Luka Doncic has been enjoying a relaxed offseason, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans. On Saturday night, Slovenia hosted a special farewell basketball game for Goran Dragic, featuring some of the NBA’s biggest stars, including Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. The event was a celebration of Dragic’s illustrious career, but much of the attention quickly shifted to Doncic, who appeared to have put on some weight during his time off.
As fans gathered before the game, many couldn’t help but notice the change in Doncic’s physique. Comparisons to Jokic, who has been known to fluctuate in weight during the offseason, began circulating online. Videos of Doncic at the event further fueled the conversation, with some fans commenting on how much bigger the young star looked.
Despite the chatter about his appearance, Doncic remains one of the most coveted players in the NBA. In fact, there are reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing him as a potential future cornerstone of the franchise once LeBron James decides to hang up his sneakers.
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According to Kevin O’Connor of Bleacher Report, the Lakers are carefully planning for life after LeBron, with Doncic being a prime target. “I’ve reported on this podcast and on The Ringer how they have their sights set for Luka [Don?i?] in the future,” O’Connor mentioned during an episode of The Mismatch. He added, “We’ll see if that works out. Dallas just made a Finals, Dallas is looking better than ever with their supporting cast. That may not work out, but the Lakers by not trading their future picks clearly are still thinking long-term at this point. They’re not going all in like you might expect many teams to do with James.”
While the speculation about his weight may be the topic of the moment, Doncic’s on-court talent and potential future moves are what really have fans and analysts buzzing.
As the NBA season approaches, all eyes will be on how Doncic performs after his laid-back summer—and whether the Lakers’ long-term plans will eventually come to fruition.
