Luka Doncic has been averaging over 31 points, 11.8 assists and 9.4 rebounds per game. It’s time somebody outside Dallas made MVP cries for him.
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The MVP race this year has had more candidates than is usually the case by the All-Star break. Last year, for instance, there was a clear 2-headed race between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic by this point.
However, the two best big men in the NBA are now being challenged by other realistic MVP contenders. Giannis – the reigning Finals MVP and 2-time Maurice Podoloff Trophy winner – is once again in the mix for good reason.
In addition, the likes of Ja Morant, Devin Booker and now Luka Doncic have begun making real, substantial MVP moves. This trio of guards seems to be a lock to make the First-Team All-NBA this year. It would be an absolute disgrace if Luka Doncic couldn’t take his streak to 3 straight First-Team appearances.
Every player has had a down stretch so far this season. Luka’s down stretch came at the start of the year as he arrived at training camp weighing the highest he’s weighed since arriving on American shores.
Doncic spent October and November in relative limbo compared to his past MVP candidate self. But he began coming into his own in the 3rd month of the season. And it’s hard to look past his performances in the past 2 months and dismiss his MVP candidature.
NBA Twitter anoints Luka Doncic as an MVP candidate over Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic has been averaging MVP Russell Westbrook numbers over the past month or so. And NBA Twitter has definitely caught on to the level of his play, which is now at playoff levels for the Slovenian sensation.
