Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said it was worth flying from the U.S. to see Luka Doncic, who showed he's in great shape and feels quicker and less tired this summer.
The Los Angeles Lakers' top executives — GM Rob Pelinka and team president Jeanie Buss — made the trip to Europe to see their superstar Luka Doncic in action just before FIBA EuroBasket 2025.
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic
Position: PG, SG
Age: 26
Height: 201 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Birth place: Ljubljana, Slovenia
What they witnessed was a noticeably slimmer Luka, who has been following a new diet and conditioning program.
"He's in great shape, really committed to working hard this summer," Pelinka told reporters. "And to be able to watch that in person was worth flying over the ocean to be with him."
Doncic himself downplayed the change but admitted he feels the difference.
"Honestly, nothing different. Just probably less tired, a little bit quicker," Luka said in an official press conference. "Nothing specific. At the end of the day, I want to win games and help my team achieve more."
Slovenia will tip off its Group D campaign on August 28 against Poland at the Spodek Arena in Katowice.
Meanwhile, this offseason, Doncic also signed a new three-year, $165 million maximum contract with the Lakers.
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