Stephen A. Smith isn't sold on Luka Doncic's drastic physique change this offseason
By Tyler Reed
The trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles has become a where were you when this happened moment.
Doncic was the face of the Mavericks franchise, but the front office didn't feel like they were getting the best of their best player.
RELATED: Luka Doncic shows off new physique on 'Men's Health Magazine' cover
The breakup was nearly six months ago, and now Doncic is showing off his post-divorce body with his cover of "Men's Health Magazine."
Our digital cover star, Luka Doncic, ready to take his game (and the Lakers) to new levels of dominance. And this summer shred has been years in the making.https://t.co/aB19DY7rrL pic.twitter.com/bjVsf1ampI
— Men's Health Mag (@MensHealthMag) July 28, 2025
The slimmer look for Doncic heading into his second season with the Lakers has many around the league wondering if the revenge tour has begun. However, Stephen A. Smith isn't completely sold on it, just yet.
.@stephenasmith doesn't feel the league needs to be "any more scared than they already are" of Luka Dončić 👀
— First Take (@FirstTake) July 29, 2025
"There's a difference between getting in shape in the offseason and staying in shape during the season." pic.twitter.com/Taf7RztJ0Z
On Wednesday's edition of "First Take", Smith said there's a difference in getting in shape for the season and staying in shape throughout the season.
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Smith makes a great point on Doncic's new physique. For someone who is starting to take their physical appearance seriously for the first time, will it be sustainable throughout an entire season for Doncic?
The doubters are still in full force on whether or not Doncic can be the guy the Lakers are hoping that he will be. I guess the only thing for him to do is prove it on the court. This is a big season for Doncic's legacy.
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