Luka Dončić is the MVP favorite but the 8-2 Lakers are the real story

Luka Dončić is considered the NBA MVP favorite while putting up statistics not seen in the league in over 60 years. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have started the season with an NBA-best 8-2 record, their strongest start since the 2019-20 championship-winning season. The article argues the Lakers' remarkable team performance is the bigger story of the early NBA season.