Luka Doncic 'absolutely warrants' MVP consideration, Chris Paul backs Doncic's MVP charge

If Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic snaps up MVP award this season, event will make quite a story. Doncic is reigning Rookie of Year and has set NBA and its record books alight in just his second season in NBA. However, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul believes that it is a matter of 'when', t 'if, for 'Luka Doncic MVP' story to be written. 

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NBA: Chris Paul throws his weight behind Luka Doncic's MVP push

In a post-match interview earlier this month, Chris Paul said that Luka Doncic "absolutely warrants" considerations for MVP award this season. Chris Paul n detailed way Dallas Mavericks star has grown in confidence this season, saying that a lot of people forget fact that he has been a professional basketball player overseas. numbers certainly back Chris Paul's thoughts on 'Luka Doncic MVP' story. After his 38-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist performance in Mavericks' 118-110 win over  Chicago Bulls, Doncic w has nine 30-point triple-doubles in NBA this season. Aside from Luka Doncic, only Lakers star LeBron James has multiple 30-point triple-doubles this season (three). Interestingly, nine times that Doncic has hit milestone is one more than total number of 30-point triple-doubles as rest of NBA combined, including LeBron James. 

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Luka Doncic's season aver nearing triple-double numbers

Luka Doncic's season avers read even better. In 32 games for Dallas Mavericks this season, Doncic is averaging just under a triple-double with 29.7 points, 9.7 points and 8.9 assists per game. Considering fact that he w looks comfortable after returning from injury, re is a distinct possibility he could up those numbers in upcoming game against Denver Nuggets. 

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