Luka Doncic is known for his flashy passes, deep stepbacks, and elite scoring touch, but his evolution as a leader is what’s drawing praise this summer.

When asked about reasoning for the blockbuster trade that sent Doncic to L.A., Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison cited the star's weight, diet, work ethic, and conditioning.

Doncic left Saturday's EuroBasket game against Latvia with an apparent injury after limping off the court.