Luka Doncic under immediate pressure in LA: NBA stalwart issues demands after “fat and out of shape” swipe
Luka Doncic's arrival in Los Angeles wasn't exactly a honeymoon for the ex-Dallas Mavericks star as critics questioned his fitness. Doncic joined a Lakers roster built to win now, but he was far from optimum condition. Veteran analyst Kendrick Perkins didn't hold back, recalling that he once labeled the star guard "fat and out of shape." But the narrative flipped fast as Luka showed up to camp leaner, meaner, and ready to rumble.Luka Doncic struggles to keep calm in a situation fans can't get over with"It was valid," Perkins admitted on Perk Unplugged. "We know he could score buckets... but we needed to see it in other areas." With brutal honesty, he described the preseason outlook: "I want to see a Luka Doncic sprinting back on defense. That's the Luka I want to see."Fast-forward a few weeks and the transformation […]