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One of the biggest changes we saw almost immediately upon Luka’s arrival was a new Lakers offense. In the past few seasons, the team relied on LeBron’s ball-handling and Anthony Davis’ paint presence to secure points. With Luka on court and Davis in Dallas, JJ Redick had to make some big changes. With two elite players with incredible court vision and ball-handling, he has some interesting options in front of him. With Luka and LeBron, the Lakers can now play a more deliberate, European-inspired rhythm. The main ideas behind the new Lakers offense are spacing, high-IQ reads, and focus on mismatches. The Lakers’ Title Odds Luka’s arrival in LA has done wonders for the Lakers’ chances to win the next championship. Many sportsbooks have already adjusted the odds to reflect the new roster. On crypto platforms like Cloudbet Casino, Lakers backers have demonstrated avid enthusiasm, trusting that their favorite team can go all the way this year. Luka’s appearance in the preseason, looking more fit than ever, has given them cause to be optimistic. His odds for winning the MVP title have also soared, making him a top-three candidate at the bookies for the NBA’s most prestigious player award. The Lakers’ odds for winning the title will depend on LeBron and the rest of the crew staying healthy. Considering the King’s age, that may be a stretch, but if anything, James has proven many times that his longevity and impact on the game cannot be discarded out of hand. To make things even better, according to team insiders, LeBron and Luka have clicked together right off the bat. With both being able to recognize greatness in each other, it would seem that both Lakers’ present and future are secured. Luka Doncic Chasing the MVP Crown Ever since he came into the league, Luka has been a part of the MVP conversation. His contribution to the Mavericks’ game was immense, but the lack of team success kept him from being a top contender. Hopefully, that can change with the Lakers, provided Rob Pelinka can provide him and LeBron with a decent supporting cast. If that happens and the Lakers finish the regular season high enough, odds for Luka’s MVP title will skyrocket. One other thing Luka has going for him is voters’ fatigue when it comes to Nikola Jokić. The amazing Serbian already has three MVP titles and probably has what it takes to win one or two more. However, the league seems tired of watching the Nuggets struggle in the playoffs, and it remains to be seen whether they will award him his fourth. From the days of Jerry West through Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaq and Kobe, to LeBron, the Lakers seem to always have superstars leading the team. Now it is Luka’s time to demonstrate that he has what it takes to lead one of the greatest sports franchises. With seven NBA seasons under his belt, Luka seems ready to take both his game and his team to the next level.
