[Opinion] Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony Back Luka Doncic for Awards Eligibility Despite Missing 65-Game Rule

Jason Kidd shares his honest opinion on Luka Doncic's situation

Nov 19, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Jason Kidd warms up players before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is among the latest to voice his opinion on the NBA’s 65-game rule as it relates to Luka Doncic’s situation. Doncic is ineligible for major postseason awards, as he’s been ruled out for the remainder…

Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony Back Luka Doncic for Awards Eligibility Despite Missing 65-Game Rule

Tracy McGrady, Luka Doncic and Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Imagn Images) Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will come up short in regard to the NBA’s 65-game rule. He went down with a hamstring injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While fans were initially skeptical about Doncic’s injury, reports have now confirmed that he’ll be out indefinitely.  The Slovenian-born superstar has played 64 games this season. The rule states that a playe…

Why Lakers' Luka Doncic Will Be Eligible For Awards Despite Season-Ending Injury

LOS ANGELES — Just as the Los Angeles Lakers were surging in the West and forcing many to rethink their championship credentials, disaster struck. Luka Doncic injured his hamstring in a 139–96 blowout loss to the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. An MRI later revealed a grade 2 strain, effectively ending his regular season, making him ineligible for an All-NBA selection and MVP consideration. Shams Charania reported that the Sloven…