Aug 2, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka attends a press conference for guard Luka Doncic (77) announcing the signing of a 3-year, $165 million contract extension at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

One Lakers assistant coach is impressed with Luka Doncic's physical transformation, but he feels the superstar can do even better in that regard.

Lakers Assistant Outlines Luka Doncic’s Path To Peak Form For 2025-26 Season originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leave a court after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 in game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Did the Lakers do what they needed to in free agency this offseason to win a championship with Luka Doncic and LeBron James?

According to ESPN’s Tim McMahon, Luka Doncic consistently highlights the Lakers' leadership in a calculated way.

When the monumental trade of Luka Doncic from the Mavericks to the Lakers went down back in February, legendary Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki was on the road. He learned of the deal much the same way the rest of us did, when stunning reports of the very hush-hush trade finally leaked out.

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean believes Luka Doncic's improved fitness is still a work in progress.

So Doncic took the next step toward turning his dreams into reality Saturday when he agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer.

The NBA has recently been dominated by international talent, with each of the last seven NBA MVP awards being given out to non-American superstars. In today's g