Summary
Luka Doncic, a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, was allowed by the NBA to count two games missed due to his daughter's birth toward the 65-game minimum needed for season awards. This decision makes him eligible for honors like All-NBA after he led the league in scoring this season. However, Doncic is expected to miss the first round of playoffs due to injury.
Key Facts
- Doncic was injured on April 2 and missed the rest of the regular season.
- The NBA requires players to participate in 65 games to qualify for end-of-season awards.
- Doncic appealed because two missed games were for the birth of his second child in Slovenia.
- The NBA and NBPA agreed to count those two games, making him eligible for awards.
- He led the NBA in scoring this season with an average of 33.5 points per game.
- Doncic thanked the league, players’ union, and Lakers organization for their support.
- He and teammate Austin Reaves are expected to miss the first round of playoffs due to injury.
- The Lakers will rely on 41-year-old LeBron James to lead the team in the playoffs.
