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Luka Doncic of the LA Lakers is one of the early picks to win the 2026 NBA MVP after back-to-back 40-point games. Hall of Famer Dwight Howard predicted Doncic as the potential winner, but he also pointed out the possibility of Victor Wembanyama breaking Derrick Rose's record.
In a post on X (FKA Twitter), Howard Tweeted about his potential picks to win for MVP. He even gave a new nickname to Doncic, calling him "Luzempic," a play on Luka and Ozempic because of his weight loss in the offseason.
Ozempic is a famous medication to reduce pounds, though there is no proof that Doncic used it. He disclosed in interviews over the summer that he adopted intermittent fasting and hired a private chef to help him lose weight.
On the other hand, Wembanyama is also off to a great start for the San Antonio Spurs. The now-listed 7-foot-4 big man has a shot at becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history.
"Luzempic going crazy I got Luka as this year MVP or Wemby becoming the youngest MVP ever ," Howard tweeted.
As per ESPN Bet, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the OKC Thunder is still the hot favorite to win the MVP this season. Victory Wembanyama is second, followed by Nikola Jokic and then Luka Doncic.
If the LA Lakers or San Antonio Spurs can get a top 4 finish at the end of the regular season, Doncic or Wembley has a good shot at taking home the Michael Jordan trophy.
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