'It was challenging'- Luka Dončić reveals about the sacrifices he made for his great physical transformation
Los Angeles Lakers star
Luka Dončić
has been making all noise for all the right reasons. From the buzz around the Slovenian athlete leading Lakers for upcoming NBA season to gracing the cover of the reputed magazine Men's Health, Dončić is clearly flaunting his larger-than-life charisma beyond the confines of the basketball stadium.
According to a recent revelation made by him, it is impossible to believe that Luka Dončić left basketball for months only for his great physical transformation.
Luka Dončić talks about the list of sacrifices he made for weight loss
During a recent appearance on the popular media outlet NBC, Luka Dončić not only spoke about his love for basketball but also listed out the sacrifices he made during his weight loss journey. While talking about his physical transformation, Dončić said-
'I would say me and my team tried different things, different food, and different practices.
I actually gave up playing basketball for one month, which I have never done in my life, so it was kind of challenging, but it was good.'
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On being asked why did he give up playing basketball, Dončić said,
"Just mentally you know, basketball. I played my whole life, so I won't forget how to play basketball. We tried other sports, I think it was a good thing.'
He further elaborated,
"Yeah... So it was just diet and exercise."
The Los Angeles Lakers' star ruled out the possibility of the popular weight loss drug Ozempic.
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According to the revelations made by Luka Dončić, his great physical transformation is a result of only diet and exercise.
Luka Dončić graces the cover of Men's Health magazine
Luka Dončić has been turning heads across the globe with his noteworthy physical transformation. The 26-year-old NBA star rose to fame within a very short span of time. Dončić even graced the cover of Men's Health, flaunting his great physique on the first page of popular magazine.
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During the initial years of his NBA career, Luka Dončić was under the scanner for his body weight. The five-time All-Star went on to shut the critics and analysts with his hard work, discipline and determination towards his NBA career and health.
FAQ's
1. Is Luka Dončić replacing
LeBron James
?
Luka Dončić is not replacing the Los Angeles Lakers' legend LeBron James.
2. How old is Luka Dončić?
Luka Dončić is only 26 years old. A Slovenian by nationality, he is also a five-time All-Star.
3. Luka Dončić plays for which NBA team?
Luka Dončić is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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