NBA continues to disrespect Mavericks star Luka Doncic for no reason

Bradley Lockett

Minnesota Timberwolves v Dallas Mavericks / Tim Heitman/GettyImages

The Dallas Mavericks recently fell to the number one-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, which happened to be another outing where Luka Doncic just put on an absolute show.

Luka has scored 30 or more points in 10 of his last 11 games, scoring 39 against the Timberwolves marking it the ninth consecutive game in which he hit this mark.

With the Mavericks sitting alone as the fourth seed, the play of Doncic automatically puts him in the MVP conversation. Nonetheless, we know the narratives surrounding Luka and this Mavericks team. It seems he may have to go above and beyond if he wants a true chance at the prestigious award.

NBA continues to disrespect Mavericks star Luka Doncic for no reason

Luka keeps dropping in https://t.co/Loifw6wfkt’s MVP Ladder 🤔

Two weeks ago (1-1) - Dropped 2 to T3
35.5 PPG 6.5 APG 6.0 RPG

Last week (1-1) - Dropped T3 to 4
38.0 PPG 14.5 APG 12.5 RPG

This week (3-1) - Dropped 4 to 5
34.8 PPG 11.5 APG 6.5 RPGhttps://t.co/BsoOQdBfzU
— Mavs Fans For Life (@MavsFansForLife) December 15, 2023

For the third consecutive week at NBA.com, we've seen Luka Doncic drop in MVP rankings for reasons that remain unknown to most fans.

As we know the media votes on the MVP award, and there are some nasty narratives resting on top of Doncic and the Mavericks. These narratives could be one reason the media continues to neglect what Luka is doing.

This Mavericks team has been slapped in the face with injuries over the last month, yet remains a top team in the West. Usually, this strengthens an MVP case, but I guess not for Doncic. The media might not be watching Luka or truly believe some of the other candidates are performing better, but regardless Doncic continues to prove the offseason haters wrong.

As the season continues it'll be interesting who keeps their case strong and who falls out of the race completely. There are zero signs of slowing down for this Mavericks team as they keep getting better, solidifying the roles and wants of this season.

Luka Doncic also doesn't show any signs of slowing down, while putting up big numbers at home or away, and when hurt or healthy he clearly is an MVP candidate and is only making his case stronger.

Stay tuned for more updates on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.

Bradley Lockett

Bradley Lockett is a contributor for The Smoking Cuban, where he has been covering the Dallas Mavericks since October 2023. With a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Marketing from Texas State University, his background in sports runs deep. A former collegiate football player at Western Colorado University and a multi-sport athlete in high school, his firsthand experience on the field fueled his passion for sports media. Bradley brings unique insight to Mavericks coverage, specializing in game analysis and reader engagement, connecting with fans through in-depth breakdowns and compelling storytelling. Outside of writing, he enjoys traveling, socializing with friends, and watching almost every sport imaginable.