"Did Her Job Securing the Sensational Soundbite": Lakers Fans Flame Rachel Nichols for Dismissing Luka Doncic's MVP Case with Major Shade

"Did her job securing the sensational soundbite": Lakers fans flame Rachel Nichols for dismissing Luka Doncic's MVP case with major shade

Luka Doncic of the LA Lakers is one of the frontrunners to win the MVP this season. Doncic has helped the Lakers climb the West standings and possibly finish in the top three.

Rachel Nichols Makes Unexpected MVP Voting Decision on Luka Doncic

Rachel Nichols and Luka Doncic (Photo by Imagn Images) The 2025-2026 NBA season’s MVP race has been one of the most scrutinized ever. Four names are often mentioned as worthy of taking home the prestigious hardware: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic.  Of the four names, it’s Luka Doncic who often gets overlooked despite his stellar play this season. While getting his 16th technical foul may have played a b…