Luka Doncic is not a finalist for NBA MVP award
Luka Doncic is not a finalist for the NBA MVP award despite having a stellar season. Doncic was ineligible due to playing fewer than 65 games, but won an appeal to be considered for end-of-season awards.
Luka Doncic had a fantastic season, averaging 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. However, he played only 64 games, one shy of the 65-game minimum for NBA end-of-season awards. Doncic won an Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge appeal, making him eligible. The NBA announced the three finalists for the Michael Jordan Trophy: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama. Doncic's team, the Dallas Mavericks, finished with a 53-29 record, the fourth seed in the Western Conference. He was named Western Conference Player of the Month for January and March and led the NBA in scoring. Doncic is expected to be named to one of the league's All-NBA teams.
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