The anomaly observed in the case of Luka Doncic's weight raised two theories before the start of a new NBA season
Article by David Istrate – published Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 22:26 / Updated Wednesday, October 1, 2025:30
Luka Doncic (26 years old), the superstar of Los Angeles Lakers, is the protagonist of discussions before the start of the new NBA season, after more questions have been raised about his weight. According to official information, Slovenian is harder now than a year ago, when Dallas Mavericks, his former team, complained about his physical condition.
Luka Doncic was at the center of the most publicized move from the 2024-2025 season of the North American Basketball League. In a surprise of proportions, the 26-year-old star was transferred by Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles LakerS, and among the reasons listed was one related to the physical condition of the Slovenian.
Two explanations for which Luka Doncic weighs 6 pounds in addition
The officials of the Texan band have portrayed Doncic as a player who is not attentive to his physical condition, transmitting implicitly that he does not seriously treat the basketball career. However, this summer, he went through a process of physical transformation and seemed in a much better form before Eurobasket 2025.
Prior to the European Championship, Doncic gave an interview for the magazine “Men's Health” and, at the final tournament, he evolved excellently, having average 34.7 points, 8.6 recovery and 7.1 decisive passes.
Despite this, before the new NBA season, various publications covering this league made an interesting observation: Luka Doncic weighs more than before the season 2024-2025, the difference being over 6 kilograms (110.6 – 104.3).
This anomaly led to 2 theories. The first is that Dallas Mavericks lied last year and did not present the real weight of Luka Doncic. The second is that the Slovenian defender weighs more at present, due to the growth of his muscle mass, after a summer in which he invested under his physical condition.
“If I stop now, it will be in vain. Every summer I push myself to the limits to work on different things. Obviously, I am very competitive. This summer was a little different. Motivated me to become even better. Either now, or never“Doncic said in the interview given during the summer for Men's Health.
According to images published by Mavericks and Lakers before the two seasons, Doncic looks much different than a year ago. Over the last few months, he expressed his devotion to the California group, and the team fans are excited before the first complete season that Doncic will play in Los Angeles.
