Thanks for sending in this week's take, Elijah. Those who know me should know that I agree with this take with 100% of my being, so I will try to lay out my reasons in an unbiased way. Starting with 2024, I think most of the MVP voters for that season would also agree that he should’ve won that year, but for them, hindsight is 20/20. Doncic had a nearly 34-point triple-double that year and led his team to the final, but the team started the playoffs as the fifth seed. For some, this makes the playoff run more impressive, but the voters decide MVP before the playoffs start, and team success is a big part of their process. I’m sure Doncic would’ve won MVP if the voters were able to see his playoff run first. Without it, the team's success wasn’t expected to play out the way it did. As for this season, it seemed like it was between Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but recent MVP polls have put Victor Wembanyama as the top choice. I believe Doncic is putting up more impressive stats than both players and is more integral to his team. He is currently averaging just under 34 points and now has an above-average field goal percentage, a previous critique of his playstyle. Many say his defense is too lackluster, but among all players in the NBA, he leads in points made vs. points let up, showing that his underwhelming defense doesn’t matter as long as his offense is greater. Doncic’s supporting cast is also not nearly as good as either Gilgeous-Alexander or Wembanyama, given that his front court consists of Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes, two centers who have been underperforming during their tenure on the  Los Angeles Lakers. I think it’s more than clear that Doncic deserves MVP. I only hope the voters agree.