Everyone Is Demanding the Same Thing From Luka Doncic as Star Makes Surprise Decision After Private Lakers Meeting

The 2024-25 NBA season has packed its bags. Well, at least for the Los Angeles Lakers. Their journey ended not with a bang but a 1-4 heartbreak against the relentless Minnesota Timberwolves. A few days in, and the purple and gold are already on vacation. The front office? Still figuring out the next move. But while LA sulks in silence, Luka Doncic is already plotting his next adventure.

The Lakers’ early exit might sting, but it comes with a silver lining for Luka Doncic. With a long summer wide open, one choice just got easier. No surprises here, as he is suiting up for Slovenia at EuroBasket, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. So while some stars rest, Luka is already gearing up for more magic. Was this decision a product of his secret meeting with JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka on Friday?

 

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Think of EuroBasket as the basketball version of the Euros in soccer — just swap the cleats for sneakers. It brings together the top squads from across Europe in a battle that feels a lot like the Olympics. This time, 24 teams will clash, split into four loaded groups. Slovenia lands in Group D with Poland, Iceland, Belgium, Israel, and yes, France. So, Luka Doncic might just get his shot at a little payback against Rudy Gobert.

Seeing the 26-year-old superstar preparing to wear his National jersey, fans are happy. Especially, the Lakers Nation seems to have found its joy back! That one reason why Doncic reportedly found his way out of Dallas might come to an end; that’s what the fans are hoping for.

Fans make a unanimous demand from Luka Doncic as he marches his way into Europe

Luka Doncic has heard it all — the weight talk, the conditioning doubts, the 260-pound rumors. At times, it showed. The Mavericks gave him space to lock in, and Luka owned up, promising better shape ahead. With EuroBasket looming and a fresh fire lit, fans are hyped. One even nailed it, saying, “W Luka gon be in shape for Brons 5th .”

No wonder fans say, “People make weight jokes, but this guy been torching the league in his current form lmao.” Luka Doncic joined the Lakers and lit it up. He dropped 28.2 points, 8.2 boards, and 7.7 dimes per game. In the playoffs? He turned it up to 30.2. Critics mocked his weight, but the man kept cooking. And now Europe is ready to witness his charm again.

“This is gonna help him be in great shape next year,” someone wrote. EuroBasket is Luka Doncic’s secret weapon. Instead of ‘chilling,’ he is clocking game reps, shedding weight, and locking in early. The structure, pressure, and pride all play their part. So come October, he will not be warming up. He will be ready. And yes, in great shape too.

Apr 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after not getting a foul call in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

One of the fans suggested: “He needs a new health coach. 6 months on a carnivore diet and lifestyle and he will drop 20-30 lbs…..easy.” While the idea of Luka Doncic adopting a carnivore diet to drop 20 to 30 pounds sounds bold, it oversimplifies a complex issue. Weight loss and elite athletic performance require balance, not extremes. A restrictive meat-only plan might shed pounds short-term, but long-term energy, endurance, and recovery could suffer. Luka needs sustainable, athlete-specific nutrition, not just trending shortcuts.

Another fan requested Doncic, “Please don’t get injured, bro.” They love watching Luka Doncic dominate, especially with EuroBasket and a new NBA season ahead. But with his heavy workload and past conditioning concerns, there’s real fear that overuse or fatigue could lead to injury. It’s a hopeful plea wrapped in worry — fans want brilliance, but not at the cost of his body.

So while the Lakers hit pause, Luka presses play. He is skipping rest for reps and trading rumors for redemption. Europe awaits, and so does a leaner, sharper version. Fans are buzzing. Just one request echoes loudest — stay healthy, king. Because if Luka Doncic cooks, the league better brace itself again.

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