Lakers legend Magic Johnson applauds Luka Doncic’s dramatic body transformation as a clear sign the star is serious about chasing an NBA title in Los Angeles.

Among the many reasons that the Dallas Mavericks made the fateful decision to trade megastar Luka Doncic was his seeming inability to lose weight. So when Doncic did a magazine cover shoot looking much slimmer,

Even Lakers legend Magic Johnson - who had previously called out Doncic, saying he needed to realize that expectations at the Lakers far outstrip the demands he encountered at the Mavericks - has praised the All-Star’s commitment and progress.