Luka Doncic delivered an outstanding regular season, emerging as the league’s top scorer and a central figure in the Los Angeles Lakers’ long-term plans.
With uncertainty around LeBron James’ future, the Slovenian has positioned himself as the franchise cornerstone moving forward.
However, a hamstring injury late in the campaign saw him miss key games and is expected to sideline him for at least the opening matches of the playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
Luka Doncic makes history with scoring feat despite limited games
According to Kalshi Hoops, Doncic became the first player in NBA history to record over 2,100 points in a season while playing fewer than 65 games.
He finished with 2,143 points across 64 appearances, underlining his scoring dominance despite limited availability.
Despite the achievement, Doncic is ineligible for major NBA awards due to not meeting the league’s 65-game minimum requirement.
The milestone highlights how sometimes people overlook the kind of talent the league currently has, and how the Slovenian star is likely to be remembered for years to come.
NBA 65-game rule sparks debate over award eligibility
The 65-game threshold has become a major talking point this season.
Players such as Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards also missed out on eligibility despite logging over 2,000 minutes across the campaign.
The rule prioritises games played rather than total minutes, leading to debate about whether it fairly reflects player contributions.
In contrast, Victor Wembanyama – one of the favourites in the MVP race – remains eligible for awards despite playing fewer minutes, having met the minimum games requirement with 1,866 minutes played.
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