Lakers React to Luka Doncic’s Massive Change In Physical Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was mocked incessantly about his weight last season, so the 26-year-old superstar took matters into his own hand this offseason, going to great lengths to silence the body shaming.

The Los Angeles Lakers are desperate to sign Luka, and based on his answer on the "Today" show, it seems like it's a done deal.

Throughout Luka Doncic's NBA career, while being clearly one of the best players in the league, his biggest critique has been whether or not he's consistently in shape to withstand an 82-game season and a postseason—without being a liability on the defensive end.