The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll to begin the season, setting Luka Doncic up for a real shot at his first championship and MVP.
Writer Ian Goodwillie argues that the Los Angeles Lakers have built an ideal supporting roster around Luka Doncic. The team has opened the 2026-27 season with a 7-2 record, placing them second in the Western Conference and third overall in the NBA, putting Doncic in strong contention for both an MVP award and a championship.
Goodwillie notes that Doncic has developed strong chemistry with Austin Reaves alongside new roster additions Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, Quentin Grimes, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Through nine games, Doncic is averaging 40.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
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