Greetings from Los Angeles, where the MVP race is really heating up. JJ Redick served up his support for Luka Dončić’s candidacy on Monday, saying Dončić has earned it by way of being the best player in the first and third portions of the season. “If we continue to finish the season the way we’re playing right now, and he continues to play that way,” said Redick, “to me, he is the MVP.”
There’s no doubt Dončić has been on a tear recently. Since Feb. 28, Dončić is averaging 36.5 points per game on 49.3% shooting, including 39% from three. He’s collected 8.1 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game. His defense, his most glaring weakness, has been better, as have the Lakers. In March, Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 in the NBA in defensive efficiency.
