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So picture this: a dude decides he’s gonna ditch the doughy look for something a bit more ripped. Like, summer project much? And gotta share those results, right? So, where do you go? Yep, New York City. Classic move.
Luka Doncic, everyone’s favorite basketball wizard, rocks up at Yankee Stadium. And who’s there to meet him? Aaron Judge, the guy’s basically a human skyscraper at 6-foot-7. Somehow both these giants were in Men’s Health, with Luka getting a whole spread about his new fitness freak lifestyle.
Anyway — no, wait — so Luka’s there, standing his ground with all this newly minted muscle. Who’d have thought, right? Especially after that wild Lakers debut. Yeah, the one following that jaw-drop trade from Dallas. Anthony Davis for Doncic? Wild!
So, Luka’s chatting it up with the Yankees’ broadcast folks. Michael Kay starts saying he should make a big deal out of his new bod to shut up the haters. Apparently, there was all this jibber-jabber about whether he’d ever shape up. Maybe send the Mavericks a mag? Luka just grins, “They’ve seen it.” Confidence level: expert.
New York’s just one pit stop for Luka. He’s headed to Chicago next, then LA (suspicious timing, eh?). Rumors swirl like coffee in a cheap diner that he might extend his Lakers contract for an eye-watering $224 million or maybe $161 million with some sneaky options in there. Decisions, decisions.
Despite last season’s slightly puffier appearance, dude was still cranking out impressive stats: 28.2 points per game, anyone? Now, post-summer boot camp, he’s eyeing that “best player on the planet” title. Kobe, LeBron… Doncic?
Apparently, he’s been in Croatia, grinding with two monster 90-minute workouts and munching on gluten-free, low-sugar proteins. And intermittent fasting? Guess carb-loading isn’t a thing anymore.
His unveiling came complete with gift swag from Judge – a bat and swanky Air Jordans. When asked if he’s gonna swing a bat? “Only on Wii,” Doncic jokes. Classic.
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Originally in Los Angeles Times.
