"Luka Doncic about to run the West for next 10 years" - NBA fans amped over Lakers star's latest offseason workout post

Regardless of how this season concludes, it will always be remembered as the year when Luka Doncic was traded to the LA Lakers. There were several reported reasons why Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison traded Doncic, including his supposed lack of conditioning and discipline when it comes to his diet.

Doncic has started to look different since coming to LA, though. He appears to have lost weight, and he continues to work on his game. The Slovenian guard even posted an image of himself working out on his Instagram stories where he looks to be in much better shape.

Doncic's IG story was re-posted to X (formerly Twitter). There, fans were hyped to see him working on his game and predicted some great things for him in the future.

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Meanwhile, some fans pointed out that he still needs to work on his defense to take his game to the next level.

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Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists in 28 games played for the Lakers last season.

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Luka Doncic remained quiet on the possibility of signing an extension with the Lakers

Luka Doncic will become eligible to sign an extension with the Lakers on August 2, but he hasn't indicated whether he will.

Following LA's elimination from playoff contention at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic was asked if he already has plans for his future.

"I didn't think it yet," Doncic replied. "I've been focused on basketball so obviously this is the time to think about everything." (1:38-1:45)

However, ESPN's Tim MacMahon said earlier this month on the Dan Patrick Show that Doncic is "fully committed to LA" and expects him to sign an extension this summer.

The max deal Doncic can do in an extension with the Lakers is four years, $228 million.

Doncic is still under contract in 2025-26, and he also has a player option for 2026-27. He does not have to immediately decide to sign an extension once he becomes eligible. He also has more control over his future, considering he can opt out in the summer of 2026.

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Miguel is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with an overall experience of 7 years. A lover of the sport owing to its mental aspect, he has played it throughout high school and college as a power forward and small forward, and has also coached high school and college basketball teams. These experiences have given him a unique perspective on the game, which translates into insightful content.

For Miguel, the San Antonio Spurs, especially during the Tim Duncan era, were the embodiment of team basketball. He respects Gregg Popovich's empathy toward his players and his understanding of the game. The Spurs' titles, Kobe Bryant's poignant "Dear Basketball" tribute, Derrick Rose's remarkable 50-point game with Minnesota and Magic Johnson's remarkable comeback are among Miguel's top basketball moments.

For his articles, he conducts thorough research, cross verifies information with at least three sources, and sometimes sacrifices speed for accuracy. Content simplification and maintaining a neutral view on topics are his strengths.

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Edited by Brad Taningco