For the first time since his rookie season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić was not selected for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco. Following this news, and amidst the backdrop of a significant trade leading up to the February 6th deadline, Dončić traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as reported by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
While the trip offered a chance to decompress, Dončić didn’t entirely disconnect from basketball. McMenamin’s report also details how Lakers assistant coach Scott Brooks joined Dončić in Cabo, where they engaged in two-hour workouts daily on a private outdoor court. Dončić also maintained his fitness regimen with weightlifting sessions at his hotel gym.
Luka Doncic Fueled By Dallas Mavericks Conditioning Claims
Despite not publicly commenting on the ongoing leaks from the Dallas Mavericks organization regarding his weight and conditioning, a source close to Luka Dončić informed ESPN that these remarks have served as motivation for him.
“A beast was awakened inside him,” the source remarked.
Dončić’s upcoming game against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday presents a significant opportunity for him to showcase his full potential. This will be his first meeting with the Mavericks since the trade.
Since returning from the All-Star break, Dončić has made an immediate impact for the Lakers, recording a double-double against the Charlotte Hornets. He followed that performance with his best game yet in a Lakers uniform against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 32 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out seven assists. 1 In his four games with the Lakers, the Slovenian star has averaged 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists, contributing to the team’s even 2-2 record during that span.