Coach JJ Redick says that if Luka Doncic and the Lakers close out the regular season as hot as they've been, Doncic should be named the NBA's MVP.
"If we continue to finish the season the way we're playing right now, and he continues to play that way -- to me, he is the MVP," Redick said Monday before the Lakers hosted the Redick pointed to Doncic's play to begin the season and his recent dominance -- averaging 36.
5 points on 49.3% shooting with 8.1 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 2.3 steals in leading L.A. to a 14-2 record since Feb. 28 -- to support his case. "I think when we started 15-4, you could have made an argument that he was the MVP then," Redick said. "Well, he's been the MVP for two of the three segments of the season." Redick also pointed out the Lakers' record since Jan. 18 -- going 24-10 coming into the Wizards game, accounting for the second-most wins in the NBA in that span as they have shot up to No. 3 in the Western Conference -- as further proof of Doncic's impact. "He's the engine that's driving all of our winning," Redick said. "Certainly, we have a ton of guys starring in their roles, but he's the driver." Redick also spoke about Doncic's dedication to his body as the season has gone on. "His form of fitness right now is probably as good as it's been since he was a first- or second-year player," Redick said.Philadelphia 76ers won it); in 2021-22 he finished fifth ; in 2020-21 he finished sixth ; and in 2019-20 he finished fourth and 30-plus point games ; and he is third in the league in assists with 8.2 per game. And while he has not had the reputation as a defensive stopper throughout his career, he is third amongst all guards in rebounds with 7.8 per game; he is sixth in the NBA in steals with 1.6 per game and he is seventh in the league in total charges drawn with 14.
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