Summary
Luka Doncic, a basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, is making headlines for his scoring abilities. He recently became the first player to average 40 points over a six-game road trip since Michael Jordan in 1986. Despite his achievements, another player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is the favorite to win the MVP award this year.
Key Facts
- Luka Doncic plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- He has the second-best chances of winning the 2026 NBA MVP award.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current MVP favorite.
- Doncic averaged 33.4 points per game this season.
- He is the first player since Michael Jordan in 1986 to average 40 points over a six-game road trip.
- Doncic recently scored 43 points in a win against Indiana.
- His performance has matched a career-high streak of 11 consecutive games with over 30 points.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set a new record for the most consecutive games with at least 20 points.
