Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on before a game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Ex-Knicks, Clippers Guard Calls Out Luka Doncic Amid Jordan Brand Tour

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Grant Mona | Last updated Jul 30, 2025 1:47 PM ET

Questions and concerns surrounded the end of the Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season. As the team lost in the first round in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the roster was in need of upgrades.

Still, the status and conditioning of their newly acquired superstar, Luka Doncic, were at the forefront of everything the Lakers wanted to do.

After months of speculation and blurry photography, Men's Health magazine made Doncic the cover of their latest issue, and it blew up on social media. Doncic completely transformed his appearance, losing weight, keeping track of his diet, and working out as hard as he ever has in preparation for a critical year.

Luka Doncic on the cover of the latest issue of Men's Health

“Luka knows that you’re thinking he looks lean as heck now. That’s because he’s thinking the exact same thing.”

Full story: https://t.co/Q9PZXiPT2c pic.twitter.com/zddhSb6UgT
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 28, 2025

With Doncic doing a press tour for his brand partner "Jordan," Doncic stopped by New York City and made an appearance at multiple events.

LUKA MAGIC AT DYCKMAN pic.twitter.com/ztE7RgaFgj
— NBA (@NBA) July 30, 2025

Former Knicks and Clippers guard Baron Davis took to social media to express his outrage over Doncic being friendly with the Yankees and New York City.

A slimmed down Luka Doncic visits Yankee Stadium!

A meeting of Jordan athletes went down before the Yankees took on the Tampa Bay Rays.

Luka is in town to support Jordan Brand's The One tournament pic.twitter.com/XToLfLAJ73
— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) July 29, 2025

Davis said: "Luka WTF??? You a dodger bro!!! We will forgive you this time. Remember This LA homie ‍♂️"

He also commented: "He needs a 5 day workshop on being in LA !! Dos and Donts."

While there is undoubtedly no connection between Doncic and the city of New York other than a press tour for his brand, Davis saw it as a slap in the face to the West Coast.

Luka Doncic donated $5,000 to help restore a vandalized mural of Kobe and Gigi in LA

(via @kobemurals) pic.twitter.com/kPtZbCs8Fd
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 29, 2025

Doncic has been very cordial to the Lakers fanbase since he arrived in Los Angeles, donating money to help wildfire efforts and even restoring a Kobe and Gigi Bryant mural in the city.

The speculation across the league is that the Slovenian superstar is set to sign a contract extension this weekend with the Lakers and extend his time in Los Angeles.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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