- NBA. Luka Doncic tells LeBron James how a coach made him cry when he was playing for Real Madrid
- NBA. LeBron James addresses concerns over Luka Doncic's transition to Lakers
The transfer of Luka Doncicfrom the Mavericks to the Lakers in February was one of the most important moves in the NBA in recent years and is still making waves. The Slovenian left the Dallas franchise, from where they hinted after his departure that he did not take enough care of himself and that his physique was far from being optimal for a star, harshly criticizing his lack of work ethic.
Doncic finished the season with averages of 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists in the regular season, and 30.2 points, 7 rebounds and 5.8 assists in the playoffs, once again performing as the great star that he is, but his magnificent performance did not prevent the tough elimination of the Lakers against the Wolves in the first round (4-1).
Shorten your vacation and get ready
After a turbulent first season, Doncic is ready to silence his critics and is taking his physical preparation very seriously, shortening his vacation and starting his preparation several weeks early. He wants those who have questioned his work ethic, his commitment in training and his effort to eat their words.
He especially wants to be in top shape for the Lakers' preseason, although before that he is likely to play this summer in the Eurobasket with Slovenia (August 27 to September 14) and for this he is working hard in the gym, as can be seen on social networks, in which he looks good and giving everythingin the exercises.
The former Real Madrid player, accused year after year of being overweight, especially at the beginning of each season, is not willing to let these comments be repeated and is striving to achieve the best possible physical shape
LeBron James' influence
Surely having LeBron James in the Lakers' locker room, one of the players who takes the best care of his body and is still playing at the top of his game at 40 years of age, will have served as inspiration. Everything indicates that Luka wants to arrive this summer in good shape to avoid comments about his overweight that every preseason have haunted him in his first seven seasons in the NBA.