Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was motivated to train in the offseason after the playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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.

After being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers back in early February, Doncic has spent the better part of the last five months being heavily criticized for his weight management and conditioning habits after it was revealed by ESPN both were major factors that facilitated his trade to L.