The LA Lakers are reportedly reuniting superstar Luka Doncic with former Dallas Mavericks strength and conditioning coach Jeremy Holsopple. NBA insider Jake Fischer wrote Monday via “The Stein Line” about the Lakers’ latest deal. Doncic, who signed a three-year, $165 million contract last month, gets a chance to work again with a trainer named the best at his position by the league in March 2021.Fans promptly reacted to Holsopple’s addition to the coaching staff:“WE STEALING DALLAS COACHES”LeLukaShow 🪄👑 @LeLukaShowLINKWE STEALING DALLAS COACHES 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥One fan said:Save Us 77 🪄 @Cookedby_77LINKWow ring usAnother fan added:Laker Ace @LakerLegend95LINKlol took their PG and now their coaches 💀One more fan continued:Terrence @TerrenceSpectorLINKLakers going to be run well like the Dodgers, confirmed.Another fan reacted:Get Buckets @PlayoffWalterLINKMaverick’s in shamblesHolsopple signed with the Mavericks in 2013, five years before the team drafted Luka Doncic. Following the 2023-24 campaign, Mavericks GM Nico Harrison dismissed Holsopple for former NFL player Keith Bolton. Harrison also fired Casey Spangler, a manual therapist, who, like Holsopple, regularly worked with the Slovenian.Without the certified strength and conditioning coach, the Dallas Mavericks quickly fell into an injury rut. Doncic dealt with a calf strain while Kyrie Irving tore his ACL. Anthony Davis struggled to shake off nagging adductor issues. Multiple players on the roster also sat out with injuries.With the LA Lakers going all in on Luka Doncic as their franchise player, it made sense for them to get Jeremy Holsopple. The perennial MVP contender is showing off his new and impressive physique in Slovenia’s 2025 EuroBasket preparation. Once the season starts, a big part of the trainer’s job will be to ensure Doncic keeps his hard-earned form.Luka Doncic’s LA Lakers will clash against Dallas Mavericks in preseason game in Las VegasJeremy Holsopple has a little over two months to whip the LA Lakers into shape for their Oct. 15 preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. On that date, Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Co. will get their first look at Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft.The encounter against the Mavericks will not be Doncic’s first meeting with his former team. Still, emotions could be high after he said, following the trade, that it would take time for him to have closure.Although it’s only a preseason game, fans are already excited to see Luka Doncic go up against the player who will eventually replace him as the Mavericks’ franchise cornerstone.