Luka Dončić 2.0: shredded, motivated… and finally an MVP? | The Big Number

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? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv