Luka Doncic has been on a tear recently, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the third seed in the Western Conference. It is arguably the best stretch for any player this season, as he has led the Lakers to a winning streak through his landmark performances.
This led to him re-igniting the MVP race, which has been a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led race for the longest time. There have been many contenders who have tried to catch up, including Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. However, it seems that even Brown thinks Doncic is making a strong case.
Brown makes sure to keep up with his fellow MVP candidates' performances
By the end of the season, Gilgeous-Alexander looks to be the favorite to win the award. That will make it a back-to-back win, which is a testament to how good he has been as the leader of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They are the favorite to win the championship, and that is mostly because of SGA.
On the other side, there are still plenty of players who want to compete for the MVP award. Doncic is one and is arguably the best alternative choice. San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is also making a case for himself through his well-rounded skill set.
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Earlier in the season, Brown had a legitimate claim to being one of the league's best MVP candidates. That hype has died down, which is a shame, but Brown makes sure he is keeping up with his peers because he knows he has to follow a golden standard.
"Luka has been going crazy recently. Let's be honest, that boy Luka is something different. His ability to score the ball, his natural instinct to score the ball, is through the roof. Just me, as a fan of the game, I'm always watching my competitors, the game, I'm always trying to learn about my opponents, get better, all of the above," Brown said on his Twitch livestream.
It is difficult to keep up with the players at the top of the totem pole. This is one of the most impressive groups of players in NBA history, and Brown will always keep up with his peers because he wants to stay in tune and learn from every player.
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