One of the main topics surrounding Luka Donsic this summer focused on his physical changes.
Luka Doncic looks small and healthy, and shocks Los Angeles Lakers fans.
Donsic himself shared that he wanted to be the best he could and works every day towards that goal.
The body conversion appears to have influenced his game at Eurobasket 2025, where he dominates aggressively and defensively.
Doncic has significantly improved his defensive game and has won a nomination for Best Defensive Player Award in the tournament.
However, NBA star Franz Wagner doesn’t recognize the difference between Slovenian superstars.
Wagner spoke after Germany faced Donsic in the quarterfinals of the Eurobasket, where Germany won 99-91 in Slovenia.
“He’s always like that, so I really don’t make a difference,” said the Orlando magic star.
“It’s a very good player. He may have it once he gets a little better, but it’s hard to talk to him.”
Wagner’s assessment suggests that despite visible physical changes and defensive perceptions, Doncic’s improvements may be more subtle than dramatic.
The German forward’s perspective comes from direct competition with Donsic at the highest international level.
Despite Wagner praised Donsic, his confession may involve Lakers fans who were hoping for a significant improvement from their new star.
The fanbase wanted the body conversion to naturally translate into significantly improved performance.
Some Lakers supporters have already predicted that Doncic will win the MVP next season, praising him throughout the tournament.
Wagner’s comments suggest that the effects of transformation may not be as important as expected.
After the Eurobasket, Don Sic will return to Los Angeles and begin his first full season with the Lakers later next month.
Time reveals whether he remains the same player or has become the improved version that fans are hoping for through the summer transformation process.