JJ Redick Says Quiet Part Out Loud on Why Luka Doncic Not Getting MVP Consideration
Isabella Frias-Imagn Images Despite having one of the best seasons of his impressive career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic isn’t getting serious MVP consideration this year. His coach offered a reason why: saying the quiet part out loud. On Thursday night, Doncic once again showed why he is a truly special talent on the offensive side of the ball.
In the Lakers’ 134-126 win over the Miami Heat , the six-time All-Star scored 60 points. It is the second time he’s scored 60 — but is well short of the 73 he posted in a game against the Atlanta Hawks two years ago. His latest offensive outburst comes a day after scoring 40 in a win over the Houston Rockets , and a week after a 51-point night in a victory versus the Chicago Bulls .
Yet, these aren’t the results of a hot couple of weeks of play. Doncic has been the NBA’s best player on offense all year. Doncic currently leads the NBA in points per game (33.
4) due to being on the floor for a league-leading 35. 8 minutes a night. The 27-year-old is also second in made threes (4.
0) and free throws (7. 9) and is third in assists (8. 9).