Luka Dončić showed up to camp looking leaner, and NBA fans were quick to notice. Photos of his offseason workouts had people talking about his slimmer frame, but the Lakers’ official roster told a different story.
Los Angeles listed Dončić at 244 pounds heading into the 2025–26 season — a 14-pound jump from the 230 he carried with Dallas last year. The bump left some fans confused, but others were quick to remind everyone that muscle is heavier than fat.
One fan joked,
“streets was tellin me he was getting skinny tho 🤣🤣🤣.”
“Muscle mass is heavier than fat, you moron.”
Muscle Mass is heavier that fat you moron
— Dr. Jonathan Reyes, DC🇵🇷 (@Jonatha01833784) September 30, 2025
Dončić has been grinding to cut the excess and replace it with strength, and the early results showed during EuroBasket. He powered Slovenia to the quarterfinals, racking up milestones along the way, proving his new frame isn’t just for show.
NBA Fans excited for the Luka Show in his second year with the Lakers
The buzz in L.A. is already sky-high. Media day photos of Dončić in his Lakers uniform flooded social media, with fans hyped about his first full season alongside LeBron James. Many see it as the beginning of a passing-of-the-torch moment.
“Year 2 and already looking like the face of LA 🔥👑 this is gonna be a show.”
Year 2 and already looking like the face of LA 🔥👑 this is gonna be a show.
— Beau Sargent (@Beau__Sargent) September 29, 2025
“It’s about that time Luka shows the Lakers what he’s really capable of.”
After an up-and-down first season following his blockbuster trade from Dallas, Dončić is focused on staying healthy and making a deep run with the Lakers. If his new build holds up, the “Luka Show” in purple and gold could be just getting started.
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