NBA Analyst Explains Why Luka Doncic Could Finally Win MVP Next Season: “It’s Pretty Well Set Up”
Tim MacMahon thinks Luka Doncic can have a hell of a case for MVP next season.
ESPN analyst Tim MacMahon believes that Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic could finally secure his first NBA MVP award during the upcoming 2027 season. MacMahon shared the pathway for Doncic to win the prestigious Michael Jordan Trophy on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast. He pointed out that the narrative surrounding Doncic is favorable, similar to how Kevin Durant's departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder helped Russell Westbrook's case in 2017.
MacMahon also noted that the Los Angeles Lakers, led by Doncic, are projected to be among the most disappointing teams in the league next season. However, if they manage to win 53 games – a possibility if Doncic remains injury-free – and maintain his MVP-caliber performance, he could have a strong case for the award. Doncic has been in incredible shape recently, as evident from footage of him during the Lakers' minicamp in Slovenia.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas predicts that the rest of the NBA is in trouble now, and Doncic is likely to win the scoring title for the second consecutive year. Despite his impressive performances, Doncic has only once finished in the top three in MVP voting, securing three first-place votes in 2023. While MacMahon does not consider Doncic his MVP pick at the moment, he believes Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' superstar, is the clear favorite for the award.
Wembanyama led the Spurs to a dominant 62-20 record last season and is expected to maintain or improve upon those numbers again.
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