Luka Doncic is entering his second full season with the Los Angeles Lakers since the blockbuster trade in Feb. 2025 and expectations could not be higher for him. After leading the league with 33.5 points per game last year and…
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic received recognition across several categories in the annual 2026-27 NBA GM Survey. Doncic was voted the best small forward in the NBA with 37 percent of the vote, while placing third among both point guards and shooting guards. However, he did not receive any votes from general managers to win the MVP award this season, despite finishing second in last year's survey.
Doncic also finished second behind Nikola Jokic for best passer and tied for third for players general managers want taking a shot with the game on the line. Additionally, Doncic placed fifth among players forcing coaches to make the most adjustments. Looking ahead to the regular season, Doncic expressed satisfaction with the Lakers' defensive improvements during the preseason, praising teammates Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle.
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