Luka Dončić transforms his body and prepares for a new contract

• Luka Dončić has changed his diet and training to improve his physical form.
• He has stepped away from basketball for a month for body transformation.
• It is unclear whether Dončić will sign a new contract with the Lakers in September.

Luka Dončić, star of the Los Angeles Lakers, drew attention by appearing on the cover of Men's Health with a new physique and muscular appearance. He revealed that he stepped away from basketball for a month to improve his physical condition after criticism regarding his shape. Dončić noted that his training team tried new methods, including changes in diet and training regimen.

In 2024, Dončić became the league leader in scoring, but his transformation became a subject of criticism, which he faced during a major deal when he transitioned to the Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks. Nevertheless, his statistics remained impressive, and it was important for him to prove that he is capable of performing at a high level.

Dončić averages 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game since moving to the Lakers. Previously, he made a significant decision regarding signing a new contract worth $223 million, which could become possible on September 2.

It is still unclear whether Dončić will sign a new deal with the Lakers, as the team does not have other stars that could support him after the departure of LeBron James. However, it is likely that Dončić and his team will consider various options, taking into account the situation in the league.

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