Was player conditioning — specifically that of superstar Luke Doncic — to blame for the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit? Following the team’s 4-1 first-round series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves,

Luka Doncic has been under criticism for his fitness with the Dallas Mavericks, and that may have carried over to the Los Angeles Lakers.

New Lakers coach JJ Redick highlights conditioning concerns that echo the Dallas Mavericks’ doubts about their former superstar.