They have had to go through six years since he debuted in the NBA for Luka Doncic to be unanimously recognized as one of the best players in the world by all levels of basketball. In its first seasons it had many critics who attacked him for his alleged excess weight or because his talent was not enough to take the Mavericks further in the playoffs. But today, and even more so after taking Dallas to the last Finals, in which they lost to the Celtics (4-1), no one doubts his superstar status anymore. Not the fans, not the League itself, not the coaches and not even the NBA legends.
Luka Doncic celebrating the Mavs’ West champion title last season.
It is the case of Tracy McGrady, exjugador de Raptors, Magic, Knicks, Pistons, Hawks y Spurs throughout his 15 seasons in the NBA, and he is very clear that Doncic will be the MVP of the new season that starts next Tuesday. He revealed it on his social networks and left no room for doubt in his prediction: “I’m going to base it on the season he had last year, when he took his team to the Finals. I think this year he will return with more hunger and will be the MVP.”.
And his argument in this regard was also categorical: “He is a player who leads his team in many categories. Point guard for his team, facilitator for his team, scorer for his team,” he continued. “He’s a guy that every year, at the start of the NBA season, He can be considered a candidate for MVP, and I think he won’t miss out on this one.“.
He is a player who leads his team in many categories. A point guard, a facilitator and a scorer. He is a boy who every year, at the beginning of the season, is a candidate for the MVP, and I think he will not escape this one.
His opinion is also supported by the fact that in his opinion the Mavericks are going to be candidates for the ring again: ““I think Dallas is going to be a very good team with the addition of Klay Thompson.”he assured. “So, I expect Dallas to do some very important things. Possibly see them again in the Finals and Luka be this year’s MVP“.
Sidereal averages
Doncic has been one of the main candidates for the award in recent seasons, but has not managed to win it until now. coming third in the vote last season. But there are some good reasons to believe he will finally get it done in 2024-25. “It is certain that he will sign big numbers again.” He averaged 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks per game in 2023-24. “I hope he continues to do the same in the future,” said McGrady, in love with the former Madrid player’s game.
The biggest threat to take away the award will be Gilgeous-Alexander… And the usual suspects Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo will also be on the list.
McGrady also gave his opinion on who Doncic’s rivals will be in that fight for the MVP: “I think the biggest threat to take the award from him will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander . The Thunder will be the first favorites in the West and if he puts up similar numbers to last season, he will be another strong contender. And besides these two, I hope the usual suspects Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo are also on the list. Between them, they have won the award the last six years, but I think this time we will have a new winner.”
Luka should average a triple-double. And he will probably be the number one candidate for MVP. He’s going to do something that hasn’t been done in years… and that’s average a triple-double.
He is not the only legend backing Doncic to win the award. Another like Gilbert Arenas, with an 11-year career in the NBA, also predicts that the Slovenian will win the Most Valuable Player award in a big way: “I don’t want to put this kind of pressure on him, but I’d be surprised if Luka didn’t average a triple-double.”. If he averaged that many assists with what he had and now he’s going to have a guy who can catch and shoot like Klay Thompson, some of your assists will come effortlessly. He should average a triple-double. And he will probably be the number one candidate for MVP. “He’s going to do something that hasn’t been done in years…and that’s average a triple-double.”
