Luca Dončić Cracks Joins NBA MVP Conversation

Luka Dončić has cracked the top 5 in the Kia MVP Ladder, thanks to his impressive performance since returning from a right wrist injury on December 1. He’s averaging 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game, with a remarkable stretch in December where he’s putting up 30.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game.

Dončić’s rise to the top 5 is well-deserved, considering his dominant display against the Warriors, where he dropped 45 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists. His stats are impressive, and he’s showing growth defensively, which was previously a concern.

Here’s the current Kia MVP Ladder top 5:

1. Nikola Jokić: Denver Nuggets, averaging 32.3 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game.

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 32.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging 30.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.

4. Luka Dončić: Dallas Mavericks, averaging 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game.

5. Jayson Tatum: Boston Celtics, averaging 28.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game

Dončić’s injury is the only thing that might impact his chances, as he sat out Thursday’s game with a heel injury. However, his performance has been consistent, and he’s definitely in the running for the MVP award.