11月3日，24直播网报道，著名主持人Rachel Nichols在《体育画报》的《The Story》栏目中，就湖人队明星球员东契奇在本赛季争夺最有价值球员（MVP）的可能性进行了深入探讨。
Rachel Nichols提出疑问：“那么，这对东契奇在本赛季力争MVP的征程有何影响？让我们先从那些可以量化的数据入手。在迎战热火队之前，东契奇的场均得分高居联盟之首，同时他还平均贡献了近两次抢断，并且他的封盖次数也创下了个人职业新高。”
Moreover, his penchant for committing offensive fouls places him second only to Draymond Green. This, combined with his own admission of needing to enhance his defensive prowess last season and his ongoing efforts to do so, has positioned him as a leading contender for the MVP title at the beginning of the season.
Rachel Nichols进一步阐述道：“On a personal note, what truly thrills me is the sight of the same player I've always admired, Luka Doncic, giving his all in the May playoffs, now replicating that intensity during the autumn regular season. Should he sustain this level of excellence throughout the campaign, not only does he stand a strong chance of securing the NBA's most prestigious individual accolade, but the Lakers also find themselves in a favorable position to claim their own championship title.”
在本赛季迄今为止的赛程中，东契奇以每场平均38.3分的高分遥遥领先，独占得分榜鳌头。