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JJ Redick takes jab at Luka Doncic’s conditioning during Lakers preseason

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Young, G. (2026, October 6). JJ Redick takes jab at Luka Doncic’s conditioning during Lakers preseason. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/sports/lakers-coach-jj-redick-takes-jab-at-luka-doncics-conditioning/

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JJ Redick praised Luka Dončić’s improved physical condition during a recent Lakers practice session, noting that the star had worked hard over the summer to get into better shape than ever before. This marks a shift from past concerns about Dončić's conditioning and highlights his leaner physique comparable to his rookie season. In Monday's preseason game against the Sacramento Kings, Dončić demonstrated his progress by scoring 21 points in just 16 minutes of play.

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Luka Dončić, a 27-year-old star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, has been praised by his coach JJ Redick for his improved physical condition during the preseason. In an interview with ESPN's Anthony Slater, Redick noted that Dončić looked leaner and fitter than ever before, crediting the Slovenian player's hard work over the summer, which included sprints and conditioning exercises. The Lakers' strategy of prioritizing rest and rhythm seemed to benefit Dončić during a 127-103 preseason win against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, where he scored 21 points in just 16 minutes of playtime. This marks a significant improvement over previous seasons when Dončić's conditioning was often criticized.

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Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Dončić’s looks have received a lot of attention this offseason. asserted

looks → receive → attention

More important than the 27-year-old sporting a headband during practice or wearing longer hair than usual is that he looks to be in the best shape of his life. asserted

looks → sport → life

Lakers coach JJ Redick pointed this out with a hilarious comment when speaking to the media on Monday. asserted

Redick → point → Monday

“He’s great physically. asserted

He → ’ → ?

The guy worked his butt off all summer, on staying in shape. asserted

guy → work → shape

Like, he actually did like sprints and stuff. asserted

he → do → sprints

Came into camp in fantastic shape,” Redick said of Dončić, per ESPN’s Anthony Slater. asserted

Redick → come → Slater

Dončić weight and conditioning has been scrutinized throughout his career, but the Lakers star is currently as lean than he has been since his rookie season. asserted

he → scrutinize → season

“For someone who normally plays a ton of live basketball, he didn’t do as much of that this summer, by design,” Redick said. asserted

Redick → play → design

“And we’ve seen him, literally every day in camp, incrementally getting more and more in rhythm. asserted

him → see → rhythm

For him, throughout this preseason, that’s sort of the goal… continuing to build that game shape, and continuing to build his offensive rhythm.” asserted

that → ’ → rhythm

This emphasis on rest, rhythm, and conditioning paid dividends for Dončić during the Lakers’ 127-103 preseason win against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, as he scored 21 points in 16 minutes of action. asserted

he → pay → action

JJ Redick takes jab at Luka Doncic’s conditioning during Lakers preseason

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