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.

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.

Robert Horry was critical of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic's defense and emphasized the need for players to want to play defense.

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.

At this year's trade deadline, the LA Lakers landed their superstar for the future after trading for Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. As Rob Pelinka enters his first offseason with a new star duo to build around,