Luka Don\u010di\u0107 has gone from being criticized for his fitness and conditioning to making the cover of Men\u2019s Health magazine\u2019s summer edition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Following the shocking trade of Don\u010di\u0107 from Dallas to the Lakers, plenty had been said regarding concerns the Mavericks had over his conditioning and diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The feature in the men\u2019s magazine<\/a> pushed back on some of what had been said in the weeks following the blockbuster as the Mavericks attempted to explain their rationale for moving one of the sport\u2019s biggest stars still in his prime.\u00a0<\/p>\n Luka Doncic was the cover of Men\u2019s Health Magazine after struggles to control his weight. Mens Health Magazine<\/p>\n The lengthy piece highlighted the two-a-days Don\u010di\u0107 does while in Croatia and it mentioned a gluten-free, low-sugar diet \u2013 complete with 250 grams of protein and one almond milk\u2013fueled shake a day \u2013 that he is adhering to.\u00a0<\/p>\n Don\u010di\u0107 began his offseason training program with Team Luka, which includes Barrio, Ma\u010dek, and nutritionist Lucia Almendros, shortly after the Lakers were knocked out of the playoffs by the Timberwolves.\u00a0<\/p>\n The five-time NBA All-Star texted his agent a day after the series loss that he wanted to begin his offseason training ASAP.<\/p>\n \u201cSo every summer I try my best to work on different things,\u201d Don\u010di\u0107 told Men\u2019s Health. \u201cObviously, I\u2019m very competitive. This summer was just a little bit different, you know. It kind of motivated me to be even better.\u201d<\/p>\n Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after not getting a foul call in his favor. AP<\/p>\n The article included photos of a slimmed-down Don\u010di\u0107, who acknowledged he\u2019s seen a massive difference.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cJust visually, I would say my whole body looks better,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n