Clip of Luka Doncic Arriving In Los Angeles Had Fans Arguing About His Real Weight

Kristen Wong | Feb 3, 2025

Screengrab on Twitter/ @Lakers

The NBA world was left speechless after the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks agreed to a trade that swapped Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic in one of the most stunning moves in league history.

NBA fans had a bit more to say after the Lakers posted a clip of Doncic arriving in Los Angeles a day after his trade was announced. The All-Star guard was seen making his way down from the team plane on Sunday night and repped the Lakers by throwing up a cheesy L.A. gesture:

First moments in the City of Angels.

Welcome to LA, @luka7doncic! pic.twitter.com/gTRZHUBQAR

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 3, 2025

But what got the most viral reactions may have been the sight of Doncic’s physique in light of rumors surrounding why the Mavs shockingly moved on from their franchise star. ESPN’s Tim McMahon reported over the weekend that the Mavericks were frustrated by Doncic’s conditioning issues and that his weight ballooned into the high 260s this season, something the team thought attributed to his recent injuries.

Maybe it was Doncic’s slimming all-black outfit, but many fans didn’t think he looked overweight at all. He just looked, well, normal. Like the same old Luka Doncic.

the skinniest 270-pound man in LApic.twitter.com/ThPzo03DM1

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) February 3, 2025

Am I trippin or does he NOT look fat at all? https://t.co/mwX3AyWZEV

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) February 3, 2025

Luka doesn’t look anything close to 270 pic.twitter.com/Z7wachQA4i

— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) February 3, 2025

If this is what 270 look like they better put me on my 600 pound life https://t.co/5tD9CrFy5H

— Josh Gibson stan (@JSwitDaBS) February 3, 2025

And the fat suit is off just like that https://t.co/ups74fKfQb

— izzy (@imnotisrael) February 3, 2025

He don't even look 270 the man is 245 at best you really traded luka for blue Gatorade man what https://t.co/Sk3Tcf5Bkh

— Tommy⭐️🦬 (@17GOTNEXT) February 3, 2025

Alleged 270 pound man arrives in LA
pic.twitter.com/Ed6oKmlXv2

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 3, 2025

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