The latest comments about Doncic's physique come just a few days after new Laker big man Deandre Ayton said that he heard the playmaker is "super ripped" now.

Lakers star Deandre Ayton’s excited to join the Lakers, but it’s his Luka Doncic praise that got fans buzzing. Ayton shared his thoughts on joining Luka in LA as he said Luka is a once-in-a-generation player and he’s happy to be his teammate.

He also revealed a somewhat surprising fact about his personal life that is Lakers-related. He said that he has a relationship with team legend Shaquille O'Neal that goes back to his days as a kid playing in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton for the upcoming NBA season, and Luka Doncic reportedly has a clear opinion about it.

Jonathan Kuminga has been linked to the Kings in a potential three-team sign-and-trade which would also involve the Warriors and Pistons. Dennis Schröder (who is heading to the Kings) and Malik Monk (who was on the Kings when free agency started) could also reportedly be involved.

The Los Angeles Lakers have two of the top three picks from the 2018 NBA Draft after signing Deandre Ayton, who was the first pick in 2018. Luka Doncic, acquired by the Lakers last season from the Dallas Mavericks,

The franchise signed former No.1 overall pick DeAndre Ayton, who recently secured a buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers. This surprise move gives the Lakers a high-upside starting center while preserving the bulk of their tradeable salary assets.

Wanting to make the other person happy is an essential part of any healthy relationship. That's a lesson that Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison never learned before trading away franchise cornerstone Luka Dončić, but Rob Pelinka isn't about to make that same mistake now that Luka is a Los Angeles Laker.