Luka Doncic could have had major transformation on the Dallas Mavericks in 2025-26, claims NBA expert

Zach Lowe says Luka Doncic’s leg injury could have helped him on Dallas Mavericks

Zach Lowe spoke on his podcast about Luka Doncic and his recent body transformation. He really believes Doncic’s leg injury in Dallas could have been the catalyst for him to do the same.

Had the Mavericks not traded Luka Doncic, perhaps the leg injury could have motivated him to get in good shape to improve his conditioning.

“That leg injury, that could have been the wake-up call on its own, separate from the trade.

“That was really the first season of Luka’s career that was derailed due to an injury that was probably in part related to his conditioning. And so maybe the wake-up call happens if he stays in Dallas.

“That said, I’m sure the trade and the subsequent sort of leaking bad stuff about Luka and his conditioning and his habits, I’m sure that didn’t exactly hurt his motivational levels to get in shape.”

Dallas Mavericks’ loss has become the LA Lakers’ gain

Unfortunately for the Dallas Mavericks, they don’t get to reap the rewards of Luka Doncic’s incredible transformation.

The privilege goes to the LA Lakers, who landed Luka Doncic in arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history.

Doncic is committed to the LA Lakers, putting in the work to get into great shape for them. And he is securing his future with them very soon.

Doncic and the Lakers are set to extend his contract this weekend, according to sources in the NBA.

Fans across the NBA should be very worried about the LA Lakers, because Luka Doncic is on a mission to prove a point.