Luka Doncic’s shocking number of MVP votes sparks outrage with Lakers fans
Luka Doncic's performance in the MVP voting has sparked outrage among Lakers fans. Despite leading the NBA in scoring and having an impressive season, Doncic did not receive any first-place votes. The voting results revealed that he finished fourth, which has led to significant discussion among fans and analysts alike.
- ▪Luka Doncic averaged 33.5 points per game and guided the Lakers to the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
- ▪He finished fourth in the MVP voting, receiving no first-place votes from the media panel.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the MVP award for the second consecutive year.
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NBA Luka Doncic’s shocking number of MVP votes sparks outrage with Lakers fans By Michael Duarte Published May 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The NBA announced the 2026 MVP on Sunday morning and there was a shocking discovery. No, it wasn’t Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning for the second straight year, it was the fact that fourth-place finisher Luka Doncic failed to receive a single first-place vote. Zero. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar wasn’t expected to win the award, but he did lead the NBA in scoring this season with 33.5 points per game and won the Player of the Month Award twice. According to the league’s official voting breakdown, Nikola Jokic finished in second-place and received 10 first-place votes.
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