Luka Doncic Owes LeBron James for Major Favor in Summer Amid Lakers Rift, Claims Source

We’ve all already witnessed Luka Doncic 2.0 this summer after the Slovenian point guard reportedly lost around 31 lbs. However, while many assumed that it was the critics who motivated the 26-year-old to commit to a new conditioning routine and make such a drastic turnaround, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Recently, Lakers’ assistant coach Greg St. Jean, who is currently accompanying Doncic at the EuroBasket 2025, has revealed that none other than LeBron James played a massive role in motivating Luka. “You know what? I always find this — iron sharpens iron,” Jean told BasketNews. “When you’re around really good players, it’s just like when you’re a coach, and you’re around a really good coach. You can’t help but be motivated to continue to get better at your craft.”

“I think Luka’s learned a little bit from every great player he’s been around. And I know he’s always looked up to LeBron. He’s always been somebody he’s really admired. So I think having those two together is obviously motivating. I think it’s two-way motivating as well. I don’t think it’s just a one-way street,” he added.

LeBron James inspired Luka Doncic’s body transformation

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