The Dallas Mavericks are in prime position to have home court in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. 16 wins in their first 23 games is enough to have them sitting in third. The Mavs would not be here without Luka Doncic.
The 20-year-old came with the pedigree and professional experience, but nobody expected him to be playing at an MVP-level in his second NBA season. That is unheard of, but supporters should not be shocked. Doncic was the Most Valuable Player in the EuroLeague and Liga ACB in 2018. He is accustomed to being the best player on the top team.