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If you thought Luka Doncic was already a nightmare for defenders, just wait until you hear what he’s been up to this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers star isn’t just shooting hoops—he’s been reshaping his entire approach to the game, and according to Slovenia’s head coach Aleksander Sekulic, Luka’s motivation is off the charts.
A Summer of Change
Sekulic didn’t mince words. “Luka has changed his way of working,” he told Meridian Sport. “He’s not the real Doncic yet, and we all know what that looks like.” Translation? Luka’s still warming up—and that’s terrifying.
After a much-needed break to focus on his body transformation, Doncic has only just returned to basketball training. He’s leaner, fitter, and—if the whispers are true—more explosive than ever. Right now, he’s splitting his time between Slovenia’s national team duties and prepping for the upcoming NBA season.
Slovenia First, Lakers Next
Luka isn’t just going through the motions with Slovenia. Coach Sekulic says he’s “very motivated” to achieve something special with the national squad before turning his full attention back to the Lakers.
Once EuroBasket wraps up, it’s game time for LA. The offseason has been eventful—big names like Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart have joined, Dorian Finney-Smith has departed, and LeBron James has had his fair share of headlines. But the centerpiece remains Doncic, fresh off a major contract extension and hungry for a championship.
The Championship Mindset
Doncic has been clear about his goals. After getting a taste of the NBA Finals with the Mavericks, he’s told Lakers insiders he’s “getting back there.” If that means an even more dangerous version of the guy who already won the league scoring title and finished third in MVP voting last year, opposing teams might want to start panicking now.
Why the League Should Worry
Luka’s combination of skill, vision, and size was already elite. Now, add improved conditioning, sharper movement, and the motivation to win at both the international and NBA levels? This could be the season where Luka Doncic doesn’t just put up numbers—he dominates every aspect of the game.
If you’re an NBA defender, you might want to start your prayers early.