By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Expectations are scaling to unprecedented heights for Luka Doncic as he gears up for the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Amid reports pointing toward a rigorously targeted offseason conditioning regimen aiming for a 105-kilogram frame, the Slovenian superstar has focused heavily on physical durability following his hamstring injury.
His progress has already drawn profound validation from those who witness his growth on a year-to-year basis. Having shared the court with him for nearly a decade representing the senior national team of Slovenia, Edo Muric offered an illuminating evaluation of his international teammate’s current athletic state after tracking his evolution.
“Luka looks better and better when I see him every year. He is now at that age where he is at a peak of his powers. He’s not a kid anymore,” the former captain of the Slovenian national team recently told sports journalist Martin Pavcnik.
“Every time I see him with a ball, he just gets better and better,” added the 34-year-old forward of Perspektiva Ilirija, a team where Luka’s father, Sasa, runs basketball operations as general manager. “I can’t wait for next season to see him in an even bigger role with the Lakers. I just hope he stays healthy the entire season because this truly could be his best one yet, and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Edo Murić o tem, kako je po delovnem poletju videti Luka Dončić. pic.twitter.com/rNptTsc7m6
— Martin Pavcnik (@MartinPavcnik) September 12, 2026
The veteran sharpening described perfectly aligns with the roster reconstruction taking place around 27-year-old Doncic in California. Armed with enhanced interior size, more robust defensive support, and distinct tactical roles for the supporting cast, the team coached by JJ Redick looks tailored to optimize his decision-making.
Combining immaculate fitness with seasoned IQ, the Ljubljana native seems primed to command an even more potent variation of the offense, rendering his Most Valuable Player aspirations and championship ambitions entirely realistic ahead of October’s tip-off.
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