Luka Doncic attributes improved play to offseason conditioning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Luka Doncic discussed the positive effects of his conditioning regimen after last summer's physical transformation. Criticized for being out of shape after his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic focused on improving his diet and lost significant weight. He noted feeling less fatigued during games, which helped him enhance his defensive capabilities. Doncic's statistics reflect his success, averaging 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. His season was disrupted by a hamstring strain in early April, but he has since returned to a strict diet and reportedly recovered fully, beginning training for the upcoming season.
- •Doncic highlighted a significant reduction in fatigue after getting in shape.
- •He averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists during the season.
- •He won his second scoring title in three years.
- •Doncic's defensive play improved significantly this season.
- •He has recovered from a hamstring strain and is resuming training.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic on biggest difference after getting in shape last summer
"Luka Doncic said that above all, he noticed one big difference after his physical transformation last summer.
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