Former Laker Wesley Johnson praised Luka Doncic’s impressive weight loss, calling it a clear sign of the star’s commitment to winning and chasing an MVP season.
Luka Doncic has caught everyone’s attention with his impressive physical transformation this offseason.
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic
Position: PG, SG
Age: 26
Height: 201 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Birth place: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Known previously for carrying some extra weight, the Los Angeles Lakers star has slimmed down and looks to be in peak shape heading into the new season.
Former NBA player Wesley Johnson weighed in on the significance of Luka’s makeover and what it could mean for his performance with the Lakers.
“Honestly, he has to. He has showed that he can do it. He has lost the weight. He has to now,” Johnson said, per Lakers Nation. “You lost it for a reason. So I don't think he's going into it with a mindset like, I just did it to show you how I can. I think he did it to show like he's trying to win.”
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Johnson emphasized the commitment behind Luka’s weight loss, seeing it as a sign of the superstar’s focus and determination.
“So I think his commitment level on doing that and showing everybody and himself like I need to get back to where I was, the mountaintop, even though he lost in the finals, he's trying to get back there. So that's a good sign to see that he's committed.”
This physical turnaround comes at a crucial time for Luka, who is widely expected to continue leading the Lakers’ charge.
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