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Lakersā Luka Doncic Will be Eligible for Awards After All
TL;DR
Luka Doncic will be eligible for MVP and All-NBA awards despite not meeting the minimum games played threshold. His exemption was granted due to the birth of his daughter, which caused him to miss two games.
Key points
- Luka Doncic is eligible for MVP and All-NBA awards.
- Doncic missed two games due to the birth of his daughter.
- He fell short of the 65-game minimum requirement.
Luka DoncicCade CunninghamLos Angeles LakersDetroit Pistons
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will be eligible for awards like MVP and All-NBA despite not meeting the minimum games played threshold.
Doncic and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons were both granted their extraordinary circumstances challenges, as reported by ESPNās Shams Charania.
Mar 25, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball down court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Doncicās exemption was related to the birth of his daughter in Slovenia in December, which caused him to miss two games and therefore fall a game short of the 65 needed.
Doncic āgratefulā for exemption
In a statement posted to social media, Doncic thanked the āthe NBPA for advocating on my behalf,ā āthe NBA for their fair decisionā and Lakers leadership for their assistance.
āIt was so important to me to be present for the birth of my daughter in December and I appreciate Mark, Jeanie, Rob, JJ, and the entire Lakers organization for fully supporting me and allowing me to travel to be there,ā Doncic wrote.
Q&A
Why was Luka Doncic granted an exemption for awards eligibility?
Luka Doncic was granted an exemption due to the birth of his daughter, which caused him to miss two games and fall short of the 65-game requirement.
What awards can Luka Doncic still be eligible for this season?
Luka Doncic can still be eligible for the MVP and All-NBA awards this season despite not meeting the minimum games played threshold.
Who else received an extraordinary circumstances challenge like Doncic?
Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons also received an extraordinary circumstances challenge similar to Luka Doncic.
