie chose to target him in the first place. In fact, TERFs and other anti-trans activists have been trying to get this fake scandal going for months, ever since Pedro called out J.K. Rowling's 'heinous loser' behavior in April after she celebrated an anti-trans ruling UK Supreme Court ruling. As noted by Vanity Fair, following Pedro's comments, fans of the Harry Potter author attempted to smear Pedro using a clip of him reaching for Vanessa Kirby's hand at last year's Comic-Con, accusing him of being inappropriate. 'What happened is we were both incredibly nervous going out in front of thousands of people who love this comic,' Vanessa later told Vanity Fair. 'He wanted me to know that we were in this together, and I found it a lovely gesture and was very glad to squeeze his hand back.' Which brings me to my final point, and the point many Pedro defenders are making online: There is a difference between being openly physically affectionate and groping someone without their consent. By pretending we don't know the difference, you are making it easier for actual harassers to get away with inappropriate, nonconsensual behavior. Now, unless you have any substantial allegations, would you please leave our fave internet daddy alone?
Straits Times
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
LA Lakers' Luka Doncic shows off summer shred in Men's Health
LOS ANGELES – After plenty of attention was brought to Luka Doncic's fitness level following his shocking February trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, the five-time All-Star has been putting another surprise together this off-season. After reports of an improved physique surfaced earlier this summer, a profile in Men's Health magazine confirmed the extent to which Doncic has gone to develop a slimmed-down look as he prepares for his first full season in Los Angeles. Doncic, 26, has generally been listed at 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, although opinions on the weight have varied. It did not prohibit him from scoring 28.2 points with 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists last season. But reports indicated this past winter that the Dallas Mavericks had become exasperated with his lack of fitness, which might have contributed to a calf injury that the star guard had been rehabbing for a month prior to the trade that shocked the NBA. Ankle, calf, knee and back injuries have slowed Doncic at certain times in his career, although he still managed to play at least 61 games in a season until he was reduced to 50 last year with the Mavericks and Lakers combined. Now, Doncic is visibly slimmer after an improved diet combined with a fitness programme. He has been avoiding gluten and keeping sugar to a minimum, while loading up on protein to help him get through multiple workouts a day that include lifting weights along with on-court drills. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Thirty dead, over 80,000 evacuated, following heavy rain in Beijing Asia Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce World Trump says many are starving in Gaza, vows to set up food centres Business Crypto's comeback: Should Bitcoin and other digital assets be in your portfolio now? Sport World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro among list of top names for Singapore football coach Business BYD tops Singapore car sales in first half of 2025 with almost one-fifth of the market Asia Giant algal bloom off South Australia devastates marine life, threatens seafood exports Singapore ST Explains: What we know about the Tanjong Katong sinkhole so far 'Obviously, be the best that I can be, take care of myself,' Doncic said to Men's Health. 'This year, with my team, I think we did a huge step. But this is just the start, you know. I need to keep going. Can't stop.' While LeBron James exercised a contract option to return to the Lakers in 2025-26, the team also added center Deandre Ayton, guard Marcus Smart and forward Jake LaRavia. The profile did not mention Doncic's current weight, but photographs showed off his slim look with greater muscle definition in his arms. His workouts kept him away from basketball at first, then had him return to the court in June. He will play for Slovenia in EuroBasket in August. 'So every summer I try my best to work on different things,' he added. 'Obviously, I'm very competitive. This summer was just a little bit different, you know. It kind of motivated me to be even better.' REUTERS
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Luka Doncic unveils chiseled summer body in Men's Health cover shoot
