Through eight games, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is scoring points at a historic rate. Is that enough to make him the favorite for MVP?

Victor Wembanyama and Luka Doncic lead the early NBA MVP discussions following standout performances across the opening weeks of the season. Wembanyama recently surged in the MVP race after recording a career-high 52 points, 24 rebounds, and eight blocks to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Other notable contenders pushing into the conversation include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who posted 42 points in an Oklahoma City Thunder 124-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has also re-entered early MVP consideration after averaging 30.0 points per game across his first six appearances.
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