The name of Luka Doncic It is always in the mouth of the old NBA glories. Since his arrival in Los Angeles, the level of demand for the Slovenian has increased, and the version he has shown until the elimination of the Lakers has not been expected. In the United States, they wonder if he can really be LeBron James's successor.
Unfortunately for angels, The first playoff series with Doncic and LeBron together was a disaster. The team fell into five games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the fans already focused on Luka, asking the player to get more fit to take the team to the ring next season.
Several weeks after the defeat of your team in playoffs, Luka Donc reappeared by Madridspecifically for the Movistar Arena. The Slovenian made an appearance to encourage Real Madrid at the beginning of the Endesa League Qualifiers, when they faced the first round of Pablo Laso's Baskonia.
Luka Doncic, during the playoffs with Los Angeles Lakers / EFE
Doncic sat next to the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérezin the front row. Although that was not what caught attention. He did his physical change. And it is that the Slovenian was seen more thin, implying that he is working to perform better physically the next year. Before, you will play the Eurobasket with your selection.
During a conversation in 'First Take' with Stephen A. Smith, a star who talked about Luka's performance in the Lakers was Magic Johnson. “Luka has to understand that this is not Dallas“Magic began after an exasperation sigh. The Slovenian landed has been a total of seven seasons defending the Mavericks shirt.
Magic Johnson, formernba and co -owner of the Washington Commanders / TW: @Commanders
“What you did in Dallas is great, but the difference is that in Los Angeles we expect championships. And we hope that our superstars will guide us. LeBron already did. Now we want Luka to do the same. We must be faster. Now the Lakers are too slow. And if they do not improve in defense, they cannot win championships“The NBA legend continued.
El ‘palo’ a Doncic de Magic Johnson
“We should not have to tell you that you are fit, you should have done it, right? Especially when you are a superstar. So this is going to be an important year for the Lakers, an important preseason for the Lakers. And we have to improve and think about the championship. You always have to look at the finals, “he concluded.
Before returning with the Lakers, Doncic will play with Slovenia selectionwhich already conquered the Eurobasket of 2017 with the presence of his great star. On this occasion, Luka's team will be in Group D, where he will have to face France, Poland, Israel, Belgium and Iceland. The first four classified of each group will pass to the round of 16.
