Luka Doncic has gone from being criticized for his fitness and conditioning to making the cover of Men’s Health magazine’s summer edition.

Luka Doncic reveals a chilling message about his offseason body transformation that should concern the Lakers and the entire NBA.

Dallas Mavericks fans should probably shield their eyes. Luka Doncic, the generational superstar that Nico Harrison traded away in part due to concerns over his conditioning? Yeah, that guy is on the cover of Men's Health magazine. The headline: Luka Doncic Muscles Up.

Multiple reports indicated that Doncic weighed as much as 270 pounds while he was with the Dallas Mavericks, who reportedly traded him to the Lakers in exchange for 11-time All-Star Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick because of concerns over his conditioning, or lack thereof, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

For weeks, the Dallas Mavericks tried to blame Luka Doncic for the decision to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers, leaking reports about his work ethic and conditioning.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison cited Doncic’s conditioning and defensive effort as key reasons behind the move, with the Lakers giving up a surprisingly modest haul for the Mavericks’ former franchise cornerstone.

While much of Doncic’s work this offseason can be credited to him wanting to silence the naysayers, it is also coming before he is expected to sign a monster contract extension with the Lakers. As confirmed by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Doncic is in line for a four-year and $229 million extension in early August.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić showed off his slimmer offseason physique in the newest issue of Men's Health.

Redick didn’t use any names, but it was widely interpreted as a message for Luka Doncic, whom the Dallas Mavericks traded to the Lakers at the deadline amid concerns about his conditioning.