Luka Dončić is set to embark on his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers. And he’s set to do it with a slimmed-down physique.

Luka Doncic made his preseason debut for the LA Lakers on Tuesday. The Slovenian point guard led the Purple and Gold's charge in their fourth tune-up game against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The 6-foot-8 guard was in the starting lineup alongside Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia.

With LeBron James sidelined by a back injury to start the season, Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick will rely heavily on star guard Luka Dončić, who is embarking on his first full sea

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The Los Angeles Lakers begin their new season tonight against the Golden State Warriors. Superstar Luka Doncic will lead the team in his first full season. LeBron James is out with an injury. Doncic is healthy and ready to take charge.

Look, I get it. Fantasy basketball season is here, and you’re probably wondering if Luka Doncic is worth your first-round pick after that whole Lakers trade fiasco last season.

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