Luka Doncic has been going through a red-hot form in the 2025-26 NBA season with the LA Lakers. Somehow, The Slovenian basketball player stands at the fourth spot in the MVP ladder which does not resonate with the level of his performances.
Curious case of Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic dropped a masterclass 41 points on Friday in the LA Lakers' 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets. After the game, Doncic took a subtle dig at the MVP voters regarding his low ranking amid a series of exceptional performances.
On being asked about his opinion on his MVP ranking, the Slovenian star said he doesn't understand what more he needs to do, as his position seems to drop even as his performances improve.
"The better I play the more I go down in rankings, so I don’t know what more I can do," he said.
Luka Doncic's stats in last 10 games
In the last 10 outings, Doncic managed to average 39.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.4 points per game. Considering the form and stats, Doncic should top the MVP charts as because of his stellar performances the LA Lakers managed to secure nine wins in the last 10 NBA games.