Luka Doncic's recent feature on Men's Health magazine has caused an uproar around the league. With specific reference to the Mavericks' concerns about his weight, the Lakers guard made sure the Mavs knew about his recent efforts.

The former Maverick is looking like he might be in the best basketball shape of his life while gracing the cover of Men's Health.

Luka Doncic has dedicated his offseason to silencing those who have criticized his fitness level, and a new magazine feature is further evidence that the

Luka Doncic said he took a "huge step" in improving his conditioning this summer, adding that his "whole body looks better."

Nothing motivates the greats quite like the quest to prove someone wrong. When the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA by trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers, it was followed up by spin out of Dallas about GM Nico Harrison and the franchise’s concerns about Doncic’s lack of commitment to conditioning, taking care of his body and defense.

Luka Doncic understood the assignment this summer after the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing first-round exit in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The 26-year-old superstar hooper was featured on the cover of Men’s Health and described his approach in the offseason.

Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers from the Mavericks in part because of conditioning. He says he is in better shape now.

Doncic's fitness, along with who was to blame for his perceived lack of it, has been a major story since the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers.