Luka Doncic's recent feature on Men's Health magazine has caused an uproar around the league. With specific reference to the Mavericks' concerns about his weight, the Lakers guard made sure the Mavs knew about his recent efforts.

Luka Doncic has gone from being criticized for his fitness and conditioning to making the cover of Men’s Health magazine’s summer edition.

Luka Dončić's physical transformation was a process in the works even before the Dallas Mavericks decided to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers.

While much of Doncic's work this offseason can be credited to him wanting to silence the naysayers, it is also coming before he is expected to sign a monster contract extension with the Lakers. As confirmed by ESPN's Bobby Marks, Doncic is in line for a four-year and $229 million extension in early August.

Luka Doncic's offseason body transformation has sparked widespread discussion, with Kendrick Perkins predicting he'll win the 2026 MVP. After a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers and facing criticism for his conditioning,

But first, Luka must get comfortable as a Laker and it could take time for things to settle in. With Mark Williams on the way, they have a proper center to pair with Doncic but the work of ...

Redick didn’t use any names, but it was widely interpreted as a message for Luka Doncic, whom the Dallas Mavericks traded to the Lakers at the deadline amid concerns about his conditioning.

The Mavs Reportedly Traded Luka Doncic To The Lakers Due To ‘Conditioning Issues’ Robby Kalland Senior Sports Writer Twitter February 2, 2025