Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back when discussing Luka Doncic’s conditioning — and the Lakers’ playoff exit only amplified the questions heading into the offseason.

Stephen A. Smith criticizes Luka Doncic’s conditioning and questions his leadership as the Los Angeles Lakers face a pivotal offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić captivated the masses with his noticeable weight loss while visiting Madrid in late May. Photos of athletes and their off-season transformations often surface every summer,

Scottie Scheffler Makes Brutally Honest Admission About NBA After Luka Doncic Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For a large group of NBA fans, the love for the game was damaged severely earlier this year when the Dallas Mavericks traded away franchise player Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in return for Anthony Davis.

Luka Doncic joined the panel of the "Mind The Game" podcast to discuss the necessity of players who understand their role and how much it can impact team success.

There is a difference between today's NBA and the type of pro basketball played in Europe, where the game is more physical and has slightly different rules. Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic started playing professionally overseas at a young age, and early in his NBA career, he said it is easier to score in the NBA than it is in Europe.

However, things might not be as smooth in Dallas right now. According to a report by James Edwards III of The Athletic, coach Jason Kidd isn’t happy with the organization right now, and he could look to leave.

On Tuesday, Dončić took to social media to post a video of himself working out on his Instagram Stories: The 26-year-old guard is coming off a tumultuous season, as he was shockingly traded from the Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks in February in one of the most unexpected moves in recent NBA history.