Zach Lowe tells Bill Simmons if Luka Doncic can win MVP with ‘snowtime’ Lakers

NBA analyst Zach Lowe shared his doubts on the Bill Simmons Podcast regarding whether Luka Doncic can win the NBA MVP award with the Los Angeles Lakers. Lowe explained that despite Doncic's elite talent, strong competition from players like Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes an MVP victory unlikely. Lowe pointed to Doncic's typical games-played totals and team standings as recurring obstacles in the race.

The article highlights that the Lakers' roster has noticeable roster holes, particularly at the forward positions, compared to the supporting casts of rival MVP candidates. For Doncic to secure the award, the team would reportedly need to significantly outperform expectations in the Western Conference standings.