Colin Cowherd criticizes Lakers fans for praising Luka Doncic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Colin Cowherd condemned Lakers fans for celebrating Luka Doncic's improvement in conditioning during a recent trip to Slovenia. He argued that maintaining peak physical condition is a baseline expectation for a professional athlete, criticizing those who laud Doncic’s slimmed-down appearance. Despite Cowherd's remarks, Doncic showed noticeable progress last season, highlighted by strong performances that helped the team secure a fourth seed. As the Lakers prepare for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors, Doncic's leadership will be crucial, especially with recent roster changes, including the addition of Walker Kessler.
- •Colin Cowherd criticizes fans for praising Doncic's conditioning progress.
- •Doncic is in better shape ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
- •Lakers trip to Slovenia featured team bonding before the season opener.
- •Doncic faces increased expectations with a revised Lakers roster.
- •Lakers not projected as serious contenders following roster changes.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Colin Cowherd Rips Lakers Fans For Praising Luka Doncic
"The Los Angeles Lakers group trip to Slovenia shows Luka Doncic looking to be in great shape, but one NBA personality hates that he’s getting praised for it. Sports host Colin Cowherd ranted about fans praising Doncic for getting in shape over the past two years. The belief of Cowherd is that this is the […] The post Colin Cowherd Rips Lakers Fans For Praising Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.
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