After being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers back in early February, Doncic has spent the better part of the last five months being heavily criticized for his weight management and conditioning habits after it was revealed by ESPN both were major factors that facilitated his trade to L.A.

The Mavericks on Tuesday named Casson, 51, as team president. Casson will report to CEO Rick Welts and oversee most of the day-to-day business operations.