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Doncic's MVP Hopes Hinge on Grievance
4 Apr
Summary
- Luka Doncic out for regular season due to hamstring injury.
- Injury prevents Doncic from meeting 65-game award eligibility.
- Agent plans grievance citing child birth absence for eligibility.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season due to a hamstring injury sustained recently. This unfortunate injury significantly impacts both Doncic and the Lakers, as it places him below the NBA's 65-game threshold required for award and All-NBA team eligibility.
Prior to this, Doncic was a prominent MVP candidate and a near certainty for a First-Team All-NBA selection. His agent, Bill Duffy, plans to file an extraordinary circumstances grievance with the league to address this eligibility issue.
The basis for the grievance is Doncic's absence for two games in December, which were taken for the birth of his second child in Slovenia. Duffy highlighted Doncic's historic performance, leading the league in scoring and propelling the Lakers to third place in the Western Conference.
Duffy emphasized that Doncic's record-breaking season deserves recognition and that he went to great lengths to be present for his team and the league. The team looks forward to collaborating with the NBAPA and the league office to secure a fair outcome.
