July 30, 2025: Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ standout guard, is making news this offseason because of a big change in his body that has the NBA world buzzing. Doncic’s surprise trade from the Dallas Mavericks last season, when health and fitness were key concerns, has made it evident that he is putting his body first. This has led many to anticipate that big things are ahead for him and the Lakers in the 2025–26 season.
Recently, Doncic was on the cover of Men’s Health magazine, and his fresh, sleek appearance soon became popular. The Lakers player talked about the big modifications he has made to his diet and fitness routine in an interview with the magazine.
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Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins talked about Doncic’s new body on ESPN’s Get Up earlier this week. He had strong feelings about it. Perkins thinks Doncic should win the MVP award since he is in such fantastic shape. Perkins said, “The league is in trouble when you see Luka setting the bar and looking good.” “For one thing, the Lakers are a real title contender. But Luka is also my early pick to win the MVP. He was out of condition when he headed to the NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks. What do you think he’s going to do to the league this year?
After the Lakers were knocked out of the playoffs, head coach JJ Redick stressed how important it was for the squad to be in “championship shape.” It’s not clear if this comment was meant for Doncic, but it has definitely had great effects. Doncic not only looks ready to transform how people see him across the league, but he also looks ready to lead the Lakers on a long playoff run.
Perkins said that Doncic was already one of the best players in the game, even when people were worried about his fitness. It’s hard to say how he will do for LA in the 2026 season because he is in the best shape of his career right now.