Zach Lowe tells Bill Simmons if Luka Doncic can win MVP with ‘snowtime’ Lakers

Zach Lowe analyzed the odds of Luka Doncic winning the NBA MVP this season, highlighting the challenges he faces. Despite being a top-five player most seasons, Doncic has yet to secure the prestigious award. This year presents another opportunity for him to achieve this feat, given his prime status. However, his team's roster falls short of the best in the Western Conference.

Competitors like Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have stronger support, making Doncic's chances seem slim. Lowe pointed out health issues and the competitive nature of MVP voting as reasons why Doncic is unlikely to succeed. "It’s possible but I feel like we’ve been having this same discussion about ‘this is the year that all stars align for Luka to win MVP,’" Lowe said on the Bill Simmons Podcast.

"When I say he hasn’t played enough games I don’t mean he hasn’t qualified for the 65-game rule, I mean he’s around 68 a lot and then his team just doesn’t finish high enough in the standings." With the Lakers needing to significantly exceed expectations, Doncic would have to have an exceptional season to win the award.