Luka Doncic's conditioning—or lack thereof—was frequently cited as a reason that Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison made the deeply unpopular decision to trade his superstar guard to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic's first few months with the Lakers delivered some impressive moments, but the team flamed out in just five games in the first round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Unfortunately for Magic Johnson and the legions of L.A. faithful, the West isn't getting any easier, and Lakers star LeBron James isn't getting any younger. The young Oklahoma City Thunder looks like they will be a factor for years to come, and other teams with young stars like the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs have incredible potential.
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