The noise over the trade revolved around Luka Doncic’s weight and fitness, and it’s been three weeks since Luka Doncic swapped Dallas blue for Lakers gold. Since Feb. 2, all eyes have locked onto Los Angeles—and for good reason. The trade was sudden, messy, and left the Dallas faithful asking one thing: What went wrong? For GM Nico Harrison, the answer was simple. The Mavericks had grown tired of Luka’s off-court struggles. His conditioning issues stole the spotlight again, with reports claiming his weight crept into the high 260s. In the end, it wasn’t just a trade—it was a push out of the only NBA home he ever knew.

But now, after four games and a massive 32-point game vs. the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, the 25-year-old Slovenian is ready to face his former team at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. A much-awaited reunion and an even greater anticipation that Doncic could score more than 30 points. Sweet revenge much? Meanwhile, Lakers supporter and X user @Jake took to his social media to inform some grand news.

He claimed (with proof) that Luka Doncic is “losing weight at a HISTORIC rate.” Adding a photo of the 5x All-Star guard from his first game as proof that the magician from Dallas looked oddly bigger. In an additional follow-up post, the X user also added a clip of Luka in the training center, practicing, with a big smile on his face. It looks like he is in high spirits to face the Mavericks on Tuesday.

At the same time, Luka is more than motivated to shut down all the criticism coming his way. ESPN’s senior insider Shams Charania recently revealed Doncic’s latest fitness regimen that might be working out for him. Charania reported: “He has been putting in daily work on the court, in the weight room. Even to the point where he went to Cabo over All-Star break and sources told me, he worked with Scott Brooks every single day while he was there.”

Meanwhile, The Athletic’s LA Lakers insider Jovan Buha debunked the “fat Luka” claims and defended him from all criticism. In a recent Q&A session, an insider faced a bold question—does Luka Doncic remind him of Kobe Bryant in slow motion? You see him, but you can’t catch him. His response? Straight to the point. “I think the Luka fat stuff has gotten a little out of control. The dude’s not fat,” Buha said on his podcast.

Luka Doncic isn’t losing sleep over the criticism. Instead, he’s using it as fuel as he kicks off his Purple & Gold chapter. And the fans are more than excited to see No.77 shine on the court against the Mavericks.

Fans rejoice in seeing a happy Luka Doncic as he seems energized ahead of the Dallas matchup

“I feel sorry for the Mavs lol every 3 Luka hits he might point to the Mavs bench every time the Lakers win by 20 Luka finishes with 55+,” one of Doncic’s fans commented on X. On Sunday at Chase Center, Stephen Curry hit an early ‘Night-Night’ with 2:50 left in the third quarter. And without a moment’s hesitation, he turned to the Mavericks‘ bench while doing his celebrations, and in sight was Klay Thompson. Maybe Luka Doncic could hit a 3 and point to Jason Kidd and Co. on the sidelines?

Another fan stated: “That trade hurt him.. demons being unleashed.” So far, he’s putting up 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists over four games, with the Lakers splitting the stretch 2-2. Not bad for a guy some thought was out of shape. Watching him go all-out against the Mavericks on Tuesday would be a dream come true for fans craving his revenge. Moreover, some believe Luka Doncic could surpass Kobe Bryant’s 81-point record and go for 90!

“He’s on that Harden diet,” someone commented. Well, it could be true; Luka Doncic trying James Harden’s diet that reportedly helped him lose 100 pounds last year. So, what does the ‘Harden diet’ consist of? James Harden’s diet emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods, including lean proteins, vegetables, and healthy fats, while steering clear of processed foods and sugars.

Another fan compared Luka to the popular Japanese animated character Goku from the popular show Dragon Ball. This fan believes Doncic’s ‘villain arc’ has begun. Enough of Nico Harrison and Co. blaming things on his weight. Enough of watching a fun Luka Magic. Fans believe Harrison has messed up big time. Their rage spills over every time they think about how the 25-year-old was traded out of the blue. Thus, in Goku style, the Slovenian Sensation will make a comeback.

Meanwhile, one of the fans added a picture of iconic soccer coach Jose Mourinho busy taking notes, with a caption that says: “Eat Clen, Tren hard, bron said, you can pass the Test.” Well just to make it clear, Clen or Clenbuterol is a sympathomimetic amine that helps in reducing body fat. Meanwhile, Tren or Trenbolone is an infamous medicine that helps in muscle development. Saying LeBron is pushing Luka to take sports-forbidden medicines is an exaggeration, but fans find it funny to suggest Doncic is working hard.

So, amidst the Dallas community’s persistent anger for Nico Harrison, and a hope that Luka Doncic would shine again, the NBA continues with its action. The LA Lakers must bring their fiercest game as the Mavericks visit Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. A homecoming match for Anthony Davis on the bench. But a game, to prove his point for Luka Magic.