After drawing scrutiny over his fitness following a shocking February trade to the Los Angeles Lakers , Luka Doncic appears to be turning the page this offseason. Earlier reports hinted at a physical transformation, and a new Men's Health profile has confirmed just how far the five-time All-Star has come in reshaping his body. Entering his first full season with the Lakers, Doncic is showing off a noticeably slimmer frame and a new level of commitment. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Analytics Product Management Management MCA Digital Marketing Public Policy Others Design Thinking MBA Data Science Operations Management CXO Data Science Artificial Intelligence Finance Degree Healthcare Leadership Technology others PGDM healthcare Cybersecurity Project Management Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details — MensHealthMag (@MensHealthMag) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Officially listed at 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, Doncic has long faced questions about his conditioning. That didn't stop him from averaging 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists last season. According to report, Dallas Mavericks had grown frustrated with his fitness issues, which may have played a role in the calf injury he was nursing for a month before being traded. Injuries - including to his ankle, calf, knee, and back - have periodically slowed Doncic's career, though he had played at least 61 games each season until last year, when injuries limited him to just 50 combined appearances for Mavericks and Lakers. Live Events Doncic, 26, is under contract with the Lakers for two more seasons, including a player option for 2026–27. According to ESPN, Lakers will be eligible to offer him a four-year, $222 million extension starting August 2. — MensHealthMag (@MensHealthMag) This summer, Doncic has taken his training seriously, combining an intense fitness regimen with a revamped diet. He's cut out gluten and reduced sugar intake, opting instead for high-protein meals to fuel multiple daily workouts that mix weightlifting and on-court drills. "Obviously, be the best that I can be, take care of myself," Doncic said to Men's Health. "This year, with my team, I think we did a huge step. But this is just the start, you know. I need to keep going. Can't stop." Doncic's recent photos highlight a noticeably leaner frame and increased muscle definition, particularly in his arms. His offseason training initially kept him away from basketball, but he returned to on-court work in June. He is set to represent Slovenia at EuroBasket in August. "So every summer I try my best to work on different things," he said. "Obviously, I'm very competitive. This summer was just a little bit different, you know. It kind of motivated me to be even better." Doncic told Men's Health that since June he has adopted an intermittent fasting routine aimed at reducing inflammation and improving recovery. Six days a week, he follows a strict regimen of two high-protein meals and one protein shake - though he doesn't eat anything until after completing a grueling 90-minute morning workout.
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Luka Doncic says ‘whole body looks better' after summer of change: ‘This is just the start'
Luka Doncic is a changed man. Just look at the photos accompanying a new 'Men's Health' feature on the Lakers superstar. He's slimmed down. He's toned. 'Just visually, I would say my whole body looks better,' Doncic said in the article published Monday. His altered physique, however, is not what makes Doncic a changed man. His sleek new look is the result of much bigger changes in his lifestyle this offseason. According to the article, Doncic has been home in Croatia where he gets in two 90-minute workouts a day. The sessions included deadlifts, dumbbell bench presses, lateral bounds, resistance band drills, sprints and hurdles. The workouts wrap up with Doncic on the basketball court shooting jump shots. And Doncic's eating habits have changed too. His diet is now gluten-free, low-sugar and high-protein. He also uses an intermittent fasting plan the article says is 'designed to limit inflammation and help his body recover better.' The Mavericks selected Doncic with the third overall pick in the 2018 draft. He was the NBA's rookie of the year that season. The 6-6 guard is a five-time All-Star selection and led the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals. But in early February, Doncic was shipped to the Lakers in a deal that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas. According to an ESPN report at the time, the Mavericks initiated the talks at least in part because of 'significant frustration within the organization about Doncic's lack of discipline regarding his diet and conditioning.' Doncic acknowledged that narrative during his introductory news conference with the Lakers on Feb. 4 and said it would motivate him moving forward. 'It's a motive,' Doncic said. 'I know it's not true. I know. But it's a motive … it's a big motive for a long run here.' Apparently, he meant it. The day after the Lakers were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, the Men's Health article states, Doncic texted his manager saying he was ready to begin his offseason workouts. Doncic has worked with the same trio of fitness experts — a physiotherapist, a trainer and a nutritionist — since 2023, but this offseason has been different. 'I think that this summer, he sees the difference, and he's really happy,' Javier Barrio, Doncic's physiotherapist, told Men's Health. Doncic indicated that his newfound dedication to wellness won't end once the season begins. 'This year, with my team, I think we did a huge step,' he said. 'But this is just the start, you know. I need to keep going. Can't stop.' He added: 'If I stop now, it was all for nothing.'
