Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket 2025 run came to a halt in the quarter-finals against Germany on Wednesday. He posted a double-double, but foul trouble derailed his rhythm, restricting his defense and cutting down his offensive edge. Frustrated, he voiced his anger at the referees before exiting the tournament bitterly. Yet now, all eyes shift back to Los Angeles, where the Lakers await. The focus has to return to LA, and Doncic’s story takes a new turn there.
You see, Doncic wasted no time after the Lakers’ first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He immediately focused on reshaping his body with a strict diet and fitness plan. Then, back in the U.S., he showcased the transformation while sealing a three-year extension worth $165 million with Los Angeles, signaling his intent to