Overview

• ESPN surveyed 20 coaches, scouts and executives, with Nikola Jokic receiving 7 MVP votes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 5 and Luka Doncic 4.
• Doncic was the only player to take a 'best player right now' vote from Jokic, who led that category 19-1.
• In the 'best player in 2030' question, Victor Wembanyama drew 16 votes while Doncic received 2.
• Reports detail a summer fitness overhaul and a EuroBasket average of 34.7 points for Slovenia with noticeable gains in speed and mobility.
• Following his February move to the Lakers, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists, and observers note team results and defensive growth will influence any MVP case.