Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić has emerged as the early favorite for the NBA Most Valuable Player award while guiding the team to an 8-2 start to the season.
Dončić, wearing number 77, hit a crucial three-pointer during the Lakers' victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Los Angeles. The win improved Los Angeles' record to 8-2, marking one of the strongest openings in recent franchise history.
The Slovenian star's playmaking and scoring have been central to the Lakers' fast start, with the team's performance drawing more attention than the individual MVP conversation, according to The Sporting Tribune.
