11月3日，24直播网报道，著名主播Rachel Nichols在《体育画报》的《The Story》栏目中，对湖人队明星球员东契奇在本赛季角逐最有价值球员（MVP）的可能性进行了深入探讨。
Rachel Nichols提出疑问：“那么，这一切对于东契奇在本赛季角逐MVP头衔有何影响？让我们先聚焦于那些可衡量的数据。在迎战热火队之前，东契奇的平均得分位居联盟之巅，平均每场比赛还贡献了约两次抢断，同时他的封盖次数也创下了个人职业生涯的新高。”
Moreover, his tendency to commit offensive fouls ranks just behind that of Draymond Green. With these accomplishments, coupled with Luka Doncic's own admission that his defense required enhancement last season and his current diligent efforts to address this issue, he has emerged as the leading contender for the MVP title at the start of the season.
Rachel Nichols进一步阐述道：“On a personal note, what truly thrills me is the same player I've always admired, Luka Doncic, who gave his all in the May playoffs, is now showcasing that same dedication in the fall regular season. Should he maintain this level of excellence throughout the entire campaign, not only does he stand a strong chance of securing the NBA's top individual accolade, but the Lakers also find themselves in a prime position to claim their very own championship trophy.”
在本赛季迄今为止的赛程中，东契奇以每场平均38.3分的惊人数据，遥遥领先于联盟得分排行榜。