Luka Dončić 2.0: shredded, motivated… and finally an MVP?

This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into Men’s Health Luka — the shock heard 'round the NBA. Is this the season Luka Doncic finally cashes in on all that MVP hype?

This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into Men’s Health Luka — the shock heard 'round the NBA. Is this the season Luka Doncic finally cashes in on all that MVP hype? We break down the jaw-dropping 1.4 expected MVPs stat, why his shredded transformation could change everything and whether the Lakers' roster chaos might hold him back. Plus: RFA contract predictions, why 40-point games don’t always equal big paydays, and the very real possibility that Cam Thomas is better than Tim Duncan (kidding).

(1:20) - Is Luka 2.0 ready for an MVP run?

(15:55) - Can Lakers win enough games for Luka to win MVP?

(19:30) - Lakers' defensive concerns

(23:30) - Can Lakers offense be good enough to support Luka MVP bid?

(27:20) - Can Luka stay healthy enough to win MVP?

(33:05) - Deep dive on the current available RFAs

Los Angeles, CA - April 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of game 5 of a first round NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.  (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
Los Angeles, CA - April 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of game 5 of a first round NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.  (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
(Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

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