This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into Men’s Health Luka — the shock heard 'round the NBA. Is this the season Luka Doncic finally cashes in on all that MVP hype?
This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into Men’s Health Luka — the shock heard 'round the NBA. Is this the season Luka Doncic finally cashes in on all that MVP hype? We break down the jaw-dropping 1.4 expected MVPs stat, why his shredded transformation could change everything and whether the Lakers' roster chaos might hold him back. Plus: RFA contract predictions, why 40-point games don’t always equal big paydays, and the very real possibility that Cam Thomas is better than Tim Duncan (kidding).
(1:20) - Is Luka 2.0 ready for an MVP run?
(15:55) - Can Lakers win enough games for Luka to win MVP?
(19:30) - Lakers' defensive concerns
(23:30) - Can Lakers offense be good enough to support Luka MVP bid?
(27:20) - Can Luka stay healthy enough to win MVP?
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