Luka Doncic Opens Up On 2026-2027 Season Aims After Impressive Win Against Toronto Raptors

Luka Doncic made a surprising revelation about his 2026-2027 season aims. He led the Los Angeles Lakers in securing their fifth win. During the post-game conference, Luka was asked if he would rather be the MVP or the Defensive Player of the Year. Luka gave a hilarious response. He also made it clear that the player is more focused on himself and the team as a whole rather than catering to what people think.

Luka Doncic Aims For Both MVP and DPOY

Luka led the Lakers to secure a 6-point lead over the Toronto Raptors. He, alone, added 45 points to the team's total score. After the game, Luka was asked an interesting question. One of the reporters asked him to choose between being the MVP and being the DPOY. The Slovenian player gave a hilarious response. Luka stated, “Both.. sure. You guys vote for that so.” Luka added that he was talking about the media in general. “Well the media,” he added.

Luka's response led the reporter to ask another question. The reporter asked, “The idea that people don't see you as a defensive player. Does that push you a little bit more this season to prove that you can play both sides of the court?” To this, Luka replied, “Look.. people going to talk bad no matter what, so I just try and focus on me and my team.”

Los Angeles Lakers Secure Their Fifth Win

The Lakers started the season with three back-to-back wins. However, the winning streak was put to an end early by the Portland Trailblazzers. Even though they jumped back with their fourth win, playing against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, their sixth game was another loss faced against the Golden State Warriors. Now, with Luka's 45-point score, the team secured a win against the Toronto Raptors with a 6-point lead. Other Lakers players who scored double-digit points were Austin Reeves, Walker Kessler, Colin Sexton and Sandro Mamukelashvili. 

On the side of the Raptors, Scottie Barnes and RJ Barett were the top scorers with 29 and 22 points, respectively. The Raptors will face the Los Angeles Clippers next and the Lakers will face the Miami Heat.