When the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic last season, it looked like a heist. But for the Dallas Mavericks, letting go of the All-NBA guard was less about giving up talent and more about regaining control. The “Doncic business” had become a burden, marked by recurring injuries and questionable conditioning.

No one seemed more caught off guard by the trade than Doncic himself. Following the Lakers' early playoff exit, the 26-year-old superstar has reportedly lost over 30 pounds , according to Slovenian POP TV, a striking shift from what pushed him out of Dallas .

“The biggest unknown is how the fact that he has lost as much as 14 kilograms (31 pounds) compared to last year,” the Slovenian POP TV broadcaster said.

Doncic finished last season at 230 pounds. Losing 31 pounds mea

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