Luka Doncic received a lot of criticism for being out of shape and not taking care of his fitness and conditioning. He still put up his usual outstanding numbers, but his ability to get up and down the court and stay in front of his man defensively was noticeably compromised.

Luka Doncic has quickly become the center of attention in the NBA once again, and this time, it's not just about his performance on the court. After being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during the dramatic 2024-25 NBA season, Doncic now finds himself in the spotlight with a potential record-breaking contract extension on the horizon.

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is relieved he no longer has to guard Luka Doncic, who he had some battles with over the years.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle as Skinny Luka Doncic casually draining half-court shots in Lakers offseason. Luka Doncic has lost a ton of weight this summer looking like a whole new person. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar showed his shot also looks good.

Kendrick Perkins is betting on Luka Doncic to win the MVP in the 2025-26 season, and he's got some solid reasons for it.