NBA: 14 Unpopular and bold predictions for the upcoming 2023-24 season

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Dallas Mavericks
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)

Luka Doncic will win the NBA MVP award

If you haven’t realized it now, I’m big on the Dallas Mavericks heading into the start of the season. I believe that not only is the team going to achieve something special this year but Luka Doncic is going to reach new heights. I predict that Luka is going to have one of the best seasons of his career to date and he’s going to win the NBA MVP award. Leading the Mavs to one of the best records in the Western Conference, Luka is going to get his flowers.

At just 24 years old, Luka is already considered one of the best players in the league. He’s still getting better and hasn’t even hit his prime years left. If he can stay healthy, playing next to Kyrie Irving is going open up so much more for a dynamic player like Luka. I believe we’re going to see a different level of chemistry between Luka and Kyrie this season than we saw at any point last year.

And that’s going to lead to not only the Mavs having a season to remember but also Luka Doncic individually